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BSNL launches international roaming facility in UAE for its customers

BSNL Kerala circle, on Friday announced International roaming facility in UAE for its prepaid customers. The facility which would be…

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UAE cabinet reshuffle : Sheikh Mohammed announces young cabinet

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday…

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Meet the Top 5 Richest People in UAE

Most billionaires in the UAE are getting richer every year, with their private wealth growing by $1 billion to $5.6…

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UAE set to impose tax on items that induce physical stimulation

Though the U.A.E has promised to impose taxes in early 2018, it will go ahead and start implementing them for…

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149 Indian prisoners in Sharjah to be released

A total of 149 Indians serving prison terms for minor and financial offences in Sharjah will be released following the…

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Tobacco demand to fall 40% after new excise tax ,say experts

National tobacco demand in the UAE is expected to slump by 40 per cent after a new 100 per cent…

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UAE to operate first nuclear reactor in 2018

The United Arab Emirates’ first nuclear reactor will “definitely” be operational next year with the operating company getting a licence…

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Etihad Airways rolls out installment schemes to attract travellers

In an effort to attract more passengers, Etihad Airways announced on Wednesday that it is now allowing passengers to pay…

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UAE mobile networks change their names

To mark Saudi National Day on September 23, UAE’s telecom networks Etisalat and Du changed their network names to ‘UAE…

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UAE’s unified Hijri calendar of 1439, launched

A unified Hijri calendar of 1439, the first of its kind, was launched on Monday at the Shaikh Zayed Grand…

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UAE relaxes visa rules for Indians

UAE Cabinet has approved visa on arrival for Indian passport holders with UK and EU residency visa. Already, Indian passport…

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Indian expat in UAE who performs last rites passes away

An Indian, who used to perform last rites for Hindus who died in the Capital, died of heart attack on…

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ENOC stores to go cashless NoL cards to the rescue

UAE is set to introduce a one stop card to pay for all products and services across ENOC’s entire retail…

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These are the UAE’s ‘riskiest’ and ‘safest’ drivers : Report

Using no-claims statistics from its insurance comparison platform, UAE reveals ‘riskiest’ and ‘fastest’ drivers in the country. UAE residents from…

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These UAE roads get new speed limit

The speed limit on all roads in Sharjah’s Kalba city has been set at 80km/h. This means that with the…

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UAE doctors save pregnant Emirati’s life in rare surgery

Doctors in UAE saved a pregnant Emirati woman’s life after performing surgery for a rare condition. University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)…

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Abu Dhabi University ranked among world’s top universities

Abu Dhabi University (ADU), achieved a new academic milestone by entering the ranks of the world’s “Top 150 under 50”…

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Qatar Emir speaks to Saudi crown prince over Gulf row

Saudi Arabia on Saturday suspended any dialogue with Qatar, accusing it of “distorting facts”, just after a report of a…

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Reasons for high divorce rate in Dubai

Dubai courts are flooded with divorce cases, with cases such as grooms abandoning brides to marital disputes, according to the…

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UAE to have new system to standardise education

The Ministry of Education and the Abu Dhabi Education Council, ADEC, today announced a plan to begin a process to…

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Brothers created solar robot to help reduce power bills

Two students of the Gems Modern Academy in Dubai – Aadi Vishal Verma, aged 11, and Aarush Vishal Verma, 9…

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Expat in UAE wins 1kg of gold

An expatriate in the UAE has just struck gold, quite literally. Edmundo Catangay from the Philippines has been declared the…

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UAE to add value to its economy with VAT

UAE has now joined economies world wide, in imposing Value Added Tax – with one of the lowest rates in…

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UAE issues warning for Emiratis in India

In the wake of the recent clashes in Punjab and Hariana, the UAE Embassy in New Delhi issued an advisory…

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Smiling emojis on UAE roads

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road has undergone a major makeover, with being decorated with smileys. As you enter the northern…

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India to provide legal and financial aid to ‘distressed’ workers in UAE

The ambit of Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) has been expanded to provide more financial assistance to blue-collared workers and…

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Hundreds of UAE pilgrims leave for Haj

Over 100 pilgrims left from Dubai International Airport on Wednesday to perform Haj. The pilgrims departed on Emirates flights from…

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Researchers find palm oil alternative in UAE

Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) in collaboration with other groups have discovered that the unique genomic traits…

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How onam has changed over the years

Since Onam is mainly a harvest festival, the onasadya is central to its celebrations. Preparing the feast, where anything from…

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Four jailed for YouTube videos in UAE

Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution has ordered the imprisonment of three young men and a girl for posting unlawful video clips…

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Dubai opens world’s first kid’s fitness centre

A new Dubai facility has opened its doors to the public in an effort to combat childhood obesity and have…

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Budget flights for Keralites during onam

Air India Express has announced 40 additional flights between Sharjah and India to facilitate expatriates flying to Kerala. These flights…

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Follow these health, travel tips for safe Haj

International SOS and Control Risks has issued travel, health and safety tips for Haj travellers. And paying heed to them…

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This country offers heavy discount for entrance ticket in Indian Independence day

As India celebrates the 70th anniversary of Independence Day today on August 15, 2017. Many gathered in different parts of…

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Couples in UAE can tailor-make their babies

Couples in the UAE are turning to fertility treatment to not only have a chance at a successful pregnancy, but…

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