Gulf

UAE announces new visa scheme

Dubai: The UAE government has announced a new residency visa for retirees. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…

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Insufficient fund can cause hike in fuel prices, says UAE

Suhail al-Mazrouei, the Energy Minister of the United Arab Emirates, said on Monday that insufficient investments in the oil and…

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Kuwaiti government resigns, possibly to resolve a political standoff

The government of Kuwait resigned from its position on Monday, a move that could help resolve a standoff with opposition…

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US attempts to charm tourists back in to the country as restrictions are relaxed

The Biden administration announced on Monday that it will award $314 million in grants to 34 states and the District…

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Massive fire broke out in an oil factory in UAE extinguished

Ras Al Khaimah: The Civil Defence team in Ras Al Khaimah extinguished a massive fire that broke out in an…

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Low-intensity earthquake hits UAE

Dubai: A low-intensity earthquake struck Falaj Al Mualla area in the UAE on Tuesday morning. The National Centre of Meteorology…

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Saudi forces destroy explosives-laden drones targeting Khamis Mushait

Riyadh: Saudi Arabian forces intercepted and destroyed an explosives-laden drone launched by Yemen’s Iran-supported Houthi rebels targeting Khamis Mushait. The…

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Expo 2020 Dubai: More than 3 million visits recorded in last month

Dubai: The organizers of Expo 2020 Dubai revealed that a total of 2,942,388 people visited the mega event in October.…

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Airlines prepare for boom in international flights as US relaxes Covid curbs

When the United States reopens to fully vaccinated visitors on Monday, U S airline companies anticipate a surge in international…

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Oil prices rise after hike in Aramco crude oil selling price

On Monday, oil prices rose after Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company, Aramco, raised its official selling price for its crude,…

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Abu Dhabi allows non-Muslim civil marriages as a family laws revision.

According to a new decree issued on Sunday by Abu Dhabi’s ruler, non-Muslims will be allowed to marry, divorce and…

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Oman announces public holiday for 51st National day

Muscat: November 18 and 19 will be a holiday for all employees working in the government sector and private sector…

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Emirates Draw announces this week’s winning numbers

Dubai: The largest raffle draw in the UAE Emirates Draw has announced this week’s winning number. The winning number is…

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Date of Sheikh Zayed Festival announced

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi will host Sheikh Zayed Festival from 18 November to 1 April, 2022 in Al Wathba. The…

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Mahzooz Draw: 16 people share 1 million dirham

Dubai: The winning numbers of 50th weekly Mahzooz draw announced. The winning numbers are 4, 26, 36, 37, 38. One…

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Dubai plans to boost tourist visits to 25 million in 2025

Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced on Twitter on Saturday that the economy and…

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UAE President issues new royal decree

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE  has issued a federal decree…

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Dubai based company grants three-day paid leave for staff to visit Expo 2020 Dubai

Dubai: Dubai based retail group ‘Union Coop’ granted three-day paid leave for all its employees to visit the Expo 2020…

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Twelve arrested for fleeing emergency landing of plane in Mallorca

After a group of passengers jumped from a plane onto the runway at Palma de Mallorca airport on Friday night,…

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Expo 2020 Dubai launches weekly pass

Dubai: The organizers of Expo 2020 Dubai launched November weekday pass at 45 UAE dirham. The pass is available from…

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Gulf country resumes issuance of all categories of expat visas

Kuwait City: Public Authority for Manpower in Kuwait announced the resumption of issuance of all types of visas to foreigners,…

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Vietnam’s Vietjet strikes plane deal with Airbus

Vietjet Aviation JSC, a Vietnamese budget airline, announced on Friday that it had reached an agreement with the Airbus SE…

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Abu Dhabi issues updated ‘Green List’ of countries

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has released the updated ‘Green List…

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Britain seeks gas deal with Qatar for long term.

As a result of a natural gas shortage in Europe, which has resulted in skyrocketing wholesale prices, the British government…

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Dubai establishes judicial department to deal with securities disputes

Dubai Courts announced the formation of a financial markets law enforcement committee and the creation of two new courts within…

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Foreign direct investment in this gulf country touches all-time high

Muscat: The data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) in Oman has revealed that the foreign…

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Massive fire breaks out at a perfume factory in Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain: A massive fire broke out at a perfume factory situated in the Umm Al Thaoub industrial area…

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Kuwaiti royal passes away

Kuwait City: The Amiri Diwan in Kuwait mourned Sheikh Saud Abdullah Saud Al-Malik Al-Sabah. He died at the age of…

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Saudi Arabia receives first arms deal under Biden.

According to the Pentagon, the US State Department approved its first major arms sale to Saudi Arabia under US President…

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Saudi Arabia raises price of Arab Light crude oil for December in Asia.

Aramco, the state oil producer of Saudi Arabia raised its official selling price of Arab Light crude oil, which is…

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Abu Dhabi introduces projects for country’s climate inititiative.

The Department of Energy in Abu Dhabi announced nine new projects that will contribute to the United Arab Emirates’ Net…

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Royal Arabian Saudi Air Defence intercepts and destroys drone targeting Jazan

Riyadh: The Royal Arabian Saudi Air Defence Forces on Friday intercepted and destroyed an explosives-laden drone targeting Jazan. The drone…

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Mahzooz Draw: 26 winners share Dh1 million prize

Dubai: A total of 26 people will share 1 million UAE dirham in the Mahzooz Grand Draw. The winning numbers…

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Gulf country increases the renewal fees of work permits of expats

Kuwait: Kuwait government cancelled the decision to stop renewing the work permits of expats aged 60 and above with low-educational…

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Expo 2020 Dubai: Dubai based company offers free tickets to all employees

Dubai: Danube Group, a Dubai based firm has announced free tickets of Expo 2020 Dubai to all its employees. The…

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