Hyderabad Woman Trafficked to Kuwait, MEA Appeals to Police to Crack Down on Illegal Travel Agent March 18, 2019 17:30
The Ministry of External Affairs has written the Telangana Director General of Police to crack down on an illegal travel agent Mohd Aleem in Hyderabad for allegedly trafficking Mehraj Begum to Kuwait. In February, the…
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Kerala Woman Killed in Road Mishap in Dubai, Husband Critically Injured February 25, 2019 12:13
An Indian-origin woman was killed and her husband was critically injured after their car smashed into a truck in Dubai, the media reported on Sunday. The victim has been identified as Reeja Varghese. Her husband,…
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United States Imposes Sanctions on Indian National Jasmeet Hakimzada for Drug Trafficking February 21, 2019 13:28
The United States has imposed sanctions against a UAE-based Indian National and his parents for allegedly running a global money laundering and smuggling network for heroin. The US Department of Treasury on Wednesday said “Jasmeet…
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Indian Actor and Teacher Swaroop Rawal Among Dubai’s $1 Mn Global Teachers Prize February 21, 2019 12:27
Indian actor and life skills teacher Swaroop Rawal has been named among the top 10 finalists of the USD 1 million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize for her use of unique teaching methods to reach…
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Dubai-Based Indian Brothers Pledge to Donate Rs 1 Crore for Pulwama Attack Victim’s Kin February 20, 2019 18:12
Two Indian origin entrepreneur brothers based in Dubai have announced financial assistance of Rs 1 crore to the families of killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Pulwama attack by Pakistan-based terror group…
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Indian Community in Gulf Pay Homage to Pulwama Martyrs February 18, 2019 10:37
The Indian community in Gulf on Sunday came together to pay tribute to the victims of Pulwama terror attack at the auditorium in Indian Embassy in Muscat. The ‘Shraddanjali Sabha’ was attended by a huge…
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Indian Couple Killed on Desert Safari in UAE, 5 Others Injured February 15, 2019 15:09
An Indian tourist couple was killed and five others, from their family, including two children were injured after their speeding vehicle flipped over multiple times during a desert safari in Sharjah. The mishap took place…
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Union Cabinet Approves Three MoUs between India and Saudi Arabia February 14, 2019 11:28
As Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected visit India next week, Union cabinet approved three Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Saudi Arabia in Tourism, Custom Matters, and Investment. Cabinet Meeting chaired…
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Abu Dhabi Includes Hindi as Third Official Language in Courts February 11, 2019 15:13
Abu Dhabi has decided to add Hindi as the third official language used in its courts, along with Arabic and English, as part of a move designed to improve access to justice. The Abu Dhabi…
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97-year-old Indian-origin Man may Become First Centenarian Driving on Dubai Roads February 11, 2019 15:01
A 97-year-old,Tehemten Homi Dhunjiboy Mehta of Indian descent in UAE could become the first centenarian to be driving on Dubai roads in three years as he got his driving licence renewed for the next four…
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UAE NRI Files Plea in SC Seeks Free Transportation Of Bodies February 05, 2019 14:29
UAE based NRI files Petition in Supreme court seeking the centre to arrange free transportation of bodies of Indians who die abroad. The plea has been filed by one Ashraf Thamarassery, presently working in United…
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3 Indians from UAE Receive Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards January 24, 2019 11:11
Three Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday were among others who won the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA). President of India Ram Nath Kovind conferred the award on Surender Singh…
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