Photo: Twitter In a game-changing move, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has updated visa exemption policy, allowing citizens of 87 countries to enter the Emirates without a prior visa. Prior to this update, citizens of 73 countries were eligible for UAE visa exemption. The decision has been made to streamline the tourist process … Read more
Dubai: The UAE has announced the arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of food and relief supplies to the Gaza Strip. The aid was delivered via a maritime corridor launched from Larnaca Port in Cyprus to Gaza in collaboration between the UAE, the World Central Kitchen (WCK), and the Republic of Cyprus. In … Read more
New Delhi: Seer Swami Brahmaviharidas met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Thursday, thanking him for overseeing the BAPS Hindu Temple project from its inception to completion in Abu Dhabi. “On behalf of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the entire BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, and the community at large of the UAE, Swami Brahmaviharidas … Read more
Copies of The Daily Telegraph newspaper on a newsstand in a shop in London, UK, on March 12, 2024 (L), and UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan speaking at COP28 on Dec. 1, 2023. Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Mansions, university facilities, think tanks, sports teams — the U.K. is no stranger … Read more
As the holy month of Ramzan 2024 is around the corner, residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are eagerly anticipating its arrival and already planning their six-day Eid Al-Fitr holidays to cherish moments with loved ones. According to musafir.com, the UAE’s leading travel management company, Eid Al-Fitr package enquiries by residents have surged by … Read more
Abu Dhabi: The prominent Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque centre in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received more than five million visitors, a 70 per cent increase compared to 2022. The mosque attracted 5,501,420 visitors, with 1,409,947 worshippers, including 6,19,664 performed daily prayers and 3,10,609 Friday prayers. In addition, 4,34,719 people prayed during … Read more
Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, has successfully started up Unit 4 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region. This marks a significant step towards commercial operations. The start-up of Unit 4 at the Barakah Plant marks … Read more
Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have backed India’s proposal to initiate a work programme at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for cheaper, faster and more accessible cross-border payments including remittances. The three WTO members became co-sponsors to India’s submission even as the US and EU attempted to block it in the draft Abu Dhabi package, … Read more
Photo: WAM Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ranked first in the Middle East and 10th globally in the ‘Global Soft Power Index’ (GSPI) 2024, prepared by Brand Finance, an international brand evaluation organization. The announcement was made on Thursday, February 29, during the annual Global Soft Power Summit in London, attended by … Read more
In a groundbreaking move, Abu Dhabi Airports and Burjeel Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a state-of-the-art medical clinic at Zayed International Airport. The company will utilize its healthcare expertise and Zayed International Airport facilities to enhance passengers’ experience with premium healthcare offerings. The initiative involves the establishment of a clinic … Read more
