Delhi (The Hawk): The&nbsp;Ministry of Tourism, Government of India under its“Incredible India” brand line is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Dubai -2022 being held from 9th to 12th May, 2022 showcasing India’s rich &amp; diversified tourism potential and providing a platform to the tourism stakeholders to showcase the various tourism destinations and products including Niche products. Also, it is aimed to promote India as a ‘Must See, Must Visit’ destination.During the Mart the India Pavilion is showcasing India as a “365 Days Destination” a year-round multi-faceted tourist destination such as Culture, Adventure, Cruise, Golf, MICE, luxury, wildlife, wellness and medical tourism etc. India Reopening as a theme has been amplified during the mart with the ‘Namaste Campaign’ to welcome International Travellers showcasing must-visit destinations of India.The India Pavilion was inaugurated in the august presence of Mr. Satpal Maharaj, Minister of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand, Ms. Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Dr. Aman Puri H.E. Consul General of India to Dubai, Mr. Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary, Tourism &amp; MD, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and Mr. Kitto Zhimomi, Commissioner &amp;Secretary, Government of Nagaland.Around 18 Participants from India representing the State Tourism Government of Kerala, Nagaland and Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Hoteliers/Resorts, will be present in the India Pavilion showcasing the diverse tourism products and services. Apart from this, State Government of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka are also showcasing the tourism potential that States have to offer.The Indian tourism outlook is certainly very promising with an upward trend in Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTA)barring the period of Covid-19 pandemic since March 2020 when the international travel was suspended in majority parts of the world. As the situation is getting slowly &amp; steadily normalized and the international travel has resumed, India is seeing a positive response from most of the source markets. The Gulf and the Middle East region is one of the most important markets forvIndia. The availability of e-Visa facility in three different segments that is tourist, business &amp; medical segment makes it far more convenient for visitors to travel to India. Also, Ministry of Tourism has been undertaking focused campaigns to target the Indian Diaspora in line with the appeal Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of ‘ChaloIndia’ thereby urging Indian Diaspora to inspire at least five of their non-Indian friends every year to visit India, calling them 'Rashtradoot'.<img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image002393R.jpg">India is an experiential destination with its kaleidoscope of ancient culture and heritage, ancient systems of healing like Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Naturopathy, natural beauty including 70% of the Himalayas and over 7500 km long coastline, rich flora and fauna, world class medical facilities and many other aspects make India the favored destination for the discerning traveler. The enchanting backwaters, hill stations and landscapes make India a beautiful country.India’s rich and diverse natural, cultural, and religious heritage provides a unique opportunity for tourism, ranging from the architecture of palaces, forts, temples, to the grandeur of its sculptures, and the beauty of its paintings, the scenic landscapes all offering an unparalleled experience. The Indian Himalayas are a complete destination in themselves and span across six states of India namely Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and the hill regions of West Bengal.Theme based schemes for the integrated development of circuits for improvement of infrastructure in the country have been launched by the Ministry of Tourism to enable tourists experience the destination fully. The Ministry of Tourism has also taken the initiative of identifying, diversifying, developing and promoting nascent / upcoming niche tourism products. These have resulted in the development of unique products like Rural, Adventure, Eco, Wellness, Golf, MICE, Medical and Cruise Tourism.<img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image003GEFF.jpg">One of the regions in focus is the North Eastern region of India which comprises the eight States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. Promotion of tourism of the North Eastern States of India with its rich and diverse tourism products, variety of flora and fauna, and also home to the unique Asian one horned Rhino, is being given special emphasis. This area is also becoming popular with tourists for River Cruises. In order to showcase the tourism potential of the region in domestic and key international markets, Ministry of Tourism in association with the North-Eastern States organizes the International Tourism Mart (ITM) annually in one of the North Eastern States.India has emerged as a Destination for Medical / Wellness Travel in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The percentage of Foreign Tourist Arrivals visiting India for Medical Treatment has been increasing over the years and growing rapidly. India is poised to become a hub for medical tourism because of several factors viz. world class hospitals with latest technology; highly skilled Indian physicians and surgeons; cost effective treatment; excellent quality of care and nursing; less waiting time for availing of medical services; traditional healthcare therapies like Ayurveda &amp; Yoga combined with allopathic treatment providing a holistic wellness destination.

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India under its“Incredible India” brand line is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Dubai -2022 being held from 9th to 12th May, 2022 showcasing India’s rich & diversified tourism potential and providing a platform to the tourism stakeholders to showcase the various tourism destinations and products including Niche products.

Tourism under its “Incredible India” brand line participates at Arabian Travel Market

New Delhi: A SpiceJet flight heading towards Dubai from the national capital was diverted towards Karachi, Pakistan, on Tuesday due to some technical malfunctioning in the aircraft."The SpiceJet B737 aircraft operating flight SG-11 (Delhi-Dubai) was diverted to Karachi due to an indicator light malfunctioning," a senior airline official told IANS.He said that the aircraft landed safely in Karachi and passengers were safely disembarked."No emergency was declared and the aircraft made a normal landing," the official said.The official clarified that there was no earlier report of any malfunction with the aircraft."Passengers have been served refreshments," he said. Meanwhile, a replacement aircraft is being sent to Karachi that will take the passengers to Dubai.Notably, this is the third time in recent days that SpiceJet aircraft had to either make an emergency landing or divert to some other location.On June 19, a Delhi-bound aircraft, with 185 passengers on board, was forced to make an emergency landing in Patna after one of the wings caught fire. On takeoff, during rotation, the cockpit crew suspected a bird hit on one of the engines.As a precautionary measure and as per SOP, the Captain shutdown the affected engine and decided to return to Patna.In the second incident on July 2, the crew of a Jabalpur-bound SpiceJet aircraft, while passing at 5,000 ft, noticed smoke in the cabin after which the pilots decided to return to Delhi.—IANS

A SpiceJet flight heading towards Dubai from the national capital was diverted towards Karachi, Pakistan, on Tuesday due to some technical malfunctioning in the aircraft.

