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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...

The Cassettes Salam Sent

Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar — Dil Abhi Bhara NahinRemembering Asha Bhosle  (September 8, 1933 – April 12, 2026)Some names you do not learn....

Why the Left Faces Tough Times in Kerala This Time

As the Kerala legislative assembly election campaign heats up, predicting the outcome remains difficult. The ruling Left Front faces the challenge of anti-incumbency, while...

The President’s Eid Message That Felt Personal to Millions in the UAE

By Dr. Zareena Moorkan/ Special to Gulf Daily Mail SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates  — The message arrived quietly on a festive morning, like many others...

Who Will Win Kerala 2026 — And Why?

“Kerala’s voters have spent decades perfecting alternation. In 2021, they broke their own rule. In 2026, they must decide whether that was an exception—or...

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 requires organising — whether it is...

How Dubai’s Indian See the Breaking News Drama Back Home

By Bikram Vohra Special to Gulf Daily Mail At the very outset, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. Sure, we are a bit teed...

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...