Photo: Instagram Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has announced a staggering Dirham 30 million (Rs 69,06,98,400) grand prize up for grabs during the month of December. One lucky participant is set to win the grand prize, with four others expected to become millionaires … Read more
Damascus: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad held separate phone talks with leaders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iraq on recent developments in Syria, counterterrorism cooperation, and various regional issues. According to state news agency SANA, in his phone talks with President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, al-Assad stressed Syria’s ongoing … Read more
e& and du United Arab Emirates (UAE) telecom operators e& and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) are offering free 53GB local data for some of its users to mark the country’s 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad. Postpaid customers and Emirati prepaid users of e& will receive 53GB of free local data … Read more
In a landmark development, Dutch brewer Heineken joint venture is set to open the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC’s) first large-scale brewery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sirocco, a Heineken-Maritime and Mercantile International joint venture, plans to build a brewery in Dubai next year, having obtained all necessary permits, according to a Bloomberg report. Construction is … Read more
Dubai: Emaar Properties has announced the completion of a revolutionary facade lighting upgrade for Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Burj Khalifa has been equipped with a dynamic RGBW lighting system, combining advanced technology with the architectural artistry of the building. This new lighting system will debut during … Read more
Representative Image Motorists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the US state of Texas will now be able to swap licenses without undergoing knowledge or road tests. This comes after a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the UAE’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Texas’ Department of Public Safety, enabling mutual recognition and … Read more
Photo: WAM Dubai: The much-anticipated three-day super sale across malls and shopping centres in Dubai began on Friday, November 29. The sale, organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), offers residents and visitors 90 percent discounts at more than 3,000 participating outlets and 500 top brands across the city. The sale will offer significant … Read more
Sharief Bhai, a renowned Indian Dakhni biryani brand from the house of Curefoods and a winner of multiple awards, recently opened its first international outlet in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This restaurant, located at BurJuman Centre, serves a delectable blend of Dakhni cuisine originating from India’s Deccan region to a wider audience. The new … Read more
The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Thursday, November 28, announced that it will implement Variable Road Toll Pricing (Salik) and Variable Parking Tariff Policies aimed at improving traffic flow across the city. The Variable Road Toll Pricing system, set to launch in January 2025, will provide toll-free passage from 1 am to … Read more
One97 Communications Limited (OCL), the owner of Paytm, has enabled its users to make India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) payments at various international locations. Indian travellers can now use their Paytm app for cashless payments in destinations where UPI is accepted, including United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka, Singapore, France, Mauritius, Bhutan, and Nepal. This … Read more
