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Dubai police arrest woman beggar for practicing witchcraft
Dubai police has arrested an Asian woman beggar with ‘papers, tools, witchcraft talismans, and a magic veil’ in her possession. She believed that these items would aid her in influencing individuals to…
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Watch: Dubai airport hosts iftar on runway this Ramzan
Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest international airport, celebrated Ramzan by hosting first-ever iftar on its runway for airport employees from diverse cultural backgrounds. Taking to X on Wednesday, March 20,…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Emirati, Indian take home Rs 8 crore each
An Emirati and Indian expatriate won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,30,94,050) each on Wednesday, March 20, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. Emirati national Mohammed Al Shehi won…
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Gold prices go up in Dubai: Find rates here
The gold prices at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday morning, March 20, rose by Dirham 1.20 (Rs 27.15) per gram. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a…
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Dubai-based Indian expat student wins prestigious Diana Award
New Delhi: In a remarkable achievement that resonates with the long-lasting legacy of Princess Diana, Netra Venkatesh, a 17-year-old student Indian student from Dubai, has been honoured with the prestigious Diana Legacy…
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EX-Pak cricketer Javed Miandad acknowledges family ties with Dawood Ibrahim
New Delhi: Former Pakistani cricketing legend Javed Miandad has openly accepted his association with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, citing it as an honour. The unexpected disclosure came to light during an interview…
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UAE, Hungary to build ‘Dubai-like neighbourhood’ in Budapest: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary reportedly signed an agreement to build a “neighbourhood like in Dubai” in Budapest, with a deal valued at 7 billion US dollars (Rs 5,80,22,40,50,000). As…
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Indian customs nab flyers from Dubai with Rs 2-cr smuggled gold
New Delhi: Customs officials arrested three passengers coming from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 1.92 crore at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. They were…
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UAE: Air Arabia shareholders approve 20% dividend distribution
Sharjah: Air Arabia PJSC shareholders approved the distribution of a 20 per cent cash dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2023 (FY2023), at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The…
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Football star Promes arrested in Dubai upon Dutch request
The Hague: Dutch professional footballer Quincy Promes, convicted for drug trafficking and stabbing his cousin, was arrested in Dubai at the request of Dutch authorities, the Dutch Public Prosecutor announced in a…
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1978 Rolex watch with Dubai ruler’s signature sold for Rs 2 cr
A unique Rolex watch with the signature of Dubai’s ruler was sold for Dirham 1.1 million (Rs 2,48,42,615) at an auction at the Concrete venue at Alserkal Avenue in the Al Quoz…
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Dubai Can cuts single-use plastic bottle usage by 18M in 2 years
Dubai: Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability initiative, has seen a reduction in the usage of an equivalent of almost 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in just two years since its…
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Emirati businessman Saeed Juma Al Naboodah passes away
Eminent Emirati businessman Saeed Juma Al Naboodah, Chairman of the Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group and former Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has passed away on Wednesday,…
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Over 15K new Indian companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023
A total of 15,481 new Indian-owned businesses joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the year 2023, with India emerging as the top country. This surge represents a 38 percent year-over-year (YoY)…