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UAE: Indian graphic designer falls to death in Sharjah
In a tragic incident, a 40-year-old Indian graphic designer recently died after falling from a building in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The deceased has been identified as K J Jose, a…
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Video: 2 Indian groups win Rs 8 cr each in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: Two groups of Indian expatriates won an astounding one million dollars (Rs 8,48,57,227) each in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw. On Wednesday, December 11, DDF conducted the Millennium Millionaire…
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Domestic worker visa services simplified via ‘Dubai Now’ app
All domestic worker visa services in Dubai can now be accessed through the ‘Domestic Worker Package’ on the ‘Dubai Now’ app, according to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities on Wednesday, December…
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Video: Indian, Bangladeshi expats win Rs 68 lakh in Big Ticket draw
Three Indian expats and a Bangladeshi expat walked away with grand prizes of total value worth Dirham 295,000 (Rs 68,13,411) in the latest Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw. The winner of the…
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Sharjah allows conditional release of prisoners
The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has announced a new law allowing the conditional release of prisoners who have served part of their sentence. It aims to strike a balance between rehabilitation and…
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UAE condemns Israel for seizing buffer zone with Syria
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned Israel’s seizure of the demilitarised buffer zone in the Golan Heights and other neighbouring leading positions. The seizure violates international law, particularly…
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UAE to impose 15 pc corporate tax from January
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to introduce a minimum top-up tax (DMTT) of 15 percent on large multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in the country. This will be implemented on or…
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Travel advisory: Emirates reveals busiest days to travel this festive season
As the festive season approaching, Emirates Airline has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying in December, urging them to plan ahead due to a significant rise in the number of travellers…
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UAE: Indian expat falls to death from Jebel Jais mountain
In an unfortunate incident, a 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate recently died after falling from the Jebel Jais mountain in Ras Al Khaimah. The deceased has been identified as Sayant…
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Video: Indian flyer from Dubai held for smuggling gold in undergarments
Customs officials in Delhi arrested an Indian passenger coming from the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for allegedly smuggling gold concealed in his undergarments. The accused was intercepted by the officials after his arrival at the Indira…
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UAE: Indian expat turns crorepati overnight, wins Rs 57 cr in Big Ticket draw
While dozens of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a staggering Dirham 25 million (Rs…
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Dubai Ruler calls out 3 officials over blocking public access
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE’s Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has called out three government officials for failing to fulfill their public duties and violating the country’s open-door…
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UAE President thanks expats in handwritten note
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a handwritten note to the country’s citizens and expat residents on the occasion of the 53rd National Day,…
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Saudi King, Crown Prince congratulate UAE on 53rd National Day
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his country’s 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al…
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Eid Al Etihad: Dubai Ruler awards space medals to UAE astronauts
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday, December 2, awarded five Emirati astronauts with the space medal on the occasion…
