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Nine Indians have been stranded in the UAE after accepting fake job offers through social media, according to a media report on Sunday. (Representational Image)

9 Indian men stranded in UAE after accepting fake job offers

A Kerala men, who are currently stranded in Al Ain and Ajman, claim they met an agent on WhatsApp and paid up to Rs 70,000 for visas to UAE.

21 Jul 2019 12:49 PM

The 13 Indian crew members were rescued by the Sharjah Civil Defence firefighters from the burning vessel anchored at Sharjah Creek near Khalid Port. (Photo: ANI)

9 Indian crew members rescued from UAE boat fire return to India

The crew members were sent back to India on Saturday, the Consulate General of India in Dubai tweeted.

15 Jul 2019 4:38 PM

Mozilla said it made the decision because cybersecurity firm DarkMatter would have administered the gatekeeper role and it had been linked by Reuters and other reports to a state-run hacking program. (Photo: Representational Image)

Mozilla blocks UAE attempt to become an internet security guardian

Firefox browser maker Mozilla is blocking the United Arab Emirates’ government from serving as one of its internet security gatekeepers.

10 Jul 2019 11:55 AM

UAE troops fighting the Huthis have "totally vacated" the military base in Khokha.

UAE moves to a 'peace first' stratergy in war torn Yemen

The UAE is a key partner in a Saudi-led military coalition which intervened in Yemen in 2015.

09 Jul 2019 4:07 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

'It is really a very good initiative for the investors who bring up the economy. This will encourage more investors to make investments here,' Shroff said.

2 Indian businessmen first to get a 10-year-visa of UAE

The new initiative will attract greater foreign investment and stimulate the local economy.

22 May 2019 4:19 PM

The Crown Prince visited India in 2017 as the Chief Guest for Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, while UAE is one of the few countries Prime Minister Modi has visited twice. (Photo: ANI)

UAE honours PM Modi with top civil honour for efforts to boost bilateral ties

India and UAE share warm relations that received impetus after PM Modi paid a visit to the nation in 2015, according to MEA.

04 Apr 2019 2:12 PM

Apparel exports to the UAE started declining sharply after the introduction of GST and reduction of duty drawback rates. (Representational image)

Apparel exports may dip 5 per cent

Even the growth post October has not been encouraging as this has been achieved due to the low base effect.

06 Mar 2019 1:55 AM

The new investors in this round include Delivery Hero and Glade Brook Capital.

Zomato to sell UAE food delivery business for USD 172 million

The acquisition will allow us to further improve our service to customers in the UAE.

05 Mar 2019 9:58 AM

UAE is also looking at storing more crude oil in Indian storages. (Photo: File | PTI)

UAE keen to invest in refining, petrochem projects, store oil in India

India has a refining capacity of 247 million tonnes, which exceeded the demand of 202 million tonnes.

11 Feb 2019 2:59 PM

Sandeep Vellaloor, a staff surveyor in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) emirate, suffered huge financial loss after setting up a transport company, which is believed to have prompted him to hang himself, report said. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab/ @sandeep.raveendran.180)

Prominent Indian social worker hangs self in UAE apartment: report

Sandeep Vellaloor was the general secretary of Yulan Kala Sahiti and team leader of the Friends Cricket Association.

10 Dec 2018 2:31 PM

Rescue and relief operations being carried out in Pathanamthitta district by the Indian Army. (Photo: Twitter | @adgpi)

Amid Centre-state row, UAE says yet to decide aid amount for flood-hit Kerala

UAE’s Ambassador to India reiterated that committee has been formed to ensure funds reach right beneficiaries in Kerala.

24 Aug 2018 4:43 PM

A church is seen partially covered in flood waters in Alappuzha in Kerala. The state has been battered by torrential downpours since Augusta 8, with floods and landslides. (Photo: AP)

UAE gives Rs 700 crore to help rebuild flood-hit Kerala

The UAE has been one of the first countries to offer solidarity with the people in Kerala.

21 Aug 2018 1:32 PM

The UAE govt did not release specific numbers, but says thousands of people, primarily from countries like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and the Philippines, will benefit from the amnesty scheme. (Representational Image)

UAE’s visa amnesty for illegal foreign workers may benefit Indians too

The UAE is home to 2.8 million Indian expatriates, the largest expatriate community in the country.

01 Aug 2018 9:31 PM

Dar had sought disqualification of Asif alleging that the foreign minister did not declare details of his employment contract with a UAE-based company and also concealed the salary details. (Photo: File)

Pak HC disqualifies Khawaja Asif from parl over UAE work permit

Mohammad Usman Dar, an activist of Imran Khan's PTI had last year, filed a petition seeking the disqualification.

26 Apr 2018 4:02 PM

"We arrived in Amman. I am very grateful to His Majesty King Abdullah II for facilitating flight and access," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted. (Photo: @PMO India)

Modi arrives in Jordan as part of 3-nation Gulf, West Asia tour

The PM's visit will begin from Palestine from Saturday after transiting through Jordan, where he will meet King Abdullah later in the day.

09 Feb 2018 7:38 PM

Modi will start his visit to three West Asian countries - Palestine, the UAE and Oman - on Friday with focus on cooperation in key areas of defence, security and counter-terrorism. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

India-UAE to sign 12 agreements during Modi’s visit

The Prime Minister will participate in the 6th World Government Summit in Dubai on February 10-11 in which India is a partner country.

06 Feb 2018 2:13 PM

It also follows two complaints by Qatar to the United Nations about Emirati military aircraft allegedly violating its international airspace amid the diplomatic crisis. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

UAE says Qatar fighter jets intercept flight; Doha denies

The claim could further escalate tensions between Qatar and the four Arab nations that have been boycotting it for months.

15 Jan 2018 4:51 PM

Qatari premier Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. (Photo: AFP)

Qatar says its hosting of FIFA World Cup 'not up for discussion' amid Gulf crisis

Qatar has long denied supporting extremists while it shares a massive offshore natural gas field with Tehran.

11 Oct 2017 4:21 PM

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