Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Dubai grants $11.98 million in social benefits for determined Emirati citizen

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The government of Dubai has approved $11.98 million (Dh44 million) in additional social benefits for disabled Emiratis. The payments will go to people under 60 who have physical or mental problems. Benefits also cover fees for teachers, caregivers, personal assistants and sign language interpreters. The government of Dubai has approved $11.98 million (Dh44 million) in … Read more

Nordics in World Cup push for workers rights in Qatar

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COPENHAGEN: Vehemently opposed to Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup, football federations in the Nordic countries are putting pressure on Doha and FIFA to improve conditions for migrant workers in the emirate. Together with rights organisation Amnesty International, the federations of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland have ratcheted up the pressure in recent … Read more

Emirates extends suspension of flights from Pakistan till July 28

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Emirates airline has further extended the suspension of its flights from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka until July 28, Khaleej Times reported. In response to a query on Twitter, Emirates airline clarified that passengers who have connected through these countries over the last 14 days, too, will not be accepted to travel from any … Read more