Photo: India in UAE/X The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple (mandir) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi has been awarded the Best Cultural Project of UAE and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in 2024. The recognition is based on its architectural brilliance, cultural significance, and positive societal … Read more
The disappearance of a Chabad emissary, Rabbi Zvi Kogan, in Abu Dhabi is being investigated by the Mossad and United Arab Emirates intelligence agencies, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced in a statement on Saturday evening. “Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen and Chabad emissary residing in the United Arab Emirates, has been missing since … Read more
Uber Technologies plans to invest in Pony AI’s US initial public offering (IPO), which is expected to be priced next week after being upsized by the autonomous driving firm, people familiar with the matter said. San Francisco-based Uber is seeking to buy more than US$10 million of shares in Pony AI’s IPO, the people said, … Read more
United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Retail successfully commenced trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Thursday, November 14, following its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and trading under the ticker “LuLu”. The IPO raised gross proceeds of Dirham 6.32 billion (Rs 1,45,31,95,52,000), making it the largest offering in the UAE in 2024 to date. The offering attracted a … Read more
A 66-year-old Indian woman, hailing from Andhra Pradesh, is set to fly home after 28 years thanks to the UAE’s visa amnesty initiative. Gudala Baby, who worked as a housemaid and did menial jobs such as cleaning and cooking to support her family back in India, had fines for overstaying for 9,388 days totalling Dirham 877,950 … Read more
Who will win a 2026 Grand Prix? Four circuits are vying for contract extensions, Thailand and South Korea have both submitted bids, while India, Rwanda, and numerous other countries are reported to be developing the infrastructure to secure a slot on the F1 calendar. The competition is so fierce that these bids often transcend sport. … Read more
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Monday, November 4, launched a taxi-sharing pilot service, enabling passengers to share rides between Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai and Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. This initiative intends to provide a convenient, rapid, and cost-effective transport option, and can be expanded to other locations based on its … Read more
On the occasion of Deepawali, the Indian festival of lights, on Thursday, October 31, United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have expressed their best wishes to everyone celebrating in the country and across the world. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has wished residents and others across the world in Hindi and in English. … Read more
Abu Dhabi: The holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) -2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025, as per astronomical calculations. UAE astronomer Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the board of directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society, predicted … Read more
SINGAPORE: Abu Dhabi’s crown prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will make a two-day official visit to Singapore from Tuesday (Oct 29), at the invitation of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. This is the crown prince’s first official visit to the country, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). There will be a ceremonial … Read more
