Lady Luck smiled on an Indian national as he won USD1 million (AED 3.67 million) in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. The person struck gold as he retired to Kerala after spending 37 years in United Arab Emirates.
Category: UAE
149 Indian prisoners languishing in Sharjah jails to be freed
In a humanitarian gesture, about 149 Indian prisoners jailed for minor and financial offences in Sharjah will be freed following the amnesty declared in Thiruvananthpuram by the Emirate’s visiting ruler Sultan Bin Mohammed Al- Quasimi.
Indian man booked for molesting Filipina cleaner in Dubai
An Indian man is facing trial in Dubai for allegedly sexually harassing a cleaner at his flat. He had sought her services from a cleaning company.
World’s first flying taxi takes off in Dubai
Dubai created aviation history as it tested the world’s first flying taxi which will revolutionise modern means of transportation. The maiden concept flight of the Autonomous Air Taxi (AAT) was conducted at a location near the Jumeriah Beach Park.
Indian domestic worker recounts ‘hellish experience’ in Saudi Arabia
Indian women domestic workers have to undergo ‘hellish experiences’ in Gulf countries.
Delhi High Court asks Indian govt to assist two women get compensation in Saudi Arabia
The Delhi High Court has asked the Indian government to help two women in ascertaining and obtaining appropriate monetary relief in Saudi Arabia where they lost their family members in separate accidents.
Dubai to boast of largest solar park in the world
Dubai will soon boast of having the largest solar park in the world, as Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has got a new 700-megawatt solar extension. The contract to build the extension was awarded recently.
India scraps financial guarantee scheme for domestic maids working in Oman
The decision of India’s scrapping the financial guarantee scheme for migrant domestic workers in Oman has come as a bolt from the blue as now it will be harder for maids who are abused or unpaid to get home.
Indian expatriate ‘Smart Labour’ app helping Dubai workforce
A new app developed by an Indian expatriate is making waves in Dubai as it is helping the workers to get acquainted with technology, get themselves familiarised with the country, remain happy and advance their careers.
Abu Dhabi, Dubai included among world’s least stressful cities
The cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been found to be among the least stressful cities in the world. Singapore has also scored well in the list.
