Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has issued a federal decree promoting Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense, to the rank of Lieutenant General. Sheikh Hamdan’s promotion comes one year after…
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Schengen 2.0: Your future Europe trips will get easierAs Europe rethinks how we travel, here’s what UAE travellers should expect next3m read
Dubai: Planning a trip to Europe in 2026? Your Schengen visa may no longer come as a sticker in your passport. In fact, it may not be a “Schengen visa” at all. As the EU accelerates plans to modernise its travel systems, two big changes are competing to redefine the way tourists enter Europe: a…
Filipina sensation Eala upbeat despite Montreal setback20m ago2m read
Dubai: Alexandra Eala may have exited early in Montreal, but the 20-year-old Filipina served a strong reminder of her growing presence on the WTA Tour — pushing former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova to three sets before injury stalled her charge. Also Read: Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala suffers setback as hardcourt swing begins Eala took…
India’s tactical puzzle deepens ahead of Oval finale2h ago3m read
Dubai: India may have batted their way out of trouble at Old Trafford, but as they head to The Oval for the final Test, the real pressure begins: win, or lose the series. With cracks in the bowling unit and a key injury to Rishabh Pant, captain Shubman Gill faces a tactical test as steep…
UAE: Scam victim to receive Dh61,000 after court order2h ago2m read
Al Ain: The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial and Administrative Claims has ordered four defendants to return Dh61,000 to a victim of online fraud, ruling that they had no legitimate claim to the money, which was transferred into their accounts during an electronic scam. According to court records, the defendants, already convicted in a…
Pakistan: Remittance made easier at the consulate kiosk25m ago2m read
Dubai: Al Fardan Exchange has partnered with the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai to unveil a newly upgraded consulate facility, featuring a state-of-the-art customer engagement centre and self-service kiosk. This collaboration enhances consular services for the Pakistani expartiates in UAE and simplifies access to trusted financial solutions within the consulate premises. The new customer…
Watch: Pakistani jersey stirs drama at India Test match1h ago2m read
Duba: Lancashire County Cricket Club has launched an investigation after a British Pakistani cricket fan was asked to cover up or remove his Pakistan cricket shirt during the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, Manchester. The fan, identified Farooq Nazar, posted a video on social media showing his confrontation with security staff….
UAE Lottery Scratch Cards: How to win Dh1m from Dh501h ago2m read
Dubai: The UAE Lottery has added four new scratch card games to its existing line-up of popular digital offerings. These games range in price from Dh5 to Dh50, with top prizes of up to Dh1 million. Compared to the main Lucky Day draw, which offers a Dh100 million jackpot, scratch cards generally provide better odds…
Karisma Kapoor isn’t eyeing Sunjay Kapur’s billions3m read
Dubai: Ever since the untimely death of businessman Sunjay Kapur, the ex-husband of Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor, there’s been a frenzy of speculation about who gets what from his staggering empire. Social media has been buzzing with one burning question: will Karisma be staking a claim in her former husband’s reported Rs300 billion fortune? Let’s set…
UAE: Dh100,000 fine, jail for fleeing an accident scene2h ago4m read
Abu Dhabi: The official portal of the UAE Government has highlighted on its website that the Ministry of Interior, along with police departments across the country, warns of serious consequences and strict penalties for any driver who causes a traffic accident and flees the scene. According to the UAE Government Portal, the law imposes stringent…
