The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said in a statement that authorities 'detected a tanker oil spill affecting Umm Al Quwain's beaches', adding all of the beaches in the emirates were closed
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju assures support to stranded Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Requests to rescue the thousands of Umrah pilgrims have been pouring in from around the world, urging the Indian government and the aviation regulator to arrange additional flights to facilitate the pilgrims' return to India
NRI alert: Four consular service centres shut down in the UAE
The Indian Embassy in the UAE announced the closure of four consular application centres from October 22, stating 'administrative reasons'
Middle East war: Houthis strike Yemeni military camp killing over 50 soldiers
Riyadh's airport remains closed following the deadly attacks, even as Iran is actively strengthening its ties with Russia and China over acquiring nuclear weapons
Shah Rukh Khan’s music festival coming to Abu Dhabi next year
The one-day musical extravaganza to take place on March 20, 2027, in Abu Dhabi, has an interesting lineup of celebrity singers, including Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla, and Sonu Nigam
BR Shetty files $15 billion lawsuit against Bank of Baroda; alleges fraud and forged signatures
Bank of Baroda responded to the allegations, saying it had not been served with the suit and that the allegations remained untested in court. The lender said it would defend itself firmly, while continuing recovery proceedings against BR Shetty, founder of NMC Healthcare and UAE Exchange
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi ballistic missile
Following attacks by the Houthis on King Khalid international airport, and Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh, US President Donald Trump had said that the Houthis were stepping up attacks on Saudi infrastructure to drive up energy prices ahead of the US midterm elections
IHC, other investors eye stake in Bandhan Bank promoter
The investment company of Abu Dhabi’s national security adviser and deputy ruler Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, IHC, is...
Houthis strike Riyadh airport again; Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia urged to stay indoors
The Houthis have warned airlines and passengers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace. They said they were targeting Saudi Arabia over its support for government forces in Yemen's civil war. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has advised Indians to stay alert and follow official channels for more information
UAE says Omani co-pilot of Flydubai was inspired by 9/11 and planned similar suicide mission
The co-pilot who was on board the flight, scheduled to travel from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026, aimed to cause the greatest possible loss of life. The Attorney General explained that investigators had traced the ideological and professional background of the 29-year-old suspect
Over 100 India-UAE companies meet in Mumbai; sign pact to bolster business ties
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) signed a cooperation agreement during the India–UAE Business Forum to create practical channels for trade, investment and private-sector collaboration
British colonial rule in India saw lions and tigers hunted to the brink of extinction
Since ancient times Indians have understood that humans and animals can share a landscape