Delhi-Dubai SpiceJet Flight Lands In Pakistan After Snag

Chennai: An Air India Express flight to Dubai from Calicut was diverted to Muscat owing to a burning smell. The incident happened on Saturday night.It is said the burning smell was from one of the vents in the aircraft's galley. As a result, the pilots diverted the flight to Muscat and had a safe landing. Further details are awaited.—IANS

An Air India Express flight to Dubai from Calicut was diverted to Muscat owing to a burning smell. The incident happened on Saturday night.

Burning Smell, Air India  Express Lands In Muscat

Dubai: Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja's heroics with the bat helped India defeat Pakistan by five wickets to win their first Group A match in Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. After Pakistan made 147 all out in 19.5 overs, India needed 59 off the last six overs on a two-paced pitch.
From there, Pandya (33 not out) and Jadeja (35) shared a stand of 52 runs off just 29 balls. Even though the left-handed Jadeja fell in the final over, Pandya finished off things with a six over long-on to take India over the line and add another thrilling chapter in the history of India-Pakistan clashes.
Just like Pakistan, India had an eventful first over. Debutant pacer Naseem Shah struck on just his second T20I ball, as K.L Rahul inside-edged to his stumps. Virat Kohli, playing in his 100th T20I, was dropped by Fakhar Zaman at second slip while chasing a wide one. Kohli was nervous in his start as many inside and outside edges came off his bat.
He showed signs of his authoritative self when he pulled through mid-wicket off Shahnawaz Dahani in the second over. After a top-edge went over keeper's head for a six, Kohli's authority was visible in his slash through cover and whipping over mid-wicket to collect two boundaries.
Rohit Sharma, cautious till then, opened up in eighth over when he slog-swept Mohammad Nawaz over long-on. But the left-arm spinner had the last laugh as Rohit holed out to long-off on the final ball of the over. In his next over, Nawaz had another big scalp as Kohli chipped straight to long-off.
Jadeja started off his promotion at number four by smacking Nawaz down the ground for a 98m six. He and Suryakumar Yadav got a four each and relied mainly on strike rotation to keep the scoreboard moving.
The 36-run stand was broken by Naseem, who knocked off Suryakumar's off-stump on the first ball of his second spell. With 41 needed off the last four overs, Jadeja and Hardik Pandya hanged in to bring the equation to 32 off the last three overs. Like India, Pakistan too were penalised for a slow over rate as one extra fielder came into the 30-year circle.
By then, Pakistan were struggling as their pacers got cramps and Jadeja survived an lbw appeal off Naseem Shah clearly in pain after a review showed the ball pitching outside the leg-stump. On the very next ball, Jadeja lofted with a straight bat down the ground for six as India needed 21 runs off the last two overs.
On the third ball of the 19th over, Pandya flat-batted Haris Rauf over extra-cover and got a boundary as Babar chased the 'all, but couldn't stop it from hitting the boundary rope. Pandya then swatted Rauf over wide long-on and brought out a short-arm jab on the last ball for a four splitting deep mid-wicket and long-on for perfection.
With seven needed off the final over, Nawaz struck on the first ball as Jadeja was clean bowled while going for an expansive slog. Pandya finished off the match in style by clobbering Nawaz over long-on to win an absorbing contest.
Brief scores: Pakistan 147 all out in 19.5 overs (Mohammad Rizwan 43, Iftikhar Ahmed 28; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4-26, Hardik Pandya 3-24) lost to India 148-5 in 19.4 overs (Virat Kohli 35, Ravindra Jadeja 35; Mohammad Nawaz 3-33, Naseem Shah 2-27) by five wickets
—IANS

Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja's heroics with the bat helped India defeat Pakistan by five wickets to win their first Group A match in Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. After Pakistan made 147 all out in 19.5 overs, India needed 59 off the last six overs on a two-paced pitch.

