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Business & Economy

ECC approves Rs2.5bn for Pakistan Maritime Science and Technology Park

Finance Minister Aurangzeb chairs meeting; key allocations made for ECP, FWO, and Rangers

Published 24 Oct, 2025 10:01pm

World

Hamas under pressure as Trump issues deadline on Gaza peace plan

Hamas reviews Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan; Arab and Muslim countries welcome Trump's peace efforts

Published 30 Sep, 2025 10:11pm

World

UAE makes passport cover page mandatory for entry permit applications

Applicants must now submit an additional document along with standard requirements, say experts

Published 26 Sep, 2025 12:02am

World

UAE, Indonesia stand united with Qatar following Israeli attacks

Discussions centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation in economy, development, investment, and renewable energy

Published 13 Sep, 2025 10:33am

Pakistan

Islamabad International Airport operations to be handed over to UAE in new deal

Agreement is set to be finalised under G2G model

Published 29 Aug, 2025 03:25pm

Sports

Pakistan, Afghanistan set to clash in T20 tri-series in UAE

Pakistan enters the match with a mixed record of performances

Updated 29 Aug, 2025 01:59pm

Business & Economy

Overseas Pakistanis send $3.2 billion in remittances in July

Inflows rise 7.4% year-on-year; Saudi Arabia tops list of source countries

Published 08 Aug, 2025 04:53pm

Pakistan

President Zardari confers Nishan-e-Pakistan on Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

Pakistan, UAE sign five accords of cooperation in railway, mining, and other sectors

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 07:06pm

Pakistan

How many labourers were sent abroad for employment in 2024?

Middle East hosts highest number of Pakistani labourers

Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:02pm

Business & Economy

Workers’ remittances increase by 31.7% to $20.8b in July to January

On year-on-year basis, workers’ remittances during January 2025 recorded an inflow of $3b

Published 11 Feb, 2025 09:55am

Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz to visit UAE next week for World Governments Summit

Will also hold bilateral meetings with UAE leadership

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 07:57pm

World

UAE reveals new family laws impacting marriages and individual rights

Husbands are required to officially document divorces within 15 days

Published 10 Jan, 2025 10:18am

Life & Style

UAE PM Rashid unveils billion-dollar housing project for newly-weds

Says efforts will continue to promote comfort of citizens

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 06:37pm

World

Tourists who mocked burqa-clad woman in Dubai arrested

The police statement emphasized that the tourists violated UAE laws by filming the woman

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 02:07pm

World

Four Pakistani men sent to prison in UAE for impersonating police, kidnapping Indians

Two members of gang posed as police officers and forced victims into separate vehicles

Published 23 Dec, 2024 12:30pm

Pakistan

Government blocks passports of hundreds of Pakistanis jailed in UAE

Decision taken because of criminal charges

Published 22 Dec, 2024 09:41pm

Sports

Champions Trophy: Neutral venue for India’s matches finalised

This follows the ICC's announcement of a "hybrid model" for the tournament

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:48pm

Life & Style

‘Christmas Miracle’: Man returns home after detention over Google review

Craig Ballentine describes experience as ‘overwhelming’

Published 21 Dec, 2024 12:41am

Life & Style

Check now as first UAE lottery draw winners announced

Many hope to fulfil their dreams

Published 14 Dec, 2024 11:32pm

Pakistan

UAE imposes new requirement for employment visas from Pakistan

The new requirement follows reports of Pakistani nationals engaging in begging

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:11pm

World

Being a good resident in UAE will now get you special benefits

The initiative aims to recognize individuals who adhere to UAE residency regulations

Published 23 Oct, 2024 04:44pm

Life & Style

Every baby born in Dubai to get special passport

It will register children of compulsory school age and monitor their enrollment in schools

Updated 07 Oct, 2024 11:03am

Pakistan

Pakistani consulate in UAE sets out important guidelines for visa seekers

The advisory provided resources for obtaining information on labor laws and other regulations

Published 29 Sep, 2024 03:52pm

World

Oil power UAE completes Arab world’s first nuclear plant

It will generate 25 per cent of the electricity needs of Abu Dhabi

Published 05 Sep, 2024 11:56pm

World

Taliban codify morality laws requiring Afghan women to cover faces, men to grow beards

In rare move, UAE accepts Taliban government ambassador

Updated 23 Aug, 2024 08:22pm

Life & Style

Emirati Princess Sheikha Mahra ‘divorces’ husband via Instagram post

All the pictures shared with her husband have been removed from her social media account

Published 17 Jul, 2024 11:49pm

Pakistan

Pakistani men sentenced to deportation from Dubai for raping roommate

The two men threatened the victim with a knife

Published 30 Jun, 2024 09:10am

Pakistan

UAE’s flydubai announces new routes to Pakistan

Launch of flights to Islamabad, Lahore to start on July 1

Published 24 Jun, 2024 11:20pm

World

Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries celebrating Eidul Azha today

Pakistan will celebrate eid tomorrow

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 05:41pm

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia biggest destination for Pakistani workers in 2023

Over 800,000 people moved to the Gulf in the past year

Published 13 Jun, 2024 10:03pm