Gulf

UAE Central Bank hikes base rate

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to raise the Base Rate. The Base Rate applicable to…

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‘Liquids in planes’ will be exempted from rules starting in 2024; Report

On December 15, the UK government stated that airport carry-on liquid restrictions would be greatly loosened as of June 24.…

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‘Building trade through language of impact’: Saudi Arabia brings Chinese into schools!

According to a contract inked by the two countries, the Saudi Ministry will shortly begin include Chinese language and literature…

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First lunar rover from UAE and a Japanese robot launched on a SpaceX rocket by a Tokyo space company

On Sunday, a Tokyo-based company launched two spacecraft: the first lunar rover from the United Arab Emirates and a Japanese…

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Saudi Arabia lifts Covid vaccine requirements, age requirement for Umrah pilgrims from this country

Riyadh: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has lifted the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for Umrah pilgrims from Turkey.…

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Revised timings for Dubai Metro announced

Dubai: The  Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has  announced revised Metro timings during the FIFA World Cup.  The…

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Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil storm the police headquarters

In a flash of post-election violence on the day the president’s electoral defeat was announced, Far-right supporters of defeated Jair…

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Gulf country announces national day holidays

Manama: Bahrain has announced holidays for National Day and the 23rd Anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al…

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Saudi Arabia sets age requirement for umrah pilgrims

Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia introduced age requirement for umrah pilgrims. The minimum age is…

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Mahzooz Draw: 19 participants share Dh1,000,000

Dubai: 19 lucky participants shared the second prize of 1 million UAE dirhams of the Mahzooz weekly draw. They matched…

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Belgium to impose tax on short-haul and private aircraft

In an effort to lessen noise and air pollution, Belgium will impose additional tariffs on older, noisier aircraft as well…

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Snake found in Air India Express flight from Calicut after landing in Dubai; Probe initiated

  New Delhi: A snake was found in the cargo hold of an Air India Express plane after it landed…

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UAE announces official holidays for 2023

Dubai: The UAE Cabinet has approved the official holidays for 2023 for public and private sectors. The UAE government releases…

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Sheikh Zayed Festival announces 15 brand new cars and other prices

Abu Dhabi: The higher organising committee of the ongoing Sheikh Zayed Festival has announced a raffle draw  for visitors. The…

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UAE releases fines for parking or stopping-related offences

Dubai: Authorities in the UAE has released fines for parking or stopping-related offences. The authorities in the country have regulated…

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New family law for non-Muslim expatriates announced in UAE

Dubai: UAE has announced new family law for non-Muslim expatriates in the country. The new family law will come into…

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More than 8,000 Indians are being held in ‘foreign jails’: MEA Report

Over 8,000 Indians are now imprisoned in foreign jails, with 4,389 of them being held in Gulf nations, according to…

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Well known US Sports reporter collapses to death at Qatar FIFA World Cup

  Doha: One of America’s leading soccer reporters, who made headlines when he was detained at the Qatar World Cup…

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Air India announces discounted flight tickets from UAE

Dubai: The flag carrier of India, Air India introduced special offers for passengers. Air India has announced a discount on…

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Dubai Metro announces revised timings

Dubai: The  Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has  announced revised Metro timings during the FIFA World Cup. The…

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US basketball player freed for Russian arms dealer; Settlement mediated by UAE president & Saudi crown prince

RIYADH: Two captives held by the US and Russia have been freed thanks to mediation efforts led by the presidents…

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Gulf country introduces special packages for tourists

Manama: The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has introduced special travel packages for tourists from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).…

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Gulf country releases list of official holidays in 2023

Muscat: Oman has released list of holidays in 2023. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued the  Royal Decree No…

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Dubai Duty Free Raffle Draw: Keralite wins $1 million

Dubai: An Indian expat named Jaya Krishnan has won $1 million in Dubai Duty Free’s Millennium Millionaire Series 407 draw.…

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar launches vehicle registration platform

Doha: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in Qatar has introduced a vehicle registration platform for GCC citizens and residents coming…

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UAE announces new target launch date for Moon Mission

Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced new target launch date for UAE’s Moon Mission.  The Rashid…

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Dates of Dubai Shopping Festival announced

Dubai: Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), has announced the  dates of 28th edition of The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF).…

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Massive fire erupts in Sharjah warehouse

Sharjah: A massive fire broke out in a spare parts warehouse in Industrial Area 6 in Sharjah, UAE. The fire…

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Pakistani passport ranks fourth lowest in the world; Check out the world’s most ‘powerful passport’!

Pakistan was placed 94th in terms of passport strength, along with Somalia, while the UAE topped the list of the…

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Citizens of Gulf Arab countries no longer need ‘entry documents’; Details here…

In light of a reconciliation in the area following a blockade put on Doha between 2017 and 2021, the Qatari…

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Journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder: US court junks lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

  Washington: A US federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, in the…

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Global Village in Dubai announces date for Christmas tree lighting

Dubai: Global Village in Dubai announced the date for Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The ceremony will be held at 7pm…

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar announces new entry rules, cancels Hayya card rules

Doha: Qatar has announced new entry rules. The Ministry of Interior in Qatar has announced that citizens and residents of…

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Emirates Airlines resumes world’s longest non-stop commercial flight service

Dubai: national air carrier of Dubai, Emirates Airlines has resumed one of world’s longest non-stop commercial flight services. The air…

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Gulf country bans metal flasks in all schools

Kuwait City: Ministry of Education in Kuwait has banned metal flasks in all schools. The ministry took this decision as…

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