As many as 4,705 Indian nationals are lodged in various prisons of the Gulf countries, with most of them lodged in jails of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – either being tried for some crime or convicted, the Lok Sabha was informed.
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Number of restaurants and cafes reach 11,813 in Dubai
Food aficionados have another reason to go to Dubai as the total number of restaurants and cafes in this wonder city has reached 11,813 at the end of 2018. Moreover, Indians are leading the top ten nationalities investing in this sector.
New 550m high tower Burj Jumeira to become another icon of Dubai’s skyline
A new architectural marvel in the form of 550m high tower known as Burj Jumeira is coming up in Dubai. Its design has been inspired by the United Arab Emirate’s sand dunes.
Rahul Gandhi to visit UAE on January 11, 12
India News: Congress president Rahul Gandhi is set to extend international outreach among the Indian diaspora.
Dubai to host biggest yoga festival in 2019
Dubai is set to host the biggest festival of Yoga in 2019 to refresh the body, mind and spirit. The two-day festival is expected to be filled with inspiration, invigoration and zen.
Dubai Police now boast of high-tech vehicle capable of recognising faces
Famous in the world for having the most modern technology in the world, Dubai Police now boast of a new high-tech vehicle which can recognise faces, another reason for speeding criminals in the UAE to be very afraid.
DBS to double staff in Dubai to tap wealth of Middle East businessmen and rich NRIs
In order to capitalise on the growing wealth of Middle East businessmen and rich Non-Resident Indians, DBS plans to almost triple its revenue in the region. For this, it will also double its Dubai banking staff by 2023.
Dubai-based Careem acquires Indian bus-shuttle firm Commut
Hyderabad-based bus-shuttle app Commut, which was started by six alumni of IIIT-Hyderabad about three years ago, has been acquired by Dubai-based ride-hailing app Careem Networks FZ.
‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma leads India to victory against Pakistan in Asia Cup
Rohit Sharma was in cracking form as he got India off to a flying start in their run chase against Pakistan in the Asia Cup.
DFSA and MAS sign fintech agreement
In another step towards closer ties between Dubai and Singapore, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have signed a fintech agreement that allows referrals of innovative businesses between them.
