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SpiceJet to start new airline in UAE

Business | Oct 23, 2019, 06:57 PM IST

"We have started SpiceJet freighter aircraft and we will be expanding on that as well. We are trying to create a logistics hub at RAK airport for aircraft maintenance and repair operations". Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation Ras Al Khaimah, said they are working towards upgrading travellers experience and adding more routes to and from Ras al Khaimah.

Indian nurses in UAE may lose jobs over new requirement

World | Oct 20, 2019, 10:10 PM IST

More than 200 nurses have already lost their jobs, while several others have been demoted after the UAE made a bachelor's degree in nursing as the minimum educational qualification for registered nurses, the Gulf News said in the report on Monday.

UAE to invest $5bn in oil refinery project in Pakistan

World | Oct 04, 2019, 04:41 PM IST

PARCO Coastal Refinery is among UAE's major investments in the country. It was incorporated in Pakistan in May 1974, as a public limited company.

Saudi Crown Prince expressed understanding about India's approach & actions in J&K

News | Oct 02, 2019, 03:14 PM IST

NSA Ajit Doval holds meeting with Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh, Saudi Crown Prince expressed understanding about India's approach & actions in J&K

UAE to deport Indian worker held for stealing mangoes

Indian Man caught stealing 2 mangoes at Dubai airport, to be deported

World | Sep 24, 2019, 12:57 PM IST

During interrogation and prosecution investigation, the accused recounted that he had been working at Terminal 3 of the Dubai airport.

UAE honours outgoing Indian envoy with Order of Zayed II award

World | Sep 12, 2019, 12:24 PM IST

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan bestowed the award upon Suri, who has been serving as the Indian ambassador to the Gulf nation since October 2016.

Indian man stabs wife to death in UAE

Crime | Sep 11, 2019, 01:08 PM IST

The 43-year-old man, identified as U.C, killed his wife C. Vidhya Chandran, 39, after a heated argument in a car park in Al Quoz here on Monday,

200 unpaid Indian workers in UAE to get wages

World | Sep 10, 2019, 12:14 PM IST

"The issue of Al Wasita Emirates Catering Services should be resolved shortly. They will receive their unpaid salaries, air tickets and visa cancellation done hopefully in the next week or so," said Pooja Vernekar, First Secretary (Community Affairs), Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

Pavan Kapoor appointed as India's Ambassador to UAE

India | Aug 28, 2019, 10:04 PM IST

Senior diplomat Pavan Kapoor has been appointed as India's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of External Affairs announced Tuesday. Kapoor, a 1990-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, will replace Navdeep Suri as India's Ambassador to the UAE. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly, the MEA said in a statement.

PM Modi conferred with The King Hamad Order of the

PM Modi conferred The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance

India | Aug 25, 2019, 12:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was conferred with The King Hamad Order of Renaissance by King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Manama.

PM Modi buys laddoo from Abu Dhabi outlet, launches RuPay card in UAE

India | Aug 24, 2019, 10:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the first RuPay card payment in UAE by swiping it from a mock Chhappan Bhog Abu Dhabi outlet and purchased one-kilogram laddoo. The prime minister will offer it as a 'prasad' at Shreenathji Temple in Bahrain on Sunday.

UAE honours PM Narendra Modi with highest civilian award 'Order of Zayed'

UAE honours PM Modi with highest civilian award 'Order of Zayed'

India | Aug 24, 2019, 06:30 PM IST

Modi thanked the UAE government for the honour and dedicated the award to the skills and abilities of 1.3 billion Indians. "I am humbled to get the 'Order of Zayed' a while ago. This award is not for an individual but for the spirit of Indian culture and is dedicated to the skills and abilities of 1.3 billion Indians. I thank the Government of the United Arab Emirates for this honour," he tweeted.

Modi launches RuPay card in UAE

World | Aug 24, 2019, 07:38 PM IST

RuPay card scheme was launched in 2012 to fulfil the Reserve Bank of India's vision to have a domestic, open and multilateral system of payments. RuPay facilitates electronic payment at all Indian banks and financial institutions.

Political stability makes India investment hub, says Modi as he urges NRIs to invest in JK

India | Aug 24, 2019, 03:48 PM IST

Addressing a group of NRI business community in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, Modi thanked them, saying they have made a vital contribution to India's economic growth. Highlighting the economic opportunities in India, he said, "Political stability and predictable policies framework are key driving forces for investors and these factors have made India an attractive investment destination in the world."

PM Modi to be conferred highest civilian award by UAE, stresses on strenghtening bilateral ties

India | Aug 24, 2019, 10:23 AM IST

The UAE will award PM Modi with the Order of Zayed, which was conferred earlier in April 2019 in recognition of his distinguished leadership for giving a big boost to bilateral relations between the two countries

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Abu Dhabi; will discuss bilateral, regional, international matters

India | Aug 24, 2019, 12:03 AM IST

Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his country, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE's Minister of Economy said India's partnership with the UAE is set to play a key role in its march towards its ambitious goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy.

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