Abu Dhabi: ‘Yajna’ for harmony held at BAPS Hindu Temple ahead of inauguration by PM Modi

Abu Dhabi: ‘Yajna’ for harmony held at BAPS Hindu Temple ahead of inauguration by PM Modi

Abu Dhabi witnessed a symbolic ‘Yajna’ for harmony at the BAPS Hindu Temple ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Brahmaviharidas Swami, Head of BAPS Hindu Mandir, expressed the temple’s purpose, emphasising its role in fostering coexistence among cultures, religions, communities, and countries. “Today we had a beautiful ‘Yajna’ for harmony. Our Prime … Read more

Preparations in full swing ahead of PM Modi’s mid-Feb UAE visit

Preparations in full swing ahead of PM Modi’s mid-Feb UAE visit

Dubai: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to visit to the UAE mid-February for a massive Indian community gathering and a dedication ceremony of a large Hindu temple, officials from the Indian missions in the Gulf nation are preparing for the two major events. Modi is scheduled to address the Indian community event, Ahlan Modi … Read more

Diplomats from 42 countries visit BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

Diplomats from 42 countries visit BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sunjay Sudhir on Tuesday hosted diplomats from across the globe for a special tour of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. The envoys were impressed by the temple’s unique architecture, intricate motifs and its message of unity, peace and harmony. “Less than a month … Read more

Meet world’s richest family that owns Rs 4000 crore worth palace, 8 jets, 700 cars

Meet world’s richest family that owns Rs 4000 crore worth palace, 8 jets, 700 cars

The Al Nahyan royal family of Abu Dhabi is the world’s richest, owning a Rs 4,000 crore presidential palace (equivalent of three Pentagons), eight private jets, and ownership of the English football club Manchester City, according to a report by GQ. They have a net worth surpassing the combined wealth of Mukesh Ambani and Gautam … Read more

Here’s how to pay traffic fines in installments in Abu Dhabi

Here’s how to pay traffic fines in installments in Abu Dhabi

Photo: ITC Abu Dhabi/X Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) on Monday, January 8, launched an “easy payment” service that allows customers to pay for ITC fines through instalments. The traffic fine instalment service is exclusively accessible to individuals with a credit card from one of the three mentioned banks. Banks that provide installments Abu … Read more

32-year-old Palestinian woman flown in from Gaza dies

32-year-old Palestinian woman flown in from Gaza dies

Abu Dhabi: A 32-year-old Palestinian woman who arrived from the Gaza Strip for treatment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) passed away on Monday, January 8. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the patient was battling an advanced stage of stomach cancer and associated complications. The patient, upon arrival in the country, was … Read more

Indian driver wins Rs 45 cr in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw

Indian driver wins Rs 45 cr in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw

Abu Dhabi: While number of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a staggering Dirhams 20 million (Rs 45,32,02,295) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winner, Munavar Fairoos, bagged the prize after buying ticket number 062240 … Read more

Abu Dhabi, Sharjah announces free parking on New Year’s day

Abu Dhabi, Sharjah announces free parking on New Year’s day

Abu Dhabi: The authorities in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah has announced free public parking on New Year’s Day holiday. The parking will be free on Monday, January 1, 2024 and will be resumed on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The announcement was made by Sharjah Municipality and Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities … Read more

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque launches night tours

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque launches night tours

Abu Dhabi: The prominent Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque centre in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi has launched night tours and will be open 24 hours for visitors. The initiative, ‘Sura Evening Cultural Tours‘, aims to provide convenience for transit travelers who wish to visit the mosque without the hassle of waiting for … Read more

Inaugural Hatta Festival features lineup of creative workshops

Inaugural Hatta Festival features lineup of creative workshops

Dubai: The inaugural edition of the Hatta Festival has stirred a wave of anticipation and excitement among visitors of different age groups and interests, who are being drawn to a unique variety of creative and artistic workshops. Spanning from workshops teaching ceramic and canvas painting, face painting, pottery painting, colourful sand art, and coffee art, … Read more