Asia Cup 2022: Pandya, Jadeja Heroics Help India Defeat Pakistan By Five Wickets

Dubai: Sri Lanka produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the final to win the Asia Cup 2022 title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.
This is Sri Lanka’s sixth Asia Cup title. After losing their opening game against Afghanistan, they beat Bangladesh, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and then again Pakistan to clinch the 2022 Asia Cup.
An impressive fighting fifty by Bhanuka Rajapaksa (71 not out off 45) and an attacking knock by Wanindu Hasaranga (36 off 21) propelled Sri Lanka to 170/6 in 20 overs. Apart from Rajapaksa and Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva (28 off 21) and Chamika Karunaratne (14 not out off 14) also played vital knocks for Sri Lanka, during their stay at the crease.
For Pakistan, Haris Rauf (3/29) was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets to his name while Iftikhar Ahmed (1/21), Shadab Khan (1/28) and Naseem Shah (1/40) were the other wicket-takers.
Chasing a challenging total, Mohammad Rizwan hit a decent half-century (55 off 49) and along with Iftikhar Ahmed (32 off 31) to keep Pakistan alive in the game before getting out. However, there weren’t many contributions from other batters as Pakistan were bowled out for 147 in 20 overs, losing by 23 runs.
Pramod Madushan (4/34) and Wanindu Hasaranga (3/27) were the highest-wicket takers for Sri Lanka while Chamika Karunaratne (2/33) and Maheesh Theekshana (1/25) also chipped in with a crucial wicket.
Brief scores: Sri Lanka 170/6 in 20 overs (Bhanuka Rajapaksa 71 not out, Wanindu Hasaranga 36; Haris Rauf 3/29) beat Pakistan (Mohammad Rizwan 55, Iftikhar Ahmed 32; Pramod Madushan 4/34, Wanindu Hasaranga 3/27) by 23 overs
–IANS

Sri Lanka produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the final to win the Asia Cup 2022 title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.

Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka Beat Pakistan By 23 Runs In Final To Win Title

 Sri Lanka produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the final to win the Asia Cup 2022 title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.

Dubai (The Hawk): At "GITEX GLOBAL 2022," an event taking place between October 10 and October 14 in Dubai, more than 200 Indian ICT (information and communications technology) companies and startups are taking part. Indian participation at the international technology show is once again being strongly supported by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC).
The India Pavilion at GITEX was opened on Monday by Aman Puri, the Indian consul general in Dubai. When the time came, Puri said, "We are pleased that Indian companies have participated in GITEX in such large numbers this year. Strong cultural and economic ties exist between India and the UAE, and those ties have been strengthened since CEPA was signed earlier this year. He claimed that for Indian companies in the electronics and IT sectors, Dubai has become their most important partner. For Indian start-up businesses, GITEX is a platform where they can gain exposure to markets abroad. This is the stage where "Made in India" goods can demonstrate their power to the world."
"The Middle East's largest and most impressive ICT event, GITEX is still growing in stature. India has a significant stake in the expanding markets in the Middle East, Africa, Asia (WANA Region), and Europe, for which Dubai serves as the entry point. Thus, the event offers opportunities for the participating Indian ICT companies to scout the growing Middle Eastern market "ESC Executive Director Gurmeet Singh makes this claim.
According to Kamal Vachani, Regional Director, Middle East, ESC, "ESC has been facilitating Indian participation on a regular basis at GITEX to take advantage of the booming IT market in the Gulf and leveraging that association to get businesses for Indian IT companies from a multitude of large global corporations which are executing projects in the region."
Business Head of ShreeJee Infosolution Pvt Ltd., Zoeb Fatemi, spoke during the discussion "GITEX is a global event, and this is our company's first time attending. I want to showcase my international products here in hopes of receiving positive feedback and potential business partnerships."
Innovative ICT products and services are being highlighted in the India pavilion, such as Cyber Security Solutions, Mobile Tablets, Software Products on E-Commerce, E-Learning Systems, CMS, CRM, HR &amp; Finance Solutions, Project Management Systems, Tailor-Made Vertical, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Cloud Computing, Telecommunication Products, Energy Sector, Banking, Financial Inclusions, Digital Signage, Enterprise Asset Management/CMMS, Web Portal Development, BPO, etc.
India is experiencing extremely rapid growth in hardware exports. It is estimated that the country's electronics goods export to the Middle East during 2021-22 is valued at $3,323 million. UAE ranks second on the global electronics export destinations list for India, with a 16% share. The export of electronics to the UAE is thought to be worth $2,468 million. In 2021–2022, $3,300 million was exported as software and related services to the Middle East. India is expected to export $15.69 billion worth of electronics hardware in 2021–2022, up from the estimated $11.03 billion in 2020–2021, a growth of 42%. The estimated increase in India's exports of computer software and services from $146 billion in 2020–21 to $172 billion in 2021–22 represents a growth of 17.75%. The Council is inviting a sizable delegation from the Middle East to visit India for INDIA SOFT 2023, which is scheduled for March 27–28, 2023 in New Delhi, India, in order to further strengthen relations between India and the Middle East in the fields of electronics and IT. Around 500 software &amp; services and electronics buyers from over 75 countries, including those from North America, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Africa, the CIS, and the ASEAN region, will be present at INDIA SOFT, the most significant IT global networking event in India. According to Narula, who adds that INDIA SOFT 2023, which consists of an international exhibition and conference, is intended to facilitate joint ventures, collaboration, and strategic alliances for outsourcing with foreign clients. Narula also notes that the occasion will give participants a chance to broaden their perspectives and move their companies toward a growth trajectory.
(Inputs from Agencies)

At "GITEX GLOBAL 2022," an event taking place between October 10 and October 14 in Dubai, more than 200 Indian ICT (information and communications technology) companies and startups are taking part. Indian participation at the international technology show is once again being strongly supported by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC).

