Indian nationals applying for passport services in the UAE will have to pay higher fees from July 1, with the Indian Consulate in Dubai confirming to Khaleej Times that the revised passport charges announced by the Government of India will also be implemented in the Emirates. However, the exact fee structure in UAE currency and details of the application process will be announced in the coming weeks. “The revised rates and procedure for passport services in the UAE will be shared by the concerned officials in the coming weeks,” an official at the Indian Consulate in Dubai told Khaleej Times.…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia expressed its condolences to Venezuela following the earthquake that struck coastal cities west of the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended the Kingdom’s sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Venezuela. The powerful earthquake resulted in a number of deaths, injuries, and missing persons. The Kingdom also affirmed its solidarity with Venezuela and its people during this painful tragedy, extending its sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured and the safe…
MIAMI GARDENS — Vinícius Júnior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday to secure top spot in Group C and advance to the World Cup knockout stage. The Real Madrid forward continued his impressive tournament by scoring in the seventh minute and again just before halftime, taking his tally to four goals in the competition and moving level with France’s Kylian Mbappé and Norway’s Erling Haaland, one goal behind Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Matheus Cunha added Brazil’s third goal as the five-time world champions reached the knockout stage for the 15th consecutive World Cup. Morocco joined Brazil in…
MANAMA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate meetings with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi in Manama on Thursday. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United States of America. During the meeting, Prince Faisal and Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani reviewed the latest developments regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and Iran,…
CARACAS — Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting off powerful aftershocks. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas on Wednesday afternoon, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said at least 164 people were confirmed dead and 971 others injured. The latest figures mark a sharp increase from an earlier reported toll of 32 dead…
Alisha Moopen, MD and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr. Ali Abi Raad, MD InterSystems ME, India and South Africa. Dubai — Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres, a part of Aster DM Healthcare Group, has emerged as the first healthcare provider in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region to adopt artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electronic health record (EHR) platform by US-based data technology provider, InterSystems. Alisha Moopen, MD and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr. Ali Abi Raad, MD InterSystems ME, India and South Africa, to implement the first-of-its-kind IntelliCare by InterSystems across 31 facilities of Medcare network of six hospitals and 25 medical centres. Medcare’s adopted the AI-driven EHR system, while many healthcare organisations across the…
Abu Dhabi authorities have temporarily closed a restaurant for posing a risk to public health. On June 25, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority issued its decision to temporarily administratively close ‘Safari Plaza Restaurant’. The food control report, the authority said, indicated that the decision was issued due to repeated food safety violations and the failure to implement effective corrective measures. The restaurant is located at Al Muroor Road of Abu Dhabi City, and it holds Commercial Licence No. CN-1010084. The restaurant’s administrative closure order will remain in effect until the causes of the decision exist. The establishment…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) seized 1,401,925 amphetamine pills concealed inside a machine used for crushing rocks in the Northern Borders Region. The security authorities arrested the transporter and the intended recipients of the shipment in the Northern Borders Region. Those arrested included three Saudi citizens and a Jordanian resident. The seizure was part of the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to combat narcotics and monitor smuggling and trafficking activities targeting the Kingdom’s security and youth. Security authorities urged the public to report any activities related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling the phone number 911…
Dubai’s theatre lovers can look forward to an intense courtroom drama as Baarah, a Hindi adaptation of Reginald Rose’s award-winning classic 12 Angry Men, takes the stage at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, from June 26 to 28. Presented by H72 Productions and adapted and directed by Gautam Goenka, the production marks the first time the classic is being staged in Hindi at the venue. Performed in Hindi with English subtitles, the play aims to make the timeless story accessible to both Hindi-speaking audiences and theatre-goers from diverse backgrounds. The story follows 12 jurors tasked with deciding the fate of a…
KANSAS CITY — Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday while enjoying one of the most memorable World Cups of his remarkable career, with Argentina already through to the knockout stage and the captain standing alone as the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. Messi marked the occasion alongside his Argentina teammates at the team’s training base in Kansas City, Missouri, during his sixth World Cup appearance and his fifth birthday celebration at the tournament. The Argentina captain has been the driving force behind his team’s strong start, scoring all five of Argentina’s goals so far — including a hat trick…