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UAE slashes PCR testing price

Dubai: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority in UAE has slashed the cost of RT-PCR test. The cost…

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Gulf country extends expat exit scheme

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour in Oman has extended the special programme for expatriates residing in the country even after…

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Fuel prices for the month of September announced

Dubai: The fuel price committee in UAE announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of September 2021. The price…

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30 soldiers killed, 60 injured in drone attack

Riyadh: At least 30 soldiers were killed and 60 injured in a drone attack at Al-Anad airbase in Lahj in…

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Emirates Airlines extends suspension of flights to this country

Dubai: National air carrier of Dubai, Emirates Airlines extended the suspension of flights to and from Nigeria till September 5.…

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Gulf country to open its land border with UAE from September 1

Muscat: Oman will reopen its land borders with the UAE  on September 1. Dr. Saif Al-Abri, Director-General of Disease Control,…

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UAE Golden Visa: Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship issues new update

Dubai: The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) in UAE announced that all residents who are eligible for the…

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Fully vaccinated passengers with tourist visas can now enter UAE

Abu Dhabi: Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority in UAE…

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Saudi Air Defences intercepts Houthi drone

Riyadh: The Royal Saudi Air Defence Forces has intercepted and destroyed an explosives-laden drone launched by Houthi militants in Yemen…

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Gulf country to resume flights services from 6 banned countries including India

Kuwait City: Kuwait will soon resume flights services from 6 banned countries- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Bangladesh and Nepal.…

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Gulf country to reopen its land borders

Muscat: Oman has decided to reopen its land borders from September 1. The decision was announced by the Supreme Committee…

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Air Arabia issues new advisory for passengers from India

Sharjah: Budget air carrier based in Sharjah rolled back the update that all passengers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri…

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An emirate in UAE eases Covid-19 restrictions

Sharjah: The Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah has announced more relaxations in the restrictions imposed in the…

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‘Big relief to expats: Gulf country to extends visas issued since January 2021

Muscat: Oman has decided to extend the validity of all visas issued in 2021. The Supreme Committee in Oman has…

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This UAE emirate to allow 100% capacity at workplaces from September 5

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi have announced that all government entities and companies can return to 100% capacity at…

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Flight Suspension: Emirates Airlines announces new decision

Dubai: The national air carrier of Dubai, Emirates Airlines announced the extension of suspension of flights to and from Nigeria.…

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New guidelines for higher education institutions announced in UAE

Abu Dhabi: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority in UAE has announced new guidelines for higher educational institutions.…

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Mahzooz draw: 3 Expats including an Indian wins 1 million dirham

Dubai: Three expats including a Jordanian, a Filipino and an Indian has won has won 1 million dirhams as second…

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Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi announces new guidelines

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) announced the PCR testing requirements for students ahead of…

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Bell Bottom get clearance for release in UAE

Mumbai: Bollywood spy thriller, Bell Bottom starring Akshay Kumar has got clearance for release in the UAE. Earlier, three gulf…

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Emirates Airlines announces special offer

Dubai: Emirates Airlines has launched new discounted ticket prices to Seychelles. The offer is limited to UAE nationals and residents.…

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Sharjah authority issues new advisory for schools

Sharjah: The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) issued new guidelines for schools in the emirate. As per the new guidelines,…

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Air India Express issues new guidelines for passengers

Mumbai: Air India Express, India’s budget air carrier, has said that all passengers going to Oman must carry Covid-19 vaccine…

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India is dubbed as the ‘most tolerant nation in the world’ by esteemed Saudi Arabian columnist

Those who claim that India is becoming intolerant should read this. A liberal columnist and thinker from Saudi Arabia, Khalaf…

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World’s largest and tallest observation wheel ‘Ain Dubai’ to open on October 21

Dubai: The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel, ‘Ain Dubai’ will open to public on October 21. Ain Dubai will…

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Gulf country to permit entry of fully vaccinated Indian expats

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has lifted the entry ban imposed on Indian expats. All fully vaccinated Indian nationals can enter Saudi…

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Saudi Air Defences destroy explosives laden drone

Riyadh: Royal Saudi Air Defence Forces intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen targeting Khamis…

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Gulf country suspends passenger sea transport

Kuwait City: Kuwait has suspended passenger transport by sea. The Kuwait Ports Authority announced this decision on Tuesday citing Covid-19…

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Etihad Airways announces new rule

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways announced that all passengers travelling to Abu Dhabi on or before August 27 must register on…

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Three gulf countries ban Bollywood film ‘Bell Bottom’ starring Akshay Kumar

Mumbai: Three gulf countries have banned Bollywood spy thriller, ‘Bell Bottom’. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar have banned the film…

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Private schools in Dubai to end all distance learning on October 3

Dubai: All private schools in Dubai will end all distance learning on October 3. The students must return to classrooms…

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India-UAE flights: Etihad Airways issues important advisory for Indian passengers

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways announced that the authorities in UAE have temporarily suspended issuing visa-on-arrival for Indian nationals with a…

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‘Happy news to expats’: Gulf country lifts entry ban for passengers from India

Muscat: Oman has lifted the entry ban imposed on passengers from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Fully vaccinated passengers from these…

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Arab coalition destroyed explosive-laden drone targeting Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: The Arab coalition forces led by Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Houthi rebels…

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Residence visa validity for stranded expats extended in Dubai

Dubai: The General Directorate of Residence and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has extended the expiry date of residence visas…

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