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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— A Dubai resident from a small fishing village in Sri Lanka has won a gold Mercedes-Benz S-Class 500 in a retail raffle, organisers said. The prize was awarded as part of the Dubai Gold District’s “Shop...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: An unusual yet uplifting episode in Dubai has drawn international attention after gold worth about AED 50,000 (₹12–13 lakh) was accidentally discarded with household waste — only to be recovered and returned to its Indian...

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin around February 18–19, 2026 (most astronomical forecasts and official predictions point to Thursday, February 19 as the likely start, depending on the moon sighting confirmed by the UAE...

DOHA, Qatar (GDM) -- Qatar has unveiled a groundbreaking long-term residency program targeting global entrepreneurs, investors, senior executives and high-skilled professionals, aiming to fuel economic diversification and innovation amid a push beyond its energy sector. Announced by Prime Minister...

By Abdulla Al Baglouchi RIYADH, FEB 02 (GMD): Saudi Arabia’s Special Talent Premium Residency continues to draw strong interest from global professionals seeking long-term residence and career stability in the Kingdom, particularly in research, healthcare, science, and executive leadership roles. Designed...

NEW DELHI- 28 Jan 2026 (GDM) A fresh outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has raised concerns among international health authorities, as officials monitor the risk of cross-border spread amid heavy travel flows between South Asia and...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan 26, 2026 (GDM) — A global labour conference opened in Riyadh on Sunday, with international ministers highlighting sectors such as tourism, mining, and manufacturing as key drivers of future job creation. Speaking at the Global Labor...