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.
Tag: Dubai
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, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest last week.
Indian consulate in Dubai issues warning about fake universities
The Indian consulate in Dubai has issued an advisory to Indian students studying in UAE. Here is a list of universities deemed as ‘fake’ by the UGC can be found here.
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 million in Dubai.
IIM-Indore to train working professionals of Dubai
To equip business professionals with the latest skills, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore, has launched its flagship executive programme for working professionals in the United Arab Emirates.
Indian student living in Dubai wins environment award
An Indian student, Amiteash Paul, living in Dubai has won the prestigious Diana Award 2019 for his work in the field of environment awareness.
Two Indian startups win office spaces in Dubai
Two Indian startups have emerged as winners in a prestigious competition held during the recent Dubai Startup Hub Show at New Delhi.
HMSHost to open outlets at Dubai Airport, Indian locations
HMSHost International announced plans to open F&B outlets at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and different locations across India, collectively worth about USD225 million.
Dubai to assign star ratings to universities
In a bid to ensure quality education to its students, Dubai has initiated a star rating system for all branches of international universities opened in the emirate. Out of the 17 varsities, only three have received a 5-star rating.
40 minutes from Dubai to Muscat via new Emirates flight
The UAE-based Emirates airline has launched the world’s shortest Airbus A380 flight between Dubai and Muscat (Oman).