GITEX 2022 will feature over 200 Indian ICT companies and startups

New Delhi (The Hawk): A businessman from South Delhi who invested in Bitcoin lost Rs 17 lakh to a fraudster from Dubai who was using a man from Aligarh's bank account to carry out the crime, according to the police.
The Aligarh resident was detained by the South Delhi Cyber Police for providing the fraudster with access to his financial information in exchange for a commission.
The accused, according to a top police official, is named Sarik Naseem. According to the police, they have frozen Rs 3,84,897 from the accused's bank account.
The source further stated that on October 10, South Delhi Cyber police station received a complaint in this respect.
The complainant claimed that the accused defrauded him of Rs 17 lakh under the guise of an investment in USDT Bitcoin. Following receipt of the complaint, the police filed a FIR under sections 420 and 120-B read with section 34 of the IPC.
"The police investigative team began focusing on different aspects of the case as it developed. To learn more information about the case, extensive questions were asked of the complainant. The group gathered the accused's bank account statement and quickly reviewed it. Following that, the police worked with the officials of the concerned bank where the stolen funds were transferred to get the beneficiary's account frozen "police reported.
The police further stated that they had gathered all relevant technical information about the suspects and had used several sources to locate them.
Using technological surveillance, the police discovered that the culprit was hiding in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Naseem was detained after a police team was dispatched right away. He admitted to the police that he had given a Meerut resident who currently resides in Dubai access to his bank account information and his mobile banking apps in exchange for commission.
"The principal conspirator is currently based in Dubai. Operating from there, he had been. He had previously worked in banking for ten years and was proficient in managing online and mobile banking processes "police reported.
(Inputs from Agencies)

A businessman from South Delhi who invested in Bitcoin lost Rs 17 lakh to a fraudster from Dubai who was using a man from Aligarh's bank account to carry out the crime, according to the police.

Using a bitcoin sale, a fraudster from Dubai defrauds a businessman of Rs 17L

Mumbai (The Hawk): Officials claimed on Thursday that the Mumbai Airport customs recovered USD 497,000 worth roughly Rs 4.10 crore hidden in the saree, shoes, and bags of a family arriving from Dubai.
The three-member family arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport late on November 2 aboard FlyDubai flight FZ-446.
Following a tip, the Air Intelligence Unit conducted a targeted operation, and the family, which included two senior people, was intercepted.
The sleuths conducted a thorough examination of the luggage as well as a physical frisking.
The AIU discovered and seized the USD bundles hidden in one of the passenger's saree folds, the inner sole of the shoes, and one of the suitcases the family was carrying.
The three people were detained and brought before a Magistrate Court, which put them in judicial prison for 14 days.
A second investigation was ongoing.
(Inputs from Agencies)

Officials claimed on Thursday that the Mumbai Airport customs recovered USD 497,000 worth roughly Rs 4.10 crore hidden in the saree, shoes, and bags of a family arriving from Dubai.

At Mumbai Airport, $4,97,000 was taken from travellers' sarees and shoes

Bengaluru (The Hawk): The Karnataka High Court declined to throw out the case brought against a lady who lives in Dubai, where she was accused of using a SIM card bought in her name to post obscene movies online.
The woman, who has spent 13 years living in Dubai, had petitioned Bengaluru East Cyber Crime Police Station to get the case against her quashed.
The case was recently taken up by the bench led by Justice K. Natarajan, who dismissed it and directed the petitioner to work with the investigative authorities.
The bench went on to say that just because the petitioner's name appeared on the SIM card that was used for the offence did not make her guilty.
It was necessary to look into the petitioner because she had been named as a suspect in the case. The petitioner woman must appear before the investigating officers, according to the court, in order to have her name removed from the case.
The court further ruled that in order to help prosecute the true offenders, she would need to formally confirm that someone had bought a SIM card in her name.
Based on the data provided by the mobile service provider, a case was filed against the woman. The Information Technology Act's Sections 67 and 67(B) were invoked in this case.
According to the woman's attorney, the petitioner has lived in Dubai for 13 years and was not at fault if a SIM card was bought in Bengaluru under her name without her knowledge.
Whether the SIM card was bought with or without her knowledge, or if she had bought it herself and provided it to the other person, the public prosecutor stated that the investigation must expose the truth. He proposed that given this context, the investigation should go on.
(Inputs from Agencies)

The Karnataka High Court declined to throw out the case brought against a lady who lives in Dubai, where she was accused of using a SIM card bought in her name to post obscene movies online.

K'tata HC declines to dismiss Dubai woman's obscene video case

New Delhi (The Hawk): Ashneer Grover, a former managing director and co-founder of BharatPe, reportedly claimed that his wife Madhuri Jain Grover had paid an advance tax of Rs. 1.15 crore. However, her vocation is listed as "House Wife" on the Golden Dubai visa she received while working for BharatPe.
In the name "Madhuri Grover Suresh Jain" (Jain is Madhuri's father), Madhuri Jain Grover's Golden Dubai visa, issued in September 2021 and reviewed by IANS, clearly lists her vocation as "House Wife."
Madhuri Jain was serving as the Head of Controls at BharatPe at the time the visa was issued. Prior to joining BharatPe in 2018, she worked as a senior fashion designer for years and has been an entrepreneur since 2000.
She oversaw internal operations, HR, and finances at BharatPe.
The reason she preferred to be included on the Golden Dubai Card as a "House Wife" is now under dispute.
The 10-year Golden Dubai visa is a lengthy residence permit that allows anyone to dwell, work, or study in the United Arab Emirates while also enjoying special advantages.
Ashneer tweeted on December 15 that his wife, Madhuri Jain Grover, has recently filed an advance tax payment of Rs. 1.15 crore.
"She has long been one of India's highest-earning individual women taxpayers. How many VC partners do you believe have similar tax obligations in India? There aren't many because they are mostly tax-free in Singapore and Dubai "He'd published.
In response to a significant theft of corporate cash, BharatPe began criminal and civil actions against Ashneer, Madhuri Jain, and their relatives earlier this month.
The business claims that Grovers defrauded it of money totaling Rs. 88.6 crore with 18% interest by using, among other things, fake invoices, inflated vendor payments, and personal expenditures.
(Inputs from Agencies)

Ashneer Grover, a former managing director and co-founder of BharatPe, reportedly claimed that his wife Madhuri Jain Grover had paid an advance tax of Rs. 1.15 crore. However, her vocation is listed as "House Wife" on the Golden Dubai visa she received while working for BharatPe.

