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The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department on Saturday said it has extended the adoption of interactive forms of statement. (Representational Image)

Abu Dhabi includes Hindi as third official court language

In a landmark decision, Abu Dhabi has included Hindi as the third official language used in its courts, alongside Arabic and English.

10 Feb 2019 12:10 PM

The new draft bill is slated to replace the Immigration Act of 1983. (Photo:File)

Indian groups in UAE miss deadline to suggest changes in new draft Immigration Act

Several Indian expatriate groups in the UAE have missed the deadline to recommend changes in India's new draft Immigration Act.

20 Jan 2019 3:13 PM

Etihad, also said Jet’s founder and chairman, 69-year old Naresh Goyal, was likely to step down from the board and give up majority control.

Etihad to raise stake in cash-strapped Jet Airways: source

Etihad’s stake will be capped at 49 per cent given foreign ownership rules in Indian airlines.

15 Jan 2019 11:10 AM

Iranian state television showed pictures of a plume of smoke rising from the crash site. (Representational Image)

Military cargo plane with 9 onboard overshoots runway, crashes in Iran

Some reports on Iranian media said 10 people were on board and that they were killed.

14 Jan 2019 12:42 PM

A image shows Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (L) having a meal. (Photo: AFP)

'At home with family': UAE releases first picture of 'runaway' princess

Sheikha Latifa has not been seen publicly since she was allegedly captured at sea in March as she attempted to flee UAE.

25 Dec 2018 11:38 AM

The 30-year-old accused confessed to the Al Ain prosecution to have killed her boyfriend and chopped his remains into pieces, Khaleej Times reported. (Representational Image)

UAE woman kills ex-boyfriend, feeds his cooked remains to others

The victim's brother noticed a human tooth in the blender, which led to the woman's arrest and revelation of the crime.

22 Nov 2018 8:44 AM

Iranian officials are betting on the unstable market conditions to beat US sanctions. (Representational Image)

When Iran exports fall after US sanctions, Saudi to open its oil tap

Saudi is only producer with significant spare capacity of around 2 million bpd that can be tapped to compensate loss of Iranian supplies.

04 Nov 2018 1:37 PM

The oil market is balanced in terms of supply and demand, Qatar’s Energy Minister Mohammed al-Sada said on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Oil market is balanced, says Qatar energy minister

Oil prices have been rising as US sanctions against Iran’s crude exports are set to start next month.

08 Oct 2018 10:54 AM

The man, a driver by profession, denied the charge, claiming that he touched the woman by mistake, the Khaleej Times reported. (Representational Image)

Indian man charged for groping woman in Dubai

The complainant said the incident took place on August 3.

25 Sep 2018 6:10 PM

Emirates flight 203, a double-deck Airbus A388 carrying about 500 passengers, landed shortly after 9 am EDT (1300 GMT), according to an airlines spokeswoman. (Representational Image)

10 passengers taken ill on Dubai-New York flight, being treated, says Emirates

On arrival at JFK, the passengers were immediately checked by local health authorities and medical support was given.

05 Sep 2018 8:59 PM

OPEC and Saudi Arabia do not have an official price target and are unlikely to adopt one formally.

Saudi Arabia aims to keep crude in USD 70 to USD 80 band: sources

Saudi Arabia still wants to keep oil prices as high as possible without offending Washington.

05 Sep 2018 9:41 AM

Most migrant workers would be able to leave the country without having to obtain permits from their employers under the law, said the International Labour Organization in a statement via its Doha office. (Photo: AP)

Qatar lifts exit visa system; workers can now leave without permits

Doha is keen to show it is tackling allegations of worker exploitation as it prepares to host the 2022 soccer World Cup.

05 Sep 2018 8:20 AM

Iran has dismissed any direct talks with Washington to resolve the issues raised by Trump. (Photo: File)

Iran to unveil new fighter jet, develop missiles: Defence minister

Trump in May withdrew from 2015 accord between Iran and world powers that curbed Tehran’s nuclear activity in exchange for sanctions relief.

19 Aug 2018 1:17 PM

The sites covered by the father and the son were the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan, and Humayun Tomb, Red Fort and Qutub Minar in the national capital Delhi. (Photo: File)

Abu Dhabi based father-son duo travel to India, breaks world record

The two visited seven heritage sites, covering nearly 300 km, in exactly 11 hours, 33 minutes and 18 seconds.

16 Aug 2018 4:26 PM

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

Madhusudhanan, 60, from Kerala, and his Sri Lankan wife Rohini, 55, had claimed to be "living like prisoners" in Sharjah and sought help from the UAE government to legalise their residency status fearing arrest and deportation. (Representative image)

Indian family 'living like prisoners' in UAE offered jobs, help

Officials of India's Consulate in Dubai approached the family in Sharjah and offered them aid in 'documentation as requested by the family'.

10 Jul 2018 12:34 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

In an official statement, the Dubai-based airline said the decision to withdraw the above-mentioned option from its in-flight menu was taken following a review of the onboard products and services.

Emirates to discontinue 'Hindu meal' option

The airline said that Hindu passengers would still be able to choose from a variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

04 Jul 2018 11:27 AM

The National Advisor Bureau Ltd put forward the UAE-Iceberg Project to highlight the upcoming stages and benefits in environment and economy. (Photo: File/Pixabay)

UAE to tow icebergs from Antarctica to its coasts for drinking water

Company is developing technology to reduce project costs, ensure zero ice melting during transport, facilitate water-transfer processes.

02 Jul 2018 2:22 PM

'It’s sad to see that you (Priyanka) have not respected the sentiments of Hindus who have been terrorized by Islam over 2000 years. Shame on You (sic),' Kochhar tweeted. (Photo: Twitter | @atulkochhar)

Indian-origin head chef of UAE restaurant under fire for ‘anti-Islam’ remarks

The anti-Islam tweet created a furore on social media, with twitterati calling for firing the chef.

12 Jun 2018 6:42 PM

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