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Nepal’s new NOC rule for UAE travellers: How Indian expats lost Dh1,400 during trip | World News

Indian expats lose over Dh1,400 due to Nepal’s sudden enforcement of NOC rule for UAE-bound travellers. Some Indian residents of the UAE have unexpectedly lost more than Dh1,400 each or faced significant travel stress after Nepal began strictly enforcing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) requirement from the Indian embassy for re-entry to the Emirates.As reported […]

UAE entrepreneur develops energy drinks using only date pits | World News

Hamdan bin Zayed meets Noura Al Mazrouei and recognises her efforts in transforming date kernels into innovative food products/ Image: Instagram-emiratesroyalfamily From pastries to pasta, rice, energy drinks, cosmetics, and even kohl , Emirati innovator Noora Al Mazroui is creating an entire product line from a single item: date pits.The 60-year-old UAE national has made […]

Green fuel: UAE retail giant LuLu now runs delivery fleet with biodiesel from used cooking oil | World News

LuLu’s delivery trucks and vans run on biodiesel refined from used cooking oil collected across its UAE stores/ Image courtesy: Gulf News LuLu Group, one of the UAE’s largest retail chains, has begun powering its delivery fleet with biodiesel made from used cooking oil collected across its stores. This move is part of the company’s […]

Eid Al Adha 2025: From Egypt to the UAE, can families across the Arab region afford sheep for sacrifice? | World News

Eid Al Adha Sheep Prices Vary Sharply Across Arab World Amid Economic Strain/ Image: (AP/ Achmad Ibrahim) As Eid Al Adha approaches, Muslims across the Arab world are facing sharply rising sheep prices, a challenge that, according to Gulf News, is prompting many families to scale back, share animals, or choose symbolic alternatives. While the […]

‘Treated like criminals’: UAE-based Pak man detained 12 hours, denied entry to Georgia despite UAE residency | World News

Image generated by AI for creative and illustration purposes Several UAE residents travelling to Georgia for the Eid Al Adha holidays have been refused entry at Kutaisi International Airport under new visa regulations implemented by Georgia on April 17, 2025. The changes were introduced through an amendment to the Government Resolution of June 5, 2015, […]

Musk vs Trump: Elon Musk fan Ian Miles Cheon asks him to move space program to UAE | World News

Image generated by AI for creative and illustrative purposes only There’s always one tweet that distills geopolitical fantasy into 280 characters. This time, it came from Elon Musk loyalist Ian Miles Cheong:“Elon Musk should simply move his entire SpaceX operation to the United Arab Emirates. The UAE stands at the forefront of technological progress and […]

UAE Golden Visa vs top EU residency programs (Portugal, Greece, Malta & more): which one works best for you? | World News

Image generated by AI for illustrative and creative purposes only For those seeking global mobility, financial security, or a second home, Golden Visa and Citizenship by Investment programs open doors to new opportunities. Whether it’s residency in Europe, business expansion in the UAE, or access to visa-free travel worldwide, these programs offer fast tracks to […]

UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed joins Eid Al Adha prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | World News

UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed/ Image: File UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed the Eid Al Adha prayer this morning at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, joined by senior members of the ruling family and government officials. After the prayer, Sheikh Mohamed exchanged Eid greetings with fellow […]

Eid Al Adha 2025: Will UAE residents get an extra day off for the weekend overlap? | World News

Image generated by AI for creative and illustrative purpose The UAE has officially announced the dates for the Eid Al Adha 2025 public holiday. Following the moon-sighting committee’s confirmation on Tuesday, May 27, the holiday begins on Thursday, June 5 with Arafat Day, and continues with Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, Saturday, June […]

UAE Midday Work Ban from June 15 to September: What rules employers need to know | World News

UAE Midday Work Ban Returns This Summer The UAE’s Midday Break regulation will be enforced once again this summer, from June 15 to September 15, 2025, to protect workers from extreme heat during peak afternoon hours. Outdoor work under direct sunlight is banned from 12:30pm to 3:00pm during this period, under strict guidelines issued by […]