Madhuri Jain Grover pays advance tax Rs 1.15 cr ,remains "housewife" on Golden Dubai visa

Dubai: A senior official said on Tuesday that the UAE is expanding its climate and clean energy collaboration with India in order to help New Delhi meet its goals of having 450 GW of renewable energy installed capacity by 2030 and having zero net carbon emissions by 2070.
Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, president and CEO of the Dubai Chambers of Commerce, has called the two nations "old energy partners," citing India's position as the third-largest importer and consumer of UAE crude oil.
Lootah told PTI on the sidelines of the India-UAE Partnership Summit on Tuesday that the aim fits in with the UAE's plans to increase its clean energy capabilities in order to achieve the goals of the UAE Energy Strategy by 2050 and the goals outlined in the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.—Inputs from Agencies

A senior official said on Tuesday that the UAE is expanding its climate and clean energy collaboration with India in order to help New Delhi meet its goals of having 450 GW of renewable energy installed capacity by 2030 and having zero net carbon emissions by 2070

UAE supports India’s ambition of 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030: Official

Dubai: Dubai again is planning for the takeoff of flying taxis in this futuristic city-state on the Arabian Peninsula, offering its firmest details yet Monday for a pledged launch by 2026.

Since 2017, the commercial capital of the United Arab Emirates has offered promises to launch flying taxis in the city already home to the world's tallest building and other architectural wonders.

A series of futuristic initiatives were announced and companies have cycled through those promises as well, most timed to be included at Dubai's annual World Government Summit, which saw this year's edition begin Monday.

Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the relaunched flying taxi programme on Twitter Sunday. This time, Dubai highlighted the six-rotor electric flying taxi made by Joby Aviation of Santa Cruz, California, in the promotional video.

The inclusion of Joby Aviation, rather than the Chinese-made EHang 184 and XPeng X2 or the German-made electric Volocopter all previously displayed in Dubai, wasn't explained by Emirati officials. Joby aircraft featured at a stand at the World Government Summit on Monday.

“We're excited about the opportunity and actively exploring the possibility,” said Oliver Walker-Jones, a spokesman for Joby Aviation.

Ahmed Bahrozyan, an official in the emirate's Roads and Transport Authority, similarly told the state-owned Dubai Eye radio station on Monday that "it's early days” for the plan.

“We haven't signed with any partners yet," he said.

Another difference in this year's promise of flying taxis is the release of specifics about the programme. The city plans four “vertiports” by Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, downtown Dubai, the manmade Palm Jumeirah archipelago and Dubai Marina. Those points will include two launching pads and four charging points for the flying taxis.

“We believe those are attractive areas with business hubs and tourist hubs that could generate considerable demand,” Bahrozyan said.

The pricing for the flying taxis “will be in the range of a limousine service in Dubai, maybe slightly higher,” Bahrozyan said. The RTA describes limo services rates as “at least 30 per cent higher than taxi fares” in the city. Taxis have a minimum fare of around $3.25 and charge $0.50 a kilometre.

Another departure from earlier plans includes the RTA planning to have piloted flying taxis at first, rather than autonomous ones as previously discussed. Bahrozyan described having a pilot with seats for passengers on board, which match Joby's electric flying taxi. However, Bahrozyan said tests would continue with autonomous flying taxis as well.

The Joby prototype can fly over 240 kilometres (150 miles) before needing a charge — something which would put Abu Dhabi and other areas of the country within range. It takes off and lands vertically, while its rotors tilt forward in flight. It has a maximum speed of 320 kmph (200 mph).

The video posted by Sheikh Mohammed's Twitter account also included the logo of London-based Skyports Infrastructure, which also refers to its support projects as “vertiports.” The company already is testing its “vertiport” model outside of Paris and is working with Joby. Skyports did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Opening the skies to flying taxis would add to the “Blade Runner” skyline of Dubai, while also easing the real-world grind of daily traffic that's only worsening as its population booms to over 3.5 million people.

Rush hour on Sheikh Zayed Road, a dozen-lane artery running down the length of the Dubai, alternates between dense gridlock and sports-car slalom. Over 1.8 million Dubai-registered vehicles ply its roads, not counting those crowding in from the United Arab Emirates' six other sheikhdoms.

There's also the desire to move away from carbon-belching gasoline and diesel vehicles as the UAE will host the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks later this year. That's even as the Emirates hopes to expand its production of crude oil ahead of a promised “carbon-neutral” future by 2050.

Dubai again is planning for the takeoff of flying taxis in this futuristic city-state on the Arabian Peninsula, offering its firmest details yet Monday for a pledged launch by 2026.

Dubai again plans for flying taxi takeoff, this time by 2026

Dubai, flying taxis, United Arab Emirates has offered promises to launch flying taxis in the city already home to the world's tallest building and other architectural wonders.

