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In photos: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in United Arab Emirates
Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Indian diaspora upon his arrival to attend World Climate Action Summit during COP28, in Dubai, early Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (PTI Photo) Dubai:…
- India
83% of students in Indian-curriculum schools in Dubai rated good or better
Abu Dhabi: As much as 83 percent of students now attending Indian-curriculum schools in Dubai rated good or better, up from 73 percent recorded during 2022-23 academic year. This is according to…
- Middle East
Dubai is getting a Vegas-style island
Abu Dhabi: Dubai property developer Wasl has awarded a contract to China State Construction Engineering Corporation to build a Las Vegas-style project called ‘The Island’. It is expected to open by the…
- Middle East
PM Modi leaves for Dubai to attend COP28 summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for supporting developing countries with adequate climate financing and technology transfer to help them to deal with climate change as he headed to Dubai to…
- Middle East
Watch: French ‘spiderman’ climbs Burj Khalifa
Abu Dhabi: French climbers, Alain Robert, known as the “French Spiderman”, and Alexis Landot climbed an 828-meter-high (2,716.5 feet) Burj Khalifa in Dubai. This climb was part of Mashreq’s ‘Climb2Change’ global initiative,…
- Middle East
Burj Khalifa lights up with Legacy from Land of Zayed for COP28 opening
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was emblazoned with the logo of the Greening Education Hub – Legacy from the Land of Zayed – in celebration of its official opening at COP28. The…
- Middle East
India expects clear roadmap on climate finance at COP28, says Kwatra
New Delhi: India expects a clear roadmap on climate finance to be agreed at the ongoing COP-28 in Dubai, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Thursday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit…
- Middle East
Pope Francis cancels Dubai’s COP28 trip over health concerns
Doha: Amidst health concerns, Pope Francis has cancelled his trip to the United Nations climate summit event being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Vatican News reported. A statement released on Tuesday…
- Middle East
Dubai airport braces for winter season with 20% flight boost
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest for international travel, has started its winter season strong, with seven international airlines launching operations to nine destinations. With the addition of new services,…
- Middle East
Dubai tops in Mideast on Global Power City Index 2023
Abu Dhabi: Dubai ranked first in the Middle East region and eighth globally in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2023 for city cleanliness, work flexibility, low unemployment and corporate tax. This…
- Middle East
Gujarat Home Minister, Vivek Oberoi attends IGF 2023 in Dubai
Dubai: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi attended the India Global Forum Middle East and Africa 2023 in Dubai and elaborated on the state’s achievements and business opportunities aiming to attract investments ahead…
- Middle East
Gold rates in Dubai shoot up; know prices here
Abu Dhabi: Gold rates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, November 27, jumped by one Dirham per gram after the precious metal crossed the 2,000 dollars an ounce level. The Dubai…
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Joe Biden mulling to skip COP28 in Dubai this week
Washington: US President Joe Biden is planning to skip the United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP) that will be held in Dubai from November 30-December 12, where…
- India
Watch: Daughter of UAE tycoon gets married in the sky!
A wedding celebration is a moment to be cherished for a lifetime, so everyone strives to create something unique to make it memorable. To make his daughter’s special day memorable, United Arab…
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Hyderabad’s Sunil G John is making waves in the Gulf and elsewhere
When Sunil G John, an Indian origin professional in Dubai recently decided to exit one of the Middle East’s top Advertising and PR companies ASDA’A -BCW, which he founded two decades ago,…