Ashwani Kumar

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Dubai Holding’s ‘Gift It Forward’ drive promotes sustainability, community engagement

Dec 10, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Ashwani Kumar

Dubai: Residents and tourists can get ready for more than a month of festivities in the 3,000-year-old mountain village of Hatta from Friday. The new ‘Hatta Winter’ initiative, part of the Dubai Destinations campaign aimed at showcasing various locations across the emirate, will feature a wide range of family-friendly activities and events, catering to people of all ages.

Dec 10, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Ashwani Kumar

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s visa amnesty programme has provided major relief to overstayers, allowing them to regularise their status and lead dignified lives. This is especially true for low-paid workers, such as maids, who are unable to pay hefty overstay fines.

Dec 8, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Ashwani Kumar

Dubai: In a shining moment, Al Dhabi Al Mheiri has become the youngest Emirati to receive the prestigious Diana Award for fostering a culture of reading among the younger generation. At just 10 years old, Al Dhabi wears many hats, including being the youngest Emirati entrepreneur, publisher, and Guinness World Record holder. The Diana Award, established in memory of Princess Diana, recognises young individuals aged nine-25, who have made significant contributions to society in various fields.

Dec 6, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Ashwani Kumar

Dubai: Indian expats living in the UAE can now surprise their loved ones back home by ordering food and gifts, and even booking restaurant tables through the popular on-demand convenience platform Swiggy, a top company official said. Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Swiggy Food MarketPlace, underlined that UAE residents can log into the Swiggy app and place orders for delivery to their friends and family in India. “We deliver to almost 700 cities across India.