Kolkata: In a late-night operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recovered smuggled gold worth Rs 1.5 crore from Siliguri, the prime township in West Bengal's Darjeeling district.

Three persons have been arrested. They were identified as Shree Baiju, Murarilal Soni and Sonpal Saini.

While Soni is a resident of Rajasthan, Saini and Baiju hail from Mathura.

The estimated market value of the seized gold biscuits is to the tune of Rs 1.5 crore, a DRI source claimed.

It is learnt that the DRI sleuths were tipped off by their sources that a huge consignment of smuggled gold biscuits had been brought to Siliguri from Dubai and was supposed to be taken to different destinations in Uttar Pradesh.

Based on the information received from their sources, a team of team DRI sleuths on Sunday night intercepted a four-wheeler from an important crossing leading to the Bagdogra Airport in the outskirts of Siliguri.

Sources said that from a special and hidden chamber within the vehicle, the DRI sleuths recovered 23 gold biscuits each weighing 166 grams.

The three persons travelling by the four-wheeler were detained and interrogated and in face of integration neither they could furnish any valid document for possessing that huge gold nor initially they could say anything definite about their source.

Finally in face of interrogation the three confessed that they procured gold smuggled from Dubai from one Rajkumar Agarwal, a resident of Siliguri and was supposed to take them to Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh.

The police on Monday morning raided the residence of Agarwal, though he was absconding by then.

Unaccounted cash worth Rs 24.50 lakhs were also recovered from his residence.

On Monday, the three persons arrested by DRI were presented at a district court in Siliguri where they were remanded to police custody for a period of 14 days. IANS

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized Rs 1.5 crore in smuggled gold from Siliguri, late at night.

DRI recovers gold worth Rs 1.5 crore from Siliguri, 3 arrested

Mumbai: IndiGo, a low-cost airline, revealed on Saturday that it will begin flying out of Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport to Dubai on May 15 and that it also has ambitions to begin service between the capital of Odisha and the Southeast Asian cities of Singapore and Bangkok.
The airline announced in a statement that it is now accepting reservations for the three weekly flights between Bhubaneswar and Dubai.
IndiGo has announced that it is "working in close coordination" with the government of Odisha to launch international operations out of Bhubaneswar, improving the city's already excellent aviation connections.—Inputs from Agencies

IndiGo, a low-cost airline, revealed on Saturday that it will begin flying out of Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport to Dubai on May 15 and that it also has ambitions to begin service between the capital of Odisha and the Southeast Asian cities of Singapore and Bangkok.

Indigo launches Bhuvaneswar-Dubai flights

Los Angeles: Helen Flanagan wowed her fans as she sported a bikini and showed off her incredible figure after jetting off to Dubai.

Her vacation came as her ex-fiance Scott Sinclair snuffed out hopes of a reconciliation, reports Mirror.co.uk.

The actress has been soaking up the sun in the United Arab Emirates and made the most of her new surgically enhanced chest after going under the knife to "get her confidence back."

Helen, 32, jetted off to Dubai and stayed at a lavish beach resort with her three children, Matilda, Delilah and Charlie.

Mirror.co.uk further states that during her trip, it was speculated that she and her ex-fiance Scott Sinclair had rekindled their romance just months after she called off their engagement.

Taking to Instagram, the former 'Coronation Street' actress looked sensational in a tiny bikini which showcased her trimmed physique as she left very little to imagination.

Helen struck up a series of poses as her surgically enhanced chest protruded as she shared behind-the-scenes shots from an upcoming photoshoot. IANS

Helen Flanagan wowed her fans as she sported a bikini and showed off her incredible figure after jetting off to Dubai.

Helen Flanagan sizzles in vacation pictures post split from Scott Sinclair

Dubai: The battle for the top spot of the ICC Men's T20I Batter Rankings continues to heat up as Suryakumar Yadav maintained his no. 1 position and Pakistan duo Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam get the chance to close in on the Indian batter at the head of proceedings.

While Suryakumar currently holds a commanding lead at the top of the T20I rankings for batters with 906 rating points, Rizwan placed second with 811 rating points.

Babar moved one spot up to third with 755 points, followed by South African Aiden Markram and New Zealand's Devon Conway in the fourth and fifth positions respectively on the rankings that were updated by the ICC on Wednesday.

Both Babar and Rizwan sat out Pakistan's most recent T20I series against Bangladesh. It was Devon Conway's absence from New Zealand's series against Sri Lanka that led to Pakistan skipper improving one place to third on the latest set of rankings,

The duo will get a further opportunity to make inroads on Suryakumar when Pakistan commence their five-game T20I series against New Zealand on Saturday.

A host of New Zealand and Sri Lanka players that featured in the recently completed T20I series were rewarded for their performances.

Sri Lankan Kusal Mendis (up 11 spots to equal 25th) and New Zealand right-hander Tim Seifert (from outside the top 100 to 36th) were the other big winners on the latest set of T20I rankings for batter.

Young spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who was the match winner for Sri Lanka in the first match of the series, is the biggest eye-catcher as the 22-year-old rose to a career-high rating and equal fifth-place on the rankings for bowlers.

His teammate Wanindu Hasaranga was expensive during the series and duly dropped two places to fourth on the T20I bowler rankings, with Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi (second) and Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood (third) both rising a place as a result.

