Gulf
- Aug- 2021 -15 August
A look at ‘PM Modi’s Independence Day outfit’, from turban to jacket to white kurta
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dress grabbed attention when he addressed the nation in 2021 on the occasion of…
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Emirates Airline announces new extension of flight suspension
Dubai: Emirates Airline announced the extension of suspension of flights to and from Nigeria. Flights to and from the African…
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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…
Read More » - 10 August
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…
Read More » - 9 August
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…
Read More » - 8 August
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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