Dubai: News
2023-02-05
Pervez MusharrafFormer Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf passes away aged 79
Former Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) passed away following a prolonged illness at a United Arab Emirates (UAE) hospital on Sunday, Dawn reported. He was 79.
18 Jan 2023
LifestyleThese are the 5 most futuristic cities in the world
Human civilization has come a long way since the hunting-gathering era.
29 Dec 2022
BollywoodFilmmaker Nitin Manmohan passes away in Mumbai
Notable Bollywood producer Nitin Manmohan, known for films such as Bol Radha Bol, passed away at a private hospital in Mumbai on Thursday morning.
24 Nov 2022
United Arab EmiratesUAE bans entry of passengers with single name on passport
In a surprising decision, authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have said that people with a single name written on their passports are not allowed in the country.
13 Nov 2022
DohaHistoric 1-day catch: 61 kg gold seized at Mumbai airport
The Customs department seized gold worth Rs. 32 crore from travelers on Friday, that was being imported into India, in two separate searches at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai.
07 Nov 2022
Burj KhalifaFire breaks out near Dubai's Burj Khalifa
On Monday morning, fire broke out in a 35-story high-rise building near the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, reported Associated Press (AP).
12 Sep 2022
MoonDubai to house the world's first gigantic moon-shaped resort soon
Here's something that will have you loving Dubai to the "moon" and back.
08 Sep 2022
United Arab Emirates5 unique hotels in Dubai that you must visit
Known for its modern Arabic architecture, stunning indoor ski slopes, mammoth aquariums, and the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa, Dubai is among the top tourist destinations around the world.
05 Jul 2022
DelhiSpiceJet Delhi-Dubai flight diverted to Karachi over glitch, probe launched
SpiceJet's Delhi-Dubai flight, with around 150 passengers, was on Tuesday diverted to Karachi after its fuel indicator malfunctioned, according to aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) officials.
13 May 2022
Abu DhabiUAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away at 73
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan died aged 73 on Friday, reported Emirati state news agency WAM.
26 Apr 2022
ItalyTop 5 cities to travel to in 2022
With international travel curbs gone, you can now set out on your dream vacation abroad.
25 Mar 2022
Travel And TourismTop 5 tourist places in Dubai
Dubai is a city of modern architectural wonders.
18 Jan 2022
Travel And Tourism5 things to do in Dubai
Tall and magnificent buildings, striking deserts, and adrenaline-boosting adventure activities, Dubai has something for everyone.
29 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiModi's UAE visit in January postponed as Omicron cases rise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the United Arab Emirates in January has reportedly been postponed amid concerns over the threat posed by the Omicron variant.
29 Dec 2021
Travel And Tourism5 must-buy things when in Dubai
Dubai is a beautiful city in the United Arab Emirates that is well-known for its cultural institutions, luxurious shopping complexes, mammoth aquariums, and glamorous architecture.
13 Dec 2021
United Arab EmiratesDubai becomes world's first paperless city; over $350 million saved
Dubai has become the first government in the world to become completely paperless, said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Emirate's Crown Prince.
07 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiUAE, Kuwait to be Modi's first foreign visit in 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to start his foreign trip in 2022 by visiting the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait early next month.
17 Nov 2021
BoeingRakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air orders 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Ace stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air struck a deal with Boeing to buy 72 fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplanes on Tuesday.
08 Sep 2021
GolfJeev becomes world's first golfer to receive Dubai Golden Visa
Star Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh has become the first professional golfer in the world to receive the prestigious 10-year Dubai Golden Visa in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the sport.
02 Sep 2021
LifestyleHeard of gold Vada Pav? Dubai restaurant is serving one
What's better than Vada Pav? A gold Vada Pav.
01 Sep 2021
Madhya PradeshAir India's Indore-Dubai flight resumes after 17 months
Air India's Indore-Dubai flight resumed operations on Wednesday, after being stopped in March last year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
30 Aug 2021
BoxingIndia end Asian Junior Boxing Championship with eight gold medals
The girls snared half a dozen of them as India ended its Asian Junior Boxing Championship campaign in Dubai with a whopping eight gold medals besides bagging five silver and six bronze.