Afghanistan holds the top two spots on the T20I bowler rankings, with spinner Rashid Khan leading Farooqi in what is a tight ongoing race for the top spot. IANS

Suryakumar Yadav maintains top spot in ICC T20I rankings; Babar moves up to third

Dubai: Dubai and Belgrade, Serbia's capital city, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation. The MoU was signed by Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary-General of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Aleksandar Sapic, Mayor of Belgrade. Signing the agreement in Belgrade, Al Basti said Dubai seeks to establish strong networks of cooperation with cities around the world in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. Through such partnerships, Dubai seeks to share the experiences and knowledge it has gained in its economic growth journey and its development as a leading global business and investment destination, he added.  The MoU outlines a framework for deepening cooperation between both sides in key sectors, including tourism, culture and heritage, smart cities, healthcare and sports. The MoU will also boost ties in the fields of digital economy, AI applications, software and automation. As a fast-growing global hub for emerging technologies, Dubai seeks to tap complementarities with Belgrade, an important centre for AI startups, especially in the field of food security. Serbia participated in Expo 2020 Dubai within the Mobility pavilion, showcasing its world-class advanced technology capabilities. Under the agreement, experts and organisations from both sides will come together to design development plans for the two cities and develop mechanisms for boosting cooperation and knowledge exchange, encouraging economic cooperation, investments and information exchange to enhance the health, tourism and service sectors. The MoU is the latest in a series of strategic agreements between Dubai and cities around the world, through which the emirate shares its world-leading expertise in service excellence, leadership, quality of life, opportunity creation, future-oriented technologies and the development of worldwide partnerships. (ANI/WAM)

Dubai and Belgrade, Serbia's capital city, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation.

Dubai, Belgrade sign MoU to bolster cooperation in key industries

New Delhi: Delhi Police on Friday said that the Uttar Pradesh man arrested on the instance of his co-passenger who overheard him saying "bomb" during a telephonic conversation has been served notice and allowed to go after "nothing suspicious" was found on him. "The male passenger, Azeem Khan has been given a notice and allowed to go as nothing suspicious was found on him. If needed, he will have to join the investigation in future", the police said. Azeem Khan belonging to Pilibhit who was onboard a Vistara flight to Dubai, was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday on the basis of a complaint by a woman co-passenger. The woman had complained to a flight crew member that she heard the man speak of a bomb over the phone. The man was handed over to CISF and then arrested by Delhi Police. The woman overheard her male passenger telling saying to someone on the phone "CISF removed coconut from my bag fearing it could be a bomb but allowed 'gutkha' that was in my bag". The incident happened on June 7 but nothing was found after the investigation, the police said. A senior official informed that the passenger was travelling to Dubai through a connecting flight from Mumbai via Vistara Airlines flight no UK-941 (Delhi to Mumbai), which was scheduled to depart at 4.55 pm. "The passenger travelling to Dubai for the job was talking to his mother on the phone and the conversation was overheard by a lady co-passenger sitting next to him. He told his mother that CISF not allowed coconut in his bag fearing it could be a bomb but they allowed pan masala that was kept in his bag," said the official. After hearing the word bomb, the lady co-passenger raised an alarm and the flight crew informed CISF. The passenger was de-boarded and the woman also de-boarded the plane voluntarily. The entire plane was thoroughly checked but nothing was found. The lady's co-passenger refused to board the plane and she booked another ticket for Mumbai. "In the process, the flight was delayed for two hours before it got clearance to take off. The male passenger was handed over to IGI police," the official said. —ANI

Delhi Police on Friday said that the Uttar Pradesh man arrested on the instance of his co-passenger who overheard him saying "bomb"

UP Man On Dubai Flight Arrested Over 'Bomb' Threat Let Off With Notice: Delhi Police

