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Three Indians win Rs 12 lakh each in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw

Abu Dhabi, Feb. 14 -- Three Indian nationals have won Dirham 50,000 (Rs 12.3 lakh) each in the latest weekly electronic draw of Big Ticket Abu Dhabi, marking a life-changing moment for the winners. J... Read More


Sharjah: Indian toddler visiting expat father dies after being hit by car

Sharjah, Feb. 14 -- A two-year-old Indian boy who was in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a visitor visa to meet his expat father has died after being hit by a car outside his family's apartment in S... Read More


Saudi FM calls for end to Israeli killings in Gaza, start of reconstruction

Munich, Feb. 14 -- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on Friday called for an immediate end to Israeli killings in the Gaza Strip and the launch of reconstruction, stressing that stabil... Read More


Telangana pilgrim dies during boarding at Jeddah on return journey from Umrah

Hyderabad, Feb. 13 -- A 63-year-old pilgrim from Telangana recently died after collapsing while boarding a return flight at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after completi... Read More


Arundhati Roy withdraws from Berlin Film Festival over jury remarks on Gaza

Hyderabad, Feb. 13 -- Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy has announced that she will not attend the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival, also known as Berlinale, citing comments made by memb... Read More


Dubai's DP World replaces CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem over links to Epstein files

Dubai, Feb. 13 -- Dubai's global ports and logistics operator DP World has replaced its group chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, following disclosures about his past... Read More


UAE clarifies Foundation Stage admission age under new cut-off

Abu Dhabi, Feb. 13 -- TheUnited Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education (MoE) has clarified the age requirements for children seeking admission to the Foundation Stage in private schools offering th... Read More


Makkah completes preparations for Ramzan 2026 amid expected Umrah rise

Makkah, Feb. 12 -- The Holy Makkah Municipality has confirmed it is fully prepared for Ramzan 1447 AH/2026, launching a comprehensive operational plan to handle the expected increase in Umrah pilgrims... Read More


UAE announces Ramzan 2026 working hours for private sector

Abu Dhabi, Feb. 12 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Thursday, February 12, the official working hours for private-sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1447 AH/2026. In a cir... Read More


Bollywood producer wins Rs 8 cr after 25-year wait in Dubai Duty Free draw

Dubai, Feb. 12 -- In a remarkable stroke of luck,a 79-year-old Dubai-based Indian businessman and Bollywood producer Rajan Lall won a staggering US dollars one million (Rs 9,05,75,608) after a 25-year... Read More