The accused were intercepted by the officials after their arrival from Dubai on Thursday. They were found to be carrying over 7.5 lakh cigarette sticks in their baggage, the customs officials said.
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Dubai-based Indian cleaner draws a heart on the pavement, photo goes viral
Ramesh Gangarajam Gandi says he was just missing her …
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Dubai given safe tourism stamp of approval amid global pandemic
World Travel & Tourism Council’s new ranking gives guidance to travel providers and tourists about new approach to health and safety measures …
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UAE student breaks piggy bank to repatriate 2 Indians, businessman sends 66 others
Second direct flight from Dubai to Guwahati flies home 171 stranded expats Dubai: A Dh3,000 donation from a Sharjah student’s piggy bank along with a Dh100,000 donation from a businessman in Dubai …
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Sharjah Police seize more than 2,000 bikes and motorcycles in safety push
Thousands of bicycles and motorbikes were confiscated over the past week as part of a safety drive by Sharjah Police. More than 2,000 cyclists and motorcyclists were caught breaking rules during a …
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UAE’s Hope probe to Mars launch hailed by French space agency
President says ‘the global space community is following with great acclaim and appreciation the vision of our Emirati partners’.
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Dubai Customs outsmarts man who tries to smuggle in 1.3kg crystal meth amid pandemic
Passenger had concealed the substance in the inner lining of his suitcase Dubai: An Asian passenger thought he could smuggle narcotics into Dubai when flights resumed amid the pandemic, but he was …
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Students from 10 different countries graduate from Dubai Business Associates programme
The DBA programme offers outstanding and ambitious graduates an unrivalled opportunity to study and do business in Dubai.
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Newsmaker: UAE Hope Probe — Reaching for Mars
Launch of the UAE research mission to Mars marks a milestone for the Arab world Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Mars, where the outside temperature is a chilly minus 60 degrees …
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UAE reports 254 new coronavirus cases, zero deaths
The UAE has reported 254 new coronavirus cases and 494 recoveries on Thursday. The ministry of Health and Prevention has also said that no deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country …
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UAE residents happy to make ‘Eid at home’ a family affair
We are glad that we are living in this country that cares for us and is taking all the precautions to keep us safe’ …
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UAE visa fine waivers: All Indian expats need to know
Indian missions in UAE have responded to their citizens’ frequently asked questions regarding the recent visa fine waiver scheme announced by UAE. Q: My resident/employment visa expired before March 1 …
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Free COVID-19 tests for Sharjah government employees and their families
Tests will be done at the Sharjah Expo Centre and Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club Sharjah: All Sharjah government employees and their families will now be tested for COVID-19 free of charge.
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Dubai court freezes NMC founder Shetty’s assets
Credit Europe Bank’s Dubai business has brought proceedings against NMC and Mr Shetty for non-payment of $8.4m in outstanding debt relating to a 2013 facility, according to recently unsealed …
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More Sharjah Museums open to the public with some shows extended till October-end
As part of its four-phase reopening plan, Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has opened four more of its attractions for the public. After the closure of all its venues last March in line with the …
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Free Covid-19 tests for Sharjah govt employees, their families
Sharjah government employees and their families will now be tested free of cost, the emirate’s human resources department has announced. The free tests will target all employees, including Emiratis …
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Video: Second stage of Covid-19 home testing for elderly people underway in Sharjah
The Sharjah Social Services Department, SSSD, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, has started the second stage of conducting home Covid-19 testing for all the elderly registered …
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