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UAE’s National Day celebrated around the world

National Day celebrations kicked off across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday with various celebrations and events across the states.

Visa-on-arrival for Emiratis after first visit to India

New scheme whereby UAE nationals, who have visited India once, will be eligible for the visa-on-arrival scheme from their next visit...

UAE honours Indian expat who built mosque for workers, with Pioneers Award

Indian businessman from Kerala who built a mosque for workers conferred the UAE Pioneers Award for his humanitarians values and compassion

Ever dreamt of buying the Burj Al Arab? Now you can with Monopoly Dubai!

Dubai's Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is the most expensive property on the Monopoly Dubai board.

India’s new Ambassador to the UAE takes charge

Pavan Kapoor was appointed by India's Ministry of External Affairs as the country’s new Ambassador to the UAE on August 28.

Indian company to create 1000 jobs in UAE, Saudi Arabia with big investment

The online fresh fish and meat store said it plans to invest Dh 50 million in the region over the next two years.

India in talks with Singapore, UAE to expand UPI system

Planning a leap forward for India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the fund transfer system could soon be used in the United Arab...

SpiceJet to open its first international hub in the UAE

SpiceJet has also announced plans to launch an airline, which will be based out of the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

Indian nurses in the UAE may lose jobs due to new qualification requirement

The rule has already affected over 200 nurses holding diploma certificates, who have lost their jobs with several others having been...

4-km Walk for Peace in Dubai to mark 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Consul General of India in Dubai, Vipul has announced a series of activities which will celebrate the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi as a champion...

NRIs in UAE gearing up for 2nd India Real Estate Show

The second edition of the India Real Estate Show (IRES) will be held on October 18 and 19, 2019, at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai.

UAE confers First Class Order of Zayed II on outgoing Indian envoy Navdeep Singh Suri

The honour was given to him in recognition of his contribution to strengthening of relations between India and the UAE.

Indian businesswoman Alisha Moopen receives UAE’s Gold Card visa

Alisha Moopen has been given a 10-year visa under the UAE's ‘Gold Card’ scheme which grants long term residency to leading...

Indian workers in UAE to get overdue salary and return home

Around 200 Indian workers in the UAE are likely to receive their salaries and return home, a media report said on Tuesday.

Dubai ranked seventh in top FinTech locations of the future

Dubai has ranked seventh in the world’s top FinTech Locations of the Future 2019/20 for Economic Potential Index, by fDi Markets.

India appoints new ambassador to the UAE

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has appointed Pavan Kapoor as India’s next Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.

Yoga, Sanskrit have many takers in Muslim-majority UAE

Although yoga is part of India's intangible cultural heritage, it has emerged as a global brand and is being practised all over the world,...

UAE throws its weight behind anti-obesity campaigners

The battle against obesity is on in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with several health awareness campaigns and research with top-drawer...

Indians account for almost 1 million tourists to Dubai in the first half of 2019

Indians made up a whopping 997,000 out of the 8.36 million international overnight visitors to Dubai in the first six months of 2019.

Week-long ‘Celebrating India’ festival inaugurated in UAE

ZEE5 Global has partnered Middle Eastern retailer LuLu to roll out the bi-annual India-themed festival “Celebrating India” across LuLu...

Indian expats open donation centres in UAE for Kerala flood relief

Indian expats from Kerala in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have opened collection centres for donations to help the thousands of families...

UAE expresses concern over Kashmir, urges its citizens to postpone travel to J&K

The UAE has said that it is monitoring with concern the developments in Jammu and Kashmir and called for dialogue and restraint.

The Telangana farmer who won USD 4 million in a Dubai raffle

Indian farmer Vilas Rikkala won the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle prize of USD 4 million after leaving the UAE when he failed to find a job.

Showcasing India at the Dubai World Expo 2020

Indian Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal, on Thursday reviewed the preparations underway for the construction...