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Onam 2026: Why UAE Malayalis Are Celebrating for 11 Days

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Kerala’s Malayali community across the UAE is preparing for an unusual Onam season this year, with the traditional Atham-to-Thiruvonam countdown...

Dubai expat denied anticipatory bail in Kerala wife’s death case

THALASSERY, India — A Kerala court has refused anticipatory bail to a Dubai-based Indian man accused of abetting the death of his 20-year-old wife,...

Passport fee relief? Indian expats await Centre’s next move

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Thousands of Indian expatriates in the UAE are awaiting the Indian government's response after the Delhi High Court directed...

UAE Special Olympics Sets Benchmark in Empowering People of Determination

ABU DHABI: The UAE Special Olympics continues to strengthen its role as a leading model in empowering People of Determination, achieving remarkable milestones on...

Oman-India CEPA opens new trade opportunities from June 2026

Muscat, Oman: The Oman-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has entered into force, bringing lower tariffs, improved market access and streamlined customs procedures into effect...

Onam 2026: Why UAE Malayalis Are Celebrating for 11 Days

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Kerala’s Malayali community across the UAE is preparing for an unusual Onam season this year, with the traditional Atham-to-Thiruvonam countdown...

Indian expats across UAE come together for 80th Independence Day

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Indian communities across the UAE came together Saturday to mark the country’s 80th Independence Day, with large crowds gathering...

UAE leaders send India Independence Day greetings to top officials

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: UAE leaders have sent Independence Day greetings to India’s President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the...

Pakistani community celebrates Independence Day in UAE

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emira: Pakistani residents across the UAE gathered Friday to mark their country’s 79th Independence Day, with flag-raising ceremonies and community...

Kerala launches major push to attract more Gulf tourists

KOCHI, India: Kerala is targeting an additional 300,000 tourists from Arab countries over the next five years as the state looks to strengthen its...

COMMUNITY

Dubai launches first environment and climate conference

DUBAI— Dubai has launched its first Environment Conference and...

Sharjah Raises Salaries as 17,776 Government Staff Set to Benefit

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: All Sharjah government employees are...

Indian Consulate warns UAE workers of biometric scams

DUBAI: Indian nationals in the UAE have been warned...

Dubai Police Join Malayali Onam Celebrations in Karama

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Police officers joined members...

Dubai opens three worker markets serving 640,000 workers

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality has opened three...

Onam 2026: Why UAE Malayalis Are Celebrating for 11 Days

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Kerala’s Malayali community across the UAE is preparing for an unusual Onam season this year, with the traditional Atham-to-Thiruvonam countdown stretching...