India: Alarm for radioactive material activated by medicines at Lucknow airport August 18, 2024 A shipment of cancer medications triggered a radioactive material alarm in the cargo area of Lucknow’s international airport, but it was later deemed safe… Continue Reading
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Syria August 18, 2024 A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Syria on Friday, August 16, as reported by the UAE’s National Seismic Network of the National Centre of Meteorology… Continue Reading
Meta welcomes Turkey lifting access ban on Instagram, spokesperson says August 18, 2024 Meta Platforms announced on Tuesday that it welcomed Turkey’s decision to restore access to Instagram and that it remains in discussions with Turkish authorities… Continue Reading
People leave New Zealand in record numbers as economy bites August 18, 2024 Record numbers of people are leaving New Zealand as unemployment rises, interest rates stay high, and economic growth remains sluggish, according to government statistics…. Continue Reading
India doctors end one-day strike over colleague’s sexual assault, murder August 18, 2024 On Sunday, junior doctors across many Indian hospitals continued their strike demanding justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered, even after the… Continue Reading
More UAE stores introduce India’s UPI payment system August 18, 2024 Abu Dhabi-based retail leader LuLu Group International has launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) – India’s real-time payment system – across all its UAE… Continue Reading
India successfully launches Earth Observation Satellite-8 August 18, 2024 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh,… Continue Reading
Dubai Sports City – Area Guide August 18, 2024 ### Dubai Sports City Dubai Sports City is strategically located near two major highways, Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. Its convenient position… Continue Reading
Business Bay – Area Guide August 18, 2024 ### ABOUT BUSINESS BAY DUBAI Business Bay is a vibrant mixed-use district in Dubai, situated along the sparkling waters of the Dubai Canal and… Continue Reading
Pakistan-UAE travel: Visit visa violators will be stopped at departure, official warns August 18, 2024 Pakistani citizens traveling to the UAE on a visit visa will be subject to inspections at Pakistani airports, and may be prevented from departing… Continue Reading