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New visa centre for Indians opens in Saudi’s Jubail city

Published on October 17, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Ashraf Jamal

For the benefit of Indian expatriates working in Saudi Arabia, a new India Passport and Visa Application Centre has opened in the city of Jubail.

Dubai gears up to celebrate Deepavali in style

There is considerable excitement among the Indian expatriate community in Dubai as the wonder city gears up to celebrate Deepavali or Diwali in style.

Published on October 17, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Ashraf Jamal

School fees for foreigners, permanent resident students to be increased

School fees for foreigners and permanent residents (PR) will be increased from next year, announced the Ministry of Education (MOE) today.

Published on October 17, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Ashraf Jamal

NTU emerges on top in QS Asia University Rankings

Adding another feather to its cap, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has emerged as Asia’s top university in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings.

Published on October 17, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Ashraf Jamal

NRI net deposits drop to USD434 million from USD3.84 billion: ASSOCHAM

With the fall in crude oil prices and the fading away of the glorious years of Gulf countries, there has been significant drop of about 98 per cent in net deposits by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in April-August this fiscal, says an ASSOCHAM report

Published on October 16, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Ashraf Jamal

NParks’ Parks Festival kicks off from October 28 to 29 with multiple activities

Away from the humdrum of city life, Singaporeans can expect a close rendezvous with Nature on October 28 and 29 during the NParks’ Parks Festival. The fun-filled weekend will feature more than 50 activities at about five parks in Singapore.

Published on October 16, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Ashraf Jamal

Counter-terrorism exercise to be conducted at Changi Airport Terminal 3

To check the preparedness and coordination of the concerned agencies in case of a terrorist attack, a multi-agency counter-terrorism exercise will be conducted at Changi Airport Terminal 3 on October 17 between 1 and 3am.

Published on October 16, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Ashraf Jamal

Deepavali to bring momentum in sales for UAE jewellers

Jewellers in United Arab Emirates (UAE) are happy that Festival of Lights Deepavali and Dhanteras will bring momentum in their sales as there has been drop in gold prices.

Published on October 14, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Ashraf Jamal

‘Job Shadowing Day’ to help special needs students discover career interests in Singapore

For helping special education (Sped) school students to get acquainted with various jobs in Singapore, Job Shadowing Day, will run as an annual programme from next year.