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, launched the Dubai Digital Cloud project during a visit to the Digital Dubai headquarters. The project is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at creating a world-leading, efficient, agile and reliable digital infrastructure in Dubai. During his visit, he attended the signing of partnership agreements between Digital Dubai, Microsoft and Moro Hub - a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC) - to implement the Dubai Digital Cloud project. The initiative aligns with the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to reinforce Dubai's position as a digital economy capital and further strengthen its robust and reliable digital infrastructure. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said Dubai is steadfast in its commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in the use of advanced technologies to accelerate Dubai's digital transformation in line with the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to turn the city into the epicentre of the global digital economy. Apart from supporting economic growth, Dubai's accelerated digital transformation seeks to further raise the efficiency of government operations and the quality of life of people in the emirate. He expressed his appreciation for the commitment of various government teams working to advance Dubai's digital development goals in line with the highest global benchmarks. He said the growing pace of Dubai's digital transformation has significantly boosted the performance of government operations. The city's ability to provide citizens, residents and visitors with an exceptional digital experience has reinforced its reputation as the world's best city to live, work and visit, he added. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD &amp;CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said: "Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the close guidance of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, we continue to work to strengthen the UAE's global position as a leader in digital solutions. We are proud to be partnering with Digital Dubai to provide cloud services to government entities in Dubai through the Moro Cloud service, which has earned the highest local and international security standards and is managed by our highly qualified, internationally certified team." Al Tayer added: "Moro's advanced digital services aim to support government and private organisations in their digital transformation journeys in the UAE and the Middle East. Moro Cloud helps accelerate this process while promoting innovation and reducing costs. It is managed through green carbon-neutral local data centres, which will help government organisations achieve their carbon neutrality goals." Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, said: "The Dubai Digital Cloud project is a practical application of our leadership's vision to promote connectivity, integration, and a comprehensive digital government that ensures agility, speed, security, and competitiveness, allowing government entities to provide integrated, proactive, round-the-clock services. It marks a significant milestone on our journey to cement Dubai's global status as a model city and an inspiring example of how digital transformation can be implemented to serve the community and the business sector." "Moreover, the project demonstrates the effective partnership and collaboration between the public and private sectors, which sets the stage for a holistic and integrated digital life for everyone," Al Mansoori added. "It will also empower Dubai Government entities in their digital transformation, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to achieve their goals, and roll out cloud computing technologies to deliver best-in-class government services." The Dubai Digital Cloud project consists of multiple digital clouds designed to provide high levels of flexibility and operational efficiency, while offering the best solutions from private to public clouds. It also includes multiple service providers, who will work to enhance services and boost their competitiveness, providing government entities with multiple service provider options. The project aims to establish a world-leading efficient, reliable, and agile digital infrastructure in Dubai that leverages the most advanced cloud technologies and enhance the efficiency of government services by ensuring faster delivery, high quality and low operational costs. Additionally, it seeks to address information security risks by implementing strict cybersecurity standards and policies, creating an enabling environment to support Dubai's digital economy and aid decision-making processes. Marwan bin Haidar, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Digital DEWA, said: "We are pleased to partner with Digital Dubai on the Dubai Digital Cloud Project. Our objective is to empower government entities with cutting-edge capabilities that go beyond conventional boundaries and through this collaboration, we aim to unlock a myriad of possibilities that will help the public sector build an agile and scalable infrastructure." "We at Digital DEWA firmly believe in fostering sustainability as our Green Data Center embodies our commitment to reducing the carbon footprint and ensuring carbon neutrality," Bin Haidar added. "This partnership with Digital Dubai will definitely achieve positive results by combining our expertise and resources at Digital DEWA and Moro Hub to enhance Dubai's sustainability and digital transformation journey and solidify its global rank in digital solutions." Meanwhile, Matar AlHemeiri, CEO of the Digital Dubai Government Establishment, said: "With its vast portfolio of projects and strategies, Digital Dubai is committed to providing a stimulating and robust environment that supports the growth and development of Dubai's digital economy. We strive to build constructive strategic partnerships with service providers, establish a robust and integrated digital infrastructure, leverage advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and speed of services, and maintain the highest standards of security and protection." Naim Yazbeck, GM of Microsoft UAE, said: "The cloud is a powerful tool for public sector organisations to transform their services, enhance their digital security, and empower their citizens. The cloud also enables organisations to access innovative solutions, including AI services, scale up or down as needed, and collaborate and share data across boundaries. At Microsoft, we are committed to providing our customers with the best-in-class solutions that are secure, reliable, and scalable through our advanced Azure cloud, and will continue to provide our customers, in the emirate and beyond, with the best and most advanced solutions." In an effort to achieve the project's ambitious objectives, Digital Dubai signed its first agreements with Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and Microsoft Corporation, and continues to collaborate and partner with other private sector stakeholders. Under the terms of the partnerships, Moro Digital Data Hub is set to provide cloud services through its platform, Moro Cloud. Incorporating global best practices, the platform helps reduce overall costs of IT infrastructure in Dubai, and provides a system of emerging technologies and cloud services to support digital transformation. Meanwhile, Microsoft and Digital Dubai will collaborate to support the project by leveraging the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform and providing platforms dedicated to government entities, in order to ensure the highest levels of security, governance and compliance with Digital Dubai's policies and regulations. The two parties will also work together on a Digital Skills Program. Through the project, Digital Dubai will work to empower government entities with tools, knowledge and best practices, in addition to developing policies and security standards for service providers and government entities, and authorising providers accordingly. It will also work to support government entities to prioritise the transition towards the Dubai Digital Cloud project and select service authorised service providers based on the requirements and objectives of each entity. —ANI

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council

Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan Bin Mohammed Launches Dubai Digital Cloud Project

Kolkata: The Central government has approved the proposed overseas tour of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee next month to scout investments for the state, sources from the state government said.  The chief minister, who is currently in Mumbai to attend the two-day grand opposition INDIA meeting, is supposed to leave for Dubai on September 12. From Dubai, she is to go to the Spanish capital of Madrid.  The chief minister is supposed to come back to India on September 23 after completing her overseas tour. The main purpose of the tour is to scout for investment opportunities although the state government official or the chief minister’s cabinet colleagues are totally tight-lipped about the details of her overseas tour schedule.
State government sources said that as per protocol a communication was forwarded to the Centre from the state for the approval of the chief minister’s overseas tours, which has finally arrived.  It is learnt that the main aim of the chief minister’s overseas trip this time will be to interact with the non-resident Indian (NRI) businessmen settled there mainly in Dubai and Madrid.  “She is supposed to highlight the investment atmosphere and excellent infrastructure in the state conducive for investments here. The chief minister is also expected to highlight the nature of cooperation and assistance that the state government is willing to provide for the sake of fresh investments in the state. We expect this overseas trip of the chief minister to be extremely fruitful,” said a member of the state cabinet.  He also said that besides the NRI businessmen there, the chief minister is also expected to have interactions with the top chambers of commerce both in Dubai and Spain.
—IANS

The Central government has approved the proposed overseas tour of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee next month to scout investments for the state, sources from the state government said.

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