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Sainath Manikandan, a student at GEMS United Indian School, built the Marine Robot Cleaner (MBot Cleaner) that helps preserve the marine environment and Agriculture Robot (Agribot) that help reduce the labour of farmers who work in hot countries like the UAE, Khaleej Times reported on Wednesday. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian student in Abu Dhabi developed robots to protect marine life, help farmers

He is the ambassador of Drop It Youth, Tunza Eco Generation, and an active member of the Emirates Environmental Group.

12 Apr 2019 8:43 AM

'Notebook' stars Zaheer and Pranutan to perform in Da-Bangg: The Tour – Reloaded

Helmed by Nitin Kakkar, Notebook is presented by Salman Khan Films and is a Cine1 Studios Production.

15 Mar 2019 12:38 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sotheby's holds its first auction for watches in the Middle East

Auction house Christie’s held an auction for watches in Dubai in March.

22 Nov 2018 10:38 AM

The Shipping Corporation of India says the explosion struck the MT Desh Vaibhav on Tuesday in the Gulf of Oman while it was en route to Fujairah on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates. (Representational Image)

Indian oil tanker suffers explosion off Oman, 3 crew missing

The company did not identify the nationalities of the missing.

15 Aug 2018 3:18 PM

His own investigation revealed that on an average, each small grocery was using about 1,200 bags a month to deliver goods. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Indian boy honoured in Dubai for spreading environmental awareness

Mohammed distributed hand-decorated reusable bags to groceries in Karama after he grew tired of seeing plastic bags wasted on deliveries.

04 Jul 2018 5:08 PM

Though Dubai depends less on oil income, fluctuations in crude oil prices have affected all sectors of its economy. The slowdown took its toll on the small and unorganised sectors in the form of unpaid outstanding dues for companies, unpaid wages for workers and large scale job losses.

Debunking a ghost town story

A new six-month visa will be introduced for job-seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country.

02 Jul 2018 5:12 AM

According to the statement issued on his Twitter handle, Kochhar reached out to his “Muslims friends” and the “Islamic community and everyone I have offended”, calling his words “insensitive and wrong.” (Facebook Screengrab/

Dubai hotel breaks off ties with Chef Atul Kochhar following tweet

Michelin-starred chef faced criticism for his tweet to actress Priyanka Chopra which was deemed Islamophobic.

13 Jun 2018 2:38 PM

Explore Dubai's food scenes with these culinary gems

Find out what is on the list.

28 May 2018 7:51 PM

India retains its top spot for tourism in Dubai

India has topped the list of Dubai's source markets for inbound tourism.

29 Apr 2018 3:54 PM

Skyscrapers in the desert

Dubai is a city bustling with activity, culture. And innumerable things to do.

12 Apr 2018 1:29 AM

The woman, in her early forties, is survived by her two children who study abroad. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian nurse from Kerala plunges to death from hospital's rooftop in UAE

The woman, identified as Suja Singh from Kerala, jumped from Al Ain hospital's building on Sunday afternoon, the Gulf News reported.

10 Apr 2018 6:26 PM

Most of the books on offer are in English and Arabic.

Dubai gets its first-ever 24x7 'trust' bookshop with no staff

The bookshop, named Book Hero, is running a mini pop-up stand at Marina Walk in Dubai Marina through May.

27 Mar 2018 9:06 AM

Sridevi's death reveals lack of cardiac arrest treatment for women

Women were 25 percent less likely than men to undergo coronary angiography.

25 Feb 2018 4:21 PM

He told her it was because the time he spent chauffeuring her was keeping him from his friends, she said.

Wife divorces husband in Dubai for charging £100 everytime he gave her a lift

Interestingly, the woman is the household’s sole breadwinner and pays the bills because her husband is unemployed and cannot hold down job.

22 Feb 2018 12:04 PM

The Prime Minister who arrived in Abu Dhabi from Jordan on the second leg of his three-nation tour on Saturday, was received by Mohammed Bin Zayed and other members of the Royal family. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Modi launches 1st Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, signs 5 pacts to strengthen ties

Modi is visiting the United Arab Emirates for the second time after his 2015 trip to the country.

11 Feb 2018 12:58 PM

Dubai tourism announces new strategic alliances for Indian market

The decision was driven by the Indian subcontinent’s growing outbound demand

07 Feb 2018 1:08 PM

UAE claims world's longest zipline

The zipline can handle as many as 100,000 people a year.

07 Feb 2018 12:59 PM

The newly launched 2.0 #BeMyGuest portrays Shah Rukh's journey across a series of short films that see him taking visitors to Dubai through a multifaceted destination. (Youtube Screengrab)

SRK recreates #BeMyGuest magic for Dubai tourism

Renowned film director Kabir Khan directed the sequel to the award-winning campaign.

15 Jan 2018 10:48 AM

Rising trend of 'bleisure' trips gives boost to travel industry

Among Indian destinations popular for bleisure trips are Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore as well as Kochi.

04 Jan 2018 2:09 PM

We list places that could be you perfect getaway for this Christmas.

Wake up to the best views in Dubai this Christmas

Be it fronds of iconic Palm Jumeirah, towering Burj Khalifa, or sandy beaches, views from Dubai’s hotel rooms are impressive.

20 Dec 2017 2:23 PM

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