Gulf

India-UAE flights: Emirates Airline issues fresh advisory for passengers

Dubai: Emirates Airline announced that only Dubai visa holders with an entry approval from the General Directorate of Residency and…

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Saudi air defences intercept explosives laden drone

Riyadh: Saudi Arabian air defences intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen targeting Khamis Mushait…

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Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi simplifies police clearance certificate process

Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has simplified the process to get the police clearance certificate (PCC). ‘Embassy…

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Saudi Arabia announces free visit visa extension

Riyadh: The validity of visit visas of people from countries facing travel ban will be extended until September 30 in…

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Automatic visa renewal: Expired residency visas of some expats extended automatically

Dubai: Khaleej Times has learnt that some expats in Dubai whose residency visas expired while they were abroad amid Covid-19…

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Hijri New Year: Free parking, bus, ferry timings announced in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi has announced free…

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India-UAE flights: Air India Express issues new guidelines for passengers

Mumbai: Air India Express issued fresh guidelines for passengers travelling from India to UAE. The budget air carrier urged all…

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First Indian-Saudi naval exercise begins

Indian warships are currently participating in the first naval exercise with Saudi Arabia, reflecting the growing defense ties between the…

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Emirates get on top of the world with its latest Viral Ad

Emirates, a UAE-based airline, recently released an ad that was shot on top of the world’s tallest building, and it…

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India-Dubai Flights: Covid vaccination certificate not required for residents to return

Dubai: Emirates Airline announced that Covid-19 vaccination certificate is not needed for passengers coming to Dubai from India, Pakistan, Sri…

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Hijri New Year: Roads and Transport Authority announces free parking, Metro, bus timings in Dubai

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced free parking on August 12 to mark Hijri New…

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Dubai-India flights: Unvaccinated children under 18 exempted from PCR test, vaccination

Dubai: Emirates Airline announced that children under the age of 18, travelling to Dubai from India are exempted from vaccination…

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Expo 2020 Dubai: Emirates Airline offers complimentary day passes to passengers

Dubai: Emirates Airline announced that all passengers flying with the carrier to Dubai between October 1, 2021 and March 31,…

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Covid vaccination for kids: Ministry of Health in UAE issues clarification

Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in UAE has clarified that vaccination for the age group of 3-15…

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India-UAE flights: Etihad Airways issues new guidelines for passengers

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways issued new guidelines for passengers coming to Abu Dhabi from India. The national air carrier of…

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Indian expat receives Dh 1255 bill for cancelled landline and internet connection in UAE

Sharjah: An Indian expat received a bill of Dh 1255 for his cancelled landline and internet connections in UAE. The…

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Full list of centers that offer Pfizer shots and boosters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Dubai: The health authorities in UAE had earlier announced that it will provide a booster shot against Covid-19 to Sinopharm…

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Saudi Arabian air defence destroys two booby-trapped drones

Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian air defence intercepted and destroyed two booby-trapped drones launched by the Houthi militants in Yemen. The…

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Expo 2020 Dubai: Know the eligibility criteria for free tickets

Dubai: The biggest international event, the Expo 2020 Dubai will be held from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.…

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Saudi Arabia announces first day of Muharram

Riyadh: The moon-sighting committee in Saudi Arabia announced that the first day of Muharram 1443 AH will be on Tuesday,…

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Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed appointed as deputy ruler of Sharjah

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah appointed Sheikh Sultan…

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Flydubai restarts its journey to 9 Indian cities including Mumbai, Kochi

Dubai: The budget airline flydubai said residents of nine Indian cities can now fly back to Dubai. Residents of the…

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Have GDRFA approval, negative Covid test results, then you can travel

Dubai: Holders of Dubai residence visas are allowed to travel from India to Dubai if they get approval from the…

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See the breathtaking behind the scenes of the ‘top of the world’ ad shoot at Burj Khalifa: Video

Dubai: Emirates Airline has released the behind the scenes of its latest advertisement shot at Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower…

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Department of Health in Abu Dhabi warns PCR test providers against flouting fixed price

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health in Abu Dhabi has asked the Covid-19 test providers in the emirate to follow…

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Oman announces private and public sector holiday for Hijri New Year

Muscat: The Awqaf and Religious Affairs Ministry in Oman has announced the Hijri New Year holiday for public sector and…

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UAE eases coronavirus rules

Dubai: UAE has announced more relaxations in the Covid-19 restrictions imposed in the country. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster…

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RTA refuses the issuing of vehicle number plates with owners’ name

Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has denied issuing vehicle number plates that bear owners’ names. RTA told…

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Know how to apply for humanitarian exemption for re-entry in UAE

Abu Dhabi: Expats stranded in the ‘red list’ countries – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria and Uganda- can return…

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UAE announces more relaxations in Covid-19 restrictions

Abu Dhabi: The authorities in UAE announce more relaxations in Covid-19 restrictions imposed in the country. The National Emergency Crisis…

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New flight service From Abu Dhabi announced

Abu Dhabi: The national air carrier of Iraq, Iraqi Airways announced new flight service from Abu Dhabi to Baghdad. Iraqi…

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Covishield vaccine not valid for return to UAE

Dubai: Air carriers in the UAE announced that all UAE residents who are returning from six countries including India, Pakistan,…

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Umrah: Saudi Arabia to allow vaccinated foreign pilgrims

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will soon reopen its borders to fully vaccinated foreign pilgrims to perform Umrah. From August 9, the…

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Travel guidelines for vaccinated expats in quarantine countries eased

Dubai: Agents have told Khaleej Times that UAE citizens who are currently on quarantine for 14 days in a third…

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Gulf country includes more countries including India in ‘red list’

Manama: The Civil Aviation Affairs in Bahrain has updated the ‘Red List’ countries. The authority updated the list in line…

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