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Dubai approves 80km New Fourth Corridor road project connecting Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Dubai has approved an eighty-kilometer New Fourth Corridor road project. This significant infrastructure development will connect Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The new corridor will feature twelve lanes, seventy-two bridges, and seventeen tunnels. It is expected to reduce journey times by up to sixty percent. This project aims to boost investment…

The Economic Times

Kerala dentist, mother of two, dies after collapsing in kitchen at Sharjah home

An Indian-origin dentist and mother of two died after collapsing at her home in Sharjah on Monday morning, Gulf News reported.

The Times of India

Georgia and Armenia Budget Travel Guide for Indians: The Caucasus Circuit That Costs Less Than Europe

Why These Two Countries Keep Getting SkippedMost Indian travelers routing through the Middle East on a layover have flown within an hour of Tbilisi without knowing it. Georgia and Armenia don't appear on the standard shortlist, Bali, Europe, Thailand, Dubai, because no one in your extended family has been there…

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Travelling to UAE? Emirates, Etihad cancel flights on Kuwait, Saudi Arabia routes

As tensions in the Middle East continue to impact regional air travel, several airlines have cancelled or adjusted flights between the UAE, Kuwait and parts of Saudi Arabia. While most airline networks remain operational, passengers are being requested to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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5,000 feet down, 6,000 feet up, then gone: The curious case of the Boeing 737 that vanished in Pakistan in just three minutes

A Boeing 737 freighter disappeared over the Arabian Sea during a routine night flight. The aircraft experienced navigation system malfunctions shortly after departing Sharjah. Radar showed the plane plunging violently and veering off course before contact was lost. Naval and air force units are conducting a widespread search for any…

The Economic Times

Cargo plane with 5 on board goes missing off Pakistan's Karachi coast

The missing aircraft, a Boeing 737 operated by Karachi-based K2 Airways, was flying from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to Karachi when it reported a navigation system malfunction at around 9.18 pm local time, according to Pakistan's airport authority. Officials said radar data showed the aircraft suddenly descending and…

The Times of India

Pakistan cargo plane missing off Karachi; search underway

A Pakistan cargo plane lost contact Tuesday night after reporting navigational issues. The aircraft experienced sharp altitude changes before a steep final descent. Early flight data indicated the plane possibly crashed into the sea. Authorities have launched a coordinated search and rescue operation at sea. The missing plane was en…

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Sharjah announces traffic diversions near University city for Etihad rail works; Motorists face delays until August

Sharjah motorists face temporary traffic diversions near University City until August due to construction for the Etihad Rail Station Access Roads Project. Authorities urge drivers to follow new signs and allow extra travel time, especially during peak hours. These essential upgrades are paving the way for faster, sustainable passenger rail…

The Times of India

Sharjah announces new parking timings, paid hours extended to midnight from July 1

Sharjah to extend paid public parking hours across the emirate starting July 1, with fees applying until midnight, Sharjah Municipality announced.

The Times of India

UAE's passenger train tickets are now live. Here's how you can book

The UAE is launching its first inter-emirate passenger train service connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on June 30. Bookings are now open with attractive promotional fares. The service will initially run three direct trips daily in each direction. Future expansion aims to link all emirates by 2027, with Dubai and…

The Economic Times

'Pizza order' call helps Sharjah police rescue expat woman allegedly threatened by husband

A Sharjah Police emergency call operator helped rescue an expatriate woman after realising her repeated requests to "order pizza" were a coded plea for help while she was being threatened at home.

The Times of India

‘Never a problematic person’: Friend remembers Kerala man killed in Sharjah over TikTok row

A childhood friend of Kerala expatriate Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, who was allegedly murdered in Sharjah following a dispute reportedly linked to a TikTok livestream, has shared emotional memories of the man he knew, as the victim's body was repatriated to India on Thursday.

