Gulf

IMD updates about withdrawal of southwest monsoon from India

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced the withdrawal of southwest monsoon from the country. The rainy season ended…

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Big Setback to Expats: Gulf country announce nationalization in more sectors

Riyadh: Giving expats a setback, the Saudi Arabian government has decided to extend the nationalization of jobs in more sectors.…

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Expat driver wins 50 million UAE dirham at Mahzooz draw

Dubai: Junaid Rana, a Pakistani expat working as a driver in Dubai has won 50 million UAE dirhams in the…

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Dubai based air carriers suspends flights to this destination

Dubai: Dubai based air carrier, Emirates Airline and Flydubai have cancelled flights to and from Khartoum in Sudan. The decision…

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Gulf country to extend residency, visiting visas

Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia announced that it will extend residency and visiting visas for people…

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An emirate in the UAE bans heavy vehicles from main, internal roads during peak hours

Ras Al Khaimah:  Ras Al Khaimah Police announced that heavy vehicles will be banned from entering main and internal roads…

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Expo 2020 Dubai: Dubai based firm announces 2-day paid leave for employees

Dubai: A leading job site based in the GCC, Bayt.com has announced two-days paid leave for employees to watch Expo…

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Airline announces new service from Oman

Muscat: Air France has started its first direct flight between Muscat and Paris. The air carrier will operate three flights…

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Mahzooz draw: Expat wins 50 million UAE dirham

Dubai: An Asian expat has won 50 million UAE dirham at the Mahzooz Draw. Six others have won 333,333 UAE…

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A firm in Dubai offer paid leave to employees to visit Expo 2020 Dubai

Dubai: Danube Group based in Dubai has announced paid leaves for employees to visit the Expo 2020 Dubai. Anis Sajan,…

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Australia gives the green signal to accommodate more travellers aboard

Abu Dhabi: Australian government has allowed increased seating capacity in flights from Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi based air carrier, Etihad…

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Saudi Arabia aims for net zero emissions by 2020.

  Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has promised to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, according to Crown Prince…

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A dangerously narrow window: Prince Charles comments on climate change actions.

Britain’s Prince Charles said that there is a ‘dangerously narrow window’ to speed up climate change action for the countries,…

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Emirates Draw announces this week’s winners

Dubai: Emirates Draw announced the winning number of the latest weekly draw. The winning number this week is 5041084. 7…

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Gulf economy hopes to pick up speed amid the risk of fall in oil prices next year.

  According to a recent poll of analysts conducted by Reuters, the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council’s economies would grow faster…

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Gulf country mandates private health insurance for expatriates

Doha: Qatar government has instructed that all employers in Qatar will be required to provide health insurance coverage for expatriate…

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Oman Customs foils smuggling bid

Muscat: The Oman Customs at “Al Buraimi Port has foiled a smuggling bid and recovered 17,000 bottles. The liquor were…

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Emirates Airlines announces new flight suspension

Dubai: Emirates Airlines has suspended flights to and from Khartoum (EK 733/734) for two days from today. The airline urged…

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Air carriers based in UAE, Middle East to hire 196,000 cabin crew, pilots and technicians

Dubai: US based aircraft manufacturer, Boeing has predicted that air carriers from the UAE and the Middle East will hire…

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Abu Dhabi announces 50% discount for PCR tests for T20 World Cup ticket holders

Abu Dhabi: People with tickets of the upcoming T20 World Cup ticket will get PRC tests at 50% discounts in…

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Saudi border patrols arrest 150 drug smugglers, seizes huge quantity of drugs

Riyadh: The Saudi border patrols foiled major drug smuggling attempts and arrested 150 drug smugglers in Jazan, Najran, and Asir…

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11 foreigners arrested for trying to enter Oman illegally

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested 11 foreigners for trying to enter Oman illegally. The police also recovered…

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This UAE city to host FIFA Club World Cup next year

Abu Dhabi: The FIFA Club World Cup will be held next year in Abu Dhabi. This was announced by the…

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Dubai Duty Free Draw: Two-year-old Indian boy wins 1 million US dollar

Dubai: Two-year-old Indian boy Kshan Yogesh Gola has won $ 1 million at the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Series…

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Prophet Muhammad birthday: ITC announces updated timings of bus and ferry services in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi has announced that public parking will be free on October…

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Britain’s foreign minister visits Qatar and Saudi Arabia

This week, British Foreign Minister Liz Truss will visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar in an effort to strengthen diplomatic ties…

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Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai announces revised timings

Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has announced free parking in Dubai on October 21, on the occasion of…

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Qatar Cabinet reshuffled by Amir

Doha: Qatar Amir has reshuffled the cabinet in the country. His Highness Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued…

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Prophet Muhammad birthday: Sharjah announces free public parking

Sharjah: Sharjah Municipality announced free public parking on Thursday, October 21, on the occasion of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad…

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Integrated Transportation Center in Abu Dhabi announces important decision

Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transportation Center (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi has said…

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Opening date and ticket rates of Ain Dubai announced

Dubai: The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel. Ain Dubai will be opened to public from October 21. The observation…

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Company allows 3-day paid leave for employees to visit Expo 2020 Dubai

Dubai: Hotpack Global, a Dubai based company has announced 3-day paid leave for its employees to watch the Expo 2020…

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Four foreign boats seized in Oman

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has seized four foreign boats from North Al Batinah. The police also arrested 29…

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Firefighters brought massive fire in Jebel Ali under control

Dubai: Civil Defence teams in Dubai has extinguished a massive fire that broke out at an oil waste disposal unit…

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Massive fire breaks out at major oil refinery

Kuwait City: A massive fire broke out at key Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery in Kuwait today. Several workers suffered minor…

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