DUBAI: Dubai Police have arrested a fraudulent gang that posed as Consumer Rights Protection officials, warning residents to stay alert against financial scams. The suspects allegedly called victims, instructing them to log into the UAE Pass app and share bank details, including card numbers, CVV codes, and OTPs. Once they gained access, the scammers drained […]
NEW DELHI: Indian tax authorities have ordered Samsung and its executives to pay $601 million in back taxes and penalties, accusing the company of dodging tariffs on key telecom equipment imports, Reuters reported. This massive demand—one of the largest ever imposed on an electronics giant—will cut deeply into Samsung’s net profit in India, which stood […]
DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed road improvement works leading to the Hatta Souq Roundabout, enhancing traffic flow, road safety, and connectivity in the region. As part of its infrastructure development plans, RTA constructed a 1 km service road parallel to Dubai-Hatta Road, improving access to Hatta Souq and easing movement between […]
DUBAI: Parkin Company PJSC has confirmed that Dubai’s Variable Parking Tariff Policy will be implemented from April 4, 2025, introducing peak and off-peak rates across all public parking spaces and a portion of developer-owned spaces. The policy, introduced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), will apply to 100% of public parking and 35% of […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Food Bank, in collaboration with the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative (Ne’ma), is set to distribute one million meals from surplus food to those in need this Ramadan. The initiative aims to curb food waste while promoting sustainability and social responsibility. Now in its third consecutive year, the programme is […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE capital is gearing up to host the 2025 edition of International Jazz Day, a global celebration held annually on April 30 across 190+ countries. As the Global Host City, Abu Dhabi will showcase a month-long jazz extravaganza, culminating in the International Jazz Day “All-Star” Global Concert at Etihad Arena. Organised by […]
NEW DELHI: India has emerged as the world’s largest milk producer, contributing 25% of global milk production, according to Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, S P Singh Baghel. Addressing Parliament, Baghel revealed that India’s milk production has surged by 63.56% over the past decade, rising from 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15 […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Council for Fatwa has announced that Zakat Al Fitr can be given in cash, setting the recommended amount at AED 25 per person for 1446 AH. This confirmation aligns with Islamic teachings while offering convenience to those fulfilling this annual charitable duty. Zakat Al Fitr is a mandatory obligation for all […]
DUBAI: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up for a record-breaking travel surge, with over 3.6 million passengers expected during the Eid holiday peak from March 26 to April 7. The busiest day is projected to be Saturday, April 5, when a staggering 309,000 travellers are set to pass through its terminals. On average, DXB […]
GUJARAT: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set up its first-ever Global Centre for Wellness in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking a major step in advancing traditional medicine research, training, and awareness. The centre has been established in collaboration with India’s Ministry of Ayush under a Project Collaboration Agreement with the WHO. It will serve as a […]
DUBAI: The Dawoodi Bohra community in the UAE has generously donated AED1 million to the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, an initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to honour fathers and support healthcare for the less fortunate. Organised under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the campaign promotes charitable […]
