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Farrukh Dhondy | As King Charles III crowned, thoughts about democracy and its alternatives

Millions all over the world will watch as the BBC covers hours of march pasts by troops

06 May 2023 12:05 AM

New Delhi is hardly likely to respond for talks made through a television interview, especially since it has no pressing need to do so. (Representational Image)

AA Edit | India must see big picture, bad time for talks with Pak

After Pulwama attack in early 2019 followed by the Balakot “surgical strike” by India, bilateral relations have practically been frozen

19 Jan 2023 12:05 AM

In 2021, Sak intends to enter in Qatar, CZN Burger in Dubai, and Spreading CZN Burger Concept to at least 10 locations in GCC.

Rizgar Sak The Driving Force Behind Dives Holding

He dealt with different domains like real estate, logistics, general trading, hotel management and customer service

06 May 2021 9:05 PM

The UAE’s surveillance state can offer the parlor trick of finding your car at the massive, multistory parking garage of Mall of the Emirates. But multiplied across the cameras watching public spaces, buses, the driverless Metro, roadways, gas stations and even all the emirate’s more than 10,000 taxi cabs, authorities in effect can track people in real time across Dubai. Seen here is the Ain Dubai, the world's tallest Ferris wheel. (Photo | AFP)

Dissent suppression apart, UAE using its extensive surveillance network in bid to curb coronavirus

Many of the CCTV cameras and thermal scanners used by the UAE come from China.

09 Jul 2020 6:13 PM

There are animal welfare concerns about keeping fish whose natural behaviour is to swim freely in seas and rivers in closed tanks. (Photo: AFP)

Dubai sees boom in salmon farming

In the deserts of Dubai, salmon farming thrives.

19 Nov 2019 5:20 PM

Abdulla Belhasa - Youngest player ever to hit prestigious Al Wasl Club youth squads

He is the founder and owner of 'No-Limits' a clothing brand.

18 Oct 2019 12:22 PM

Joginder Singh Salaria, the chairman and managing director of Pehal International Transport and founder of Pehal Charitable Trust (PCT Humanity) purchased one-way flight tickets in coordination with Dubai Police authorities for the prisoners who were released from a jail on Monday, the Khaleej Times reported. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian businessman in Dubai buys tickets to send 13 foreign prisoners home

The prisoners are from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Afghanistan, Nigeria, China, and Ethiopia, it said.

16 Oct 2019 9:32 AM

The Court of First Instance on Monday ordered the 27-year-old Indian worker's deportation after paying a 5,000 dirham fine, for stealing the mangoes worth about 6 dirham on August 11, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Indian man caught stealing 2 mangoes at Dubai airport to quench thirst, to be deported

He confessed that on August 11, 2017, he stole the mangoes from fruit box that was to be shipped to India.

24 Sep 2019 2:37 PM

Abdulla Yousuf, Acting Director, Proximity Market, International Operations. (Photo: File)

Dubai Tourism foresees expansion in India

India is one of the leading source markets for Dubai and has witnessed exponential growth in the last few years.

20 Aug 2019 3:42 PM

A Saudi-led coalition intervened in March 2015 to support the government forces. (Photo: AFP)

Yemen Huthi rebels appoint 'ambassador' in Tehran

The Islamic republic made no announcement about accepting the appointment of an ambassador for the Huthis

18 Aug 2019 9:00 PM

An Indian farmer, who returned home after failing to find a job in Dubai, on Saturday ended up winning over USD 4 million in raffle, the tickets of which he bought with the money borrowed from his wife. (Representational Image)

Hyderabad man borrows Rs 20,000 from wife for Dubai raffle, wins USD 4 million

Rikkala left the UAE 45 days ago at the end of his failed effort to find a job in Dubai.

04 Aug 2019 1:09 PM

Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera told parliament the importer of the waste had reshipped about 180 tonnes of raw garbage to India and Dubai in 2017 and 2018. (Representational Image)

Parts of illegal waste sent from UK offloaded to India, Dubai: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's pushback comes as Indonesia and the Philippines also returned shipments of foreign rubbish to their ports of origin.

27 Jul 2019 1:07 PM

To meet the growing demand for international travel, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday urged the Centre to start direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai. (Photo: File)

Naveen Patnaik requests Centre for direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai

Patnaik made the request in a letter to Minister of State for Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri.

13 Jul 2019 4:39 PM

The latest rule would compel the citizens to keep their car clean. (Representational Image)

Clean them or pay fine! Dubai to impose heavy penalty for dirty cars

This step is taken by the Municipality to preserve its aesthetics and ensure that the city remains attractive for tourists.

13 Jul 2019 2:27 PM

The princess, one of the most visible and glamorous of the Sheikh's reported six wives, is a daughter of Jordan's previous king Hussein and is well known for her notable humanitarian works. (Photo: ANI)

Princess Haya, wife of Dubai's Sheikh, seeks political asylum in UK

Princess Haya has been living with her kids Sheikh Zayed and Sheikha Al Jalila, in mansion near Kensington Palace worth USD 107 million.

04 Jul 2019 8:43 PM

Sheikh Khalid, Sharjah ruler's son, dies unexplained death in London at 39

A 'sudden death' was reported at a residential property and a 'man in his late 30s was found deceased', said a police statement.

04 Jul 2019 6:21 PM

The sixth wife of Dubai’s billionaire ruler, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, has reportedly fled from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with 31 million pounds and their two children following the break-up of their marriage. (Photo: princesshaya.net)

Dubai’s Princess Haya flees UAE with money, kids post break-up: reports

She is understood to have taken 31 million pounds with her to start a new life, reports say.

30 Jun 2019 10:31 AM

Joginder Singh Salaria set up nearly 62 water pumps in Tharparkar district with the help of local social workers after knowing the plight of the area through social media. (Photo: Facebook/ Salaria)

Dubai-based Indian man installs hand pumps in poor Pak district: report

The philanthropist said he spent months researching the plight of people in Tharparkar and a lot of it was done through social media.

06 Jun 2019 3:51 PM

Dubai goes to great lengths to market itself as open to different cultures and faiths as the Middle East’s financial, trade and leisure center. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Dubai opens up its Emirati culture to tourists

Curious foreigners get rare chance to sample Emirati culture.

20 May 2019 7:00 PM

Owner of Channel D fled UAE amid losses

The losses were mounting and the owner was unable to keep the channel in order.

07 May 2019 5:55 PM

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