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25 Mar

Dubai Gold Plunges 14 Days Straight; 24K Hits Dh523 (₹13,380), India Prices Remain Higher

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Dubai ( Bureau):– Dubai’s gold market is witnessing a dramatic slide, with 24-karat gold dropping to Dh523.25 per gram, marking the 14th consecutive day of decline amid global economic uncertainty. Even 22K gold fell below Dh485 per gram, rattling bullion traders and buyers. The fall is driven by rising global interest rates, a stronger U.S. dollar, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have intensified market volatility. When converted to Indian currency, the Dubai 24K gold price translates to approximately ₹13,380 per gram (1 AED ≈ ₹25.57), which is still lower than retail prices in India, where 24K gold…

06 Mar

Ottawa Charters Emergency Flights to Evacuate 530 Canadians Amid Escalating West Asia War

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) — The federal government has launched an urgent evacuation operation to assist hundreds of Canadians stranded in the Middle East as the regional conflict intensifies. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed on Friday, March 6, 2026, that Ottawa has secured transportation for an initial group of 530 citizens, marking a significant escalation in Canada’s consular response to the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The evacuation plan includes a specifically chartered flight scheduled to depart from Dubai to Istanbul on Saturday, carrying 180 Canadians. Additionally, the government has reserved approximately 350 seats on various…

01 Mar

Indian Celebrities Among Hundreds Stranded in Dubai as Regional Conflict Disrupts Air Travel

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Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): Rising instability in West Asia has left several Indian nationals stuck overseas, including Olympic badminton champion PV Sindhu and Bollywood actor Sonal Chauhan, after flight operations were abruptly suspended in Dubai. The travel chaos follows heightened military action in the region, which has led to precautionary airspace closures over parts of Iran and Iraq. As a result, multiple international carriers have either cancelled flights or altered routes, affecting passengers transiting through major Gulf hubs. Sindhu Recounts Scare at Airport Sindhu shared details of a tense episode at Dubai International Airport, revealing that an explosion was heard not…

28 Jan

Dubai Property Boom Fades as Oversupply Puts Investor Returns at Risk

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Dubai ( Rajeev Sharma): Dubai’s residential property market is entering a more cautious phase in 2026, creating fresh challenges for Indian and other overseas investors who were among the largest buyers during the post-pandemic boom. According to market reports by global property consultancies Knight Frank, JLL and CBRE, Dubai home prices rose sharply between 2022 and 2024, driven by foreign capital inflows, high rental demand and an influx of new residents. However, these firms note that price growth has begun to slow in 2025, particularly in apartment-dominated communities. Industry estimates cited by JLL and Dubai Land Department data indicate that…

22 Nov

Who Was Wing Commander Namansh Syal? Himachal Pilot Who Died In Tejas Crash At Dubai Air Show

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National Times Bureau :- deep sadness has spread across Patialakad village and the entire Nagrota Bagwan area in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, after Wing Commander Namansh Syal, 34, of the Indian Air Force, lost his life when the Tejas fighter jet crashed during a practice flight at the Dubai Air Show on Friday afternoon. Wing Commander Syal, respected for his discipline and excellent service, was posted at the Hyderabad airbase. He leaves behind his wife Afsaan, also an Air Force officer, and their five-year-old daughter. People in the area are heartbroken but also proud of his sacrifice. Residents remember him as…