The Times of India

Body of Indian man killed in Sharjah over TikTok row to be repatriated to Kerala today

The mortal remains of a Kerala expatriate who was allegedly murdered in Sharjah following a dispute linked to a TikTok livestream will be repatriated to India on Thursday, according to officials handling the case.

The Times of India

Desert-bred wheat from Sharjah outperforms global standards as demand grows for climate-resilient crops

SHARJAH, UAE, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharjah has achieved a breakthrough in desert wheat cultivation, producing plants with protein levels nearly twice the global soft-wheat average and yields above international benchmarks, a result that researchers say marks significant progress in crop breeding for arid regions. Second-generation plants from Sharjah's…

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TikTok Feud Turns Fatal: Indian Expat Killed in Sharjah After Digital War Spills Into The Streets

An Indian expatriate in the UAE was killed following a TikTok dispute that escalated into a violent confrontation. Authorities have arrested multiple suspects as investigations continue.

The Economic Times

Born and died on same date: Kerala man killed in Sharjah after TikTok dispute turns into fatal attack

An Indian expat's tragic death in Sharjah, allegedly after a TikTok dispute, is marked by a haunting coincidence: his death date, May 31, was also his official birthday. The 40-year-old was stabbed following an online argument that escalated to a real-world confrontation. Police swiftly arrested suspects, warning against online conflicts…

The Times of India

Indian man killed in Sharjah after alleged TikTok dispute turns into fatal attack

An Indian expatriate was killed in Sharjah after an alleged dispute linked to TikTok escalated into a deadly confrontation, prompting police to arrest multiple suspects.

The Economic Times

Andhra govt begins Ebola screening at Vijayawada airport

Andhra Pradesh authorities have initiated Ebola virus screening for international passengers at Vijayawada Airport. A dedicated camp with medical staff is operational. Screening commenced on Tuesday. International flights to Vijayawada Airport operate three times weekly from Singapore. Previously, flights from Sharjah were discontinued.

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Air Arabia resumes flights to 49 destinations from UAE: Services restart from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah

Amid the ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East, airlines have started resuming flight services to international destinations gradually. With appropriate permissions from authorities and mindfully created schedules, the region's connectivity to the globe is back on track.

The Times of India

UAE: Sharjah Ruler approves 330 municipal jobs, Emirati graduates and high school holders eligible

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has approved the recruitment of 330 Emirati citizens across Sharjah's municipalities. This initiative aims to boost national workforce participation and enhance public services, with a focus on supporting graduates and improving municipal operations. The recruitment drive will strengthen local governance and…

The Times of India

UAE unveils Dh6-billion transport masterplan to cut Dubai–Sharjah–Ajman traffic chaos

Commuters between Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman will soon experience significant relief. A massive Dh6 billion highway project and a new Bus Rapid Transit system are set to transform travel. These initiatives aim to reduce traffic jams and offer faster public transport. The plan focuses on smarter mobility, not just more…

The Times of India

Indian woman on visit visa dies in UAE’s Sharjah, body repatriated after month-long delay over financial struggles

The body of a 31-year-old Indian woman who died in Sharjah was sent back home nearly a month later, according to a report by Gulf News, after delays caused by financial struggles and lack of support.

Euronews

UAE: Flood chaos in Sharjah as heavy rain paralyses traffic

Sharjah among hardest‑hit areas in latest rain spell, video shows waterlogged roads and slow‑moving vehicles

Euronews

Flooded streets in Sharjah after heavy rain hits the United Arab Emirates

Vehicles move through flooded streets in Sharjah after heavy rain, as storms affect the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring Oman.

The Times of India

Ancient human habitation unearthed: 125,000-year-old settlement discovered in Sharjah’s Buhais Rockshelter

For years, a site believed to have remained largely uninhabited between 60,000 and 12,000 years ago has been re-evaluated, as new research uncovers evidence of repeated human occupation at Buhais Rockshelter, an archaeological site in Sharjah, UAE. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about human settlement in southeastern Arabia and offer…

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