28 Aug 2021
BoxingAsian Youth boxing: Three more Indians enter finals
World youth bronze-medalist Bishwamitra Chongtham (51kg) was among three Indian male boxers who advanced to the finals of the Asian Youth Championships in Dubai.
27 Aug 2021
BoxingAsian Junior Boxing Championships: Three Indian boxers enter finals
Three Indian boxers stormed into the finals of the Asian Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai with dominating victories in their last four stage bouts.
26 Aug 2021
BoxingSix Indians in finals of Asian Youth boxing in Dubai
Six Indian boxers advanced to the finals of the Asian Youth Championships in Dubai with two of them getting walkovers after their Kazakh opponents were quarantined following a case of COVID-19 in the contingent.
25 Aug 2021
BoxingThree Indians in finals of Asian junior boxing in Dubai
Three Indian boxers advanced to the finals of the Asian junior championships after notching up comprehensive victories in their last four stage clashes in Dubai.
24 Aug 2021
BoxingFour Indians enter semifinals of Asian Youth Boxing Championships
Four Indian boxers entered the semifinals of the Asian Youth Boxing Championships being held in Dubai after a day of mixed results for the country.
23 Aug 2021
BoxingJunior Boxing Championships: Gaurav Saini in final, three in semifinals
Gaurav Saini (70kg) advanced to the final while three other Indian boxers entered the last-four stage after contrasting victories in the Asian Junior Championships in Dubai.
20 Aug 2021
DelhiBoxing: Small draws guarantee big medal haul for India
India were assured of 21 medals in the Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships for men and women in Dubai after the unveiling of draws as COVID-19 travel restrictions hampered participation in the continental showpiece.
08 Jul 2021
United Arab EmiratesDubai: Fiery explosion on container ship sends tremors across city
A fiery explosion erupted on a container ship anchored in Dubai at Jebel Ali Port late Wednesday, sending tremors across the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates.
21 May 2021
Russia NewsTrouble getting vaccine slot? Take a 'vaccine vacation' to Russia!
The unprecedented second wave of COVID-19 has brought India's health infrastructure to its knees.
19 May 2021
Vaccine#FactCheck: UAE is not providing vaccines to Indian expats' parents
Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been warned against a viral message claiming that elderly people on visit visas would soon be vaccinated against the coronavirus there, according to reports.
26 Apr 2021
IndiaTwo containers for carrying oxygen being brought from Dubai
Two containers for transportation of oxygen are being brought from Dubai amid increasing demand for medical oxygen in the country, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Monday.
16 Apr 2021
KeralaSix Indians win lucky draw worth over $2,72,000 in UAE
Six Indians in the UAE have jointly won a lucky draw worth one million dirhams.
30 Mar 2021
IndiaFootball: UAE thrash India 6-0 in international friendly
The Indian football team was handed a crushing defeat by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an international friendly at the Maktoum bin Rashid Stadium in Dubai on Monday.
24 Mar 2021
United Arab EmiratesDubai's deputy ruler Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid dies at 75
Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the deputy ruler of Dubai and Finance Minister of the United Arab Emirates, has died, his brother said on Wednesday. He was 75.
12 Mar 2021
TennisRoger Federer withdraws from Dubai Championships after exit in Qatar
Swiss maestro Roger Federer has pulled out of the upcoming ATP 500 event in Dubai in order to extend his training.
20 Feb 2021
UN Human Rights CommissionIs the missing Emirati princess alive? UN seeks proof
The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday that it has asked the United Arab Emirates for evidence that an Emirati princess held against her will for almost three years is still alive.
17 Feb 2021
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumMissing Dubai princess re-emerges in video; 'being held hostage'
The daughter of Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (71) has re-emerged in a video claiming that she is being held hostage.
15 Feb 2021
CoronavirusDubai Airport: Passenger traffic drops 70 percent amidst pandemic
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, saw passenger traffic being pushed down by 70 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year, its CEO announced on Monday.