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Three UAE Expats Win Dh53.75 Million in Lottery Draws

ABU DHABI - During this week, three expatriates — two Indians and a Nepalese national — struck life-changing lottery wins across the UAE, collectively taking home around Dh53.75 million...

The Man at the Wheel -M.A. Yusuffali 

When a billionaire takes the helm on the world's most strategic waterway, it is rarely just for the...

A Life Built in Service: The Long Gulf Journey of Dr. Puthur Rahman

For decades, Dr. Puthur Rahman has been among the first people his party turns to whenever the Gulf...

Surge in Distress Calls from Indian Workers in Abroad

MUMBAI, India – India's Ministry of External Affairs has recorded more than 16,000 grievances from Indian nationals abroad...

Canada Caps Student Intake as New Controls Reshape Indian Enrolment

By Robert M OTTAWA, Canada — Canada’s federal government is maintaining tighter controls on international student intake following a cap...

Three UAE Expats Win Dh53.75 Million in Lottery Draws

ABU DHABI - During this week, three expatriates — two Indians and a Nepalese national — struck life-changing lottery wins across the UAE, collectively...

Saudi Arabia Resumes Umrah Visas as New Season Begins

After weeks of suspension during Hajj, the Kingdom has thrown open the doors to millions of pilgrims once again — with tighter systems, new...

Dubai Removes Property Value Floor for Investor Visas, Expanding Buyer Access

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai has eliminated the minimum property value required for its two-year property-linked residency visa, a significant policy shift that...

Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry, suspends Umrah visas ahead of Hajj

Riyadh — Saudi Arabia has introduced new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, limiting entry into Makkah to permit holders and suspending Umrah visas as...

When the Desert Learns to Weep

From the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah to the salt flats of Abu Dhabi, rain transforms the Emirates into something ancient and alive A Nation...

UAE Pledges $1.2bn for Gaza at Trump’s Peace Board

WASHINGTON- The United Arab Emirates pledged $1.2 billion Thursday to support Gaza's reconstruction and stability through US President Donald Trump's newly launched Board of...