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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...

Indian-origin comic dies during performance

Indian-origin stand-up comedian Manjunath Naidu died on stage while performing his act in front of a packed audience in Dubai. Naidu, 36,...

Sharjah Civil Defence to deploy smart bikes for emergencies

In a bid to provide immediate help to the victims of fires and accidents and for other emergencies, the Sharjah Civil Defence has decided to...

OYO launches premium hotels for business travellers in the UAE

India-based and South Asia’s largest global hospitality chain, OYO Hotels & Homes, launched its premium offering for business travellers -...

Indian consulate in Dubai issues warning about fake universities

The Indian consulate in Dubai has issued an advisory to Indian students studying in offshore campuses of Indian Universities in the United...

Large UAE delegation to participate in Indian IT show in 2020

A large number of delegates from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are expected to participate at the 20th edition of INDIASOFT 2020.

UAE gives 5-year Gold Card visas to 20 investors from across the world

Continuing with efforts to strengthen the UAE economy, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in cooperation...

Mehul Choksi’s Dubai assets seized by India’s Enforcement Directorate

Tightening the noose around diamond merchant Mehul Choksi India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized his properties worth INR 248...

Ajman hands out its first UAE Gold Card visa to Indian businessman

Indian businessman Siddique Pallolathil, director of Nesto Group has become the first person to receive a United Arab Emirates gold card...

Air India allows Haj pilgrims to carry holy Zamzam water onboard

In a move being welcomed by Indian Haj pilgrims, Air India has clarified that they will be allowed to carry holy Zamzam water onboard the...