Qatar World Cup looms as money-spinner for Dubai

Qatar World Cup looms as money-spinner for Dubai

High accommodation prices in the Qatari capital Doha and Dubai’s more permissive environment — including a wider availability of alcohol — could entice fans arriving to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup High accommodation prices in the Qatari capital Doha and Dubai’s more permissive environment — including a wider availability of alcohol — could entice fans arriving to watch […]

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Air cargo is swiftly moving from Coimbatore to the UAE laden with flowers for Onam

Air cargo is swiftly moving from Coimbatore to the UAE laden with flowers for Onam

As Onam approaches air cargo is swiftly moving from Coimbatore to the UAE laden with flowers, ultra thin banana chips and cold-pressed coconut oil As Onam approaches air cargo is swiftly moving from Coimbatore to the UAE laden with flowers, ultra thin banana chips and cold-pressed coconut oil With Onam, the 10-day harvest festival set […]

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Parched UAE turns to science to squeeze more rainfall from clouds

Parched UAE turns to science to squeeze more rainfall from clouds

As a twin-turboprop aircraft takes off under the burning desert sun with dozens of salt canisters attached to its wings, United Arab Emirates meteorological official Abullah al-Hammadi scans weather maps on computers screens for cloud formations. At 9,000 feet above sea level, the plane releases salt flares into the most promising white clouds, hoping to […]

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IMF money to arrive in Pakistan by August-end: report

IMF money to arrive in Pakistan by August-end: report

The development follows the completion of the $4 billion in bilateral financing from four friendly nations, including China and Saudi Arabi The development follows the completion of the $4 billion in bilateral financing from four friendly nations, including China and Saudi Arabi The IMF’s executive board will meet on August 29 to approve a bailout […]

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Qatar World Cup looms as money-spinner for Dubai

Indian visitors to Dubai more than double to 8.58 lakh in Jan-Jun’22

The number of Indian visitors to Dubai rose more than twofold to 8.58 lakh during January-June 2022 compared to the year-ago period, according to the Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). In the first half of 2021, over 4.09 lakh people from India visited Dubai, the DET data showed. Overall, Dubai attracted 71.2 lakh international […]

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UAE suspends exports and re-exports of Indian wheat for four months

UAE suspends exports and re-exports of Indian wheat for four months

The move follows India banning the export of wheat last month to check the surge in local prices. The move follows India banning the export of wheat last month to check the surge in local prices. The UAE has ordered a suspension of exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating from India for […]

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Cabinet nod for India-UAE pact on industrial cooperation

Cabinet nod for India-UAE pact on industrial cooperation

The Union Cabinet signed a MoU between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on cooperation in the field of industries and advanced technologies The Union Cabinet signed a MoU between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on cooperation in the field of industries and advanced technologies The government on June 8 approved a […]

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Two men caught at Bengaluru airport smuggling gold paste in underwear

Two men caught at Bengaluru airport smuggling gold paste in underwear

Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, on Sunday arrested two men from Kozhikode, Kerala, who attempted to smuggle in gold worth an estimated ₹97.4 lakh, concealing it in custom-stitched undergarments. According to the officials, while one suspect, aged 26, landed from Abu Dhabi on Sunday, the other, aged 24, had landed a few hours […]

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