Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced greater connectivity between communities for e-scooter riders and cyclists, reminding riders of their responsibility for safety. Chris Whiteoak / The National

One rider per e-scooter: Dubai’s RTA warning amid new connectivity plans

New projects will increase e-scooter and bicycle use as transport authority specifies rules to promote safety

UAE

India unveils growth-driven budget with record infrastructure outlay

Economy

Emirati athletes take UAE to first world para badminton games

News

India and EU finalise ⁠'mother of all trade deals'

Economy

India Republic Day: Delhi's ‘dynamic’ ties with UAE's 4.3 million Indians celebrated

UAE

Search continues for missing passengers after 18 killed in Philippines ferry sinking

Asia

'A year of rebuilding': Sri Lankan bank chief urges UAE support in recovery bid

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The Latheefs in happier times. Izza and her parents Abdul Latheef and Ruksana (centre) survived the crash in Abu Dhabi that killed four brothers Ammaar, Ayyash, Azzaam and Ashaz. Photo: Latheef family

Sister of four boys killed in Abu Dhabi car crash leaves hospital

Children’s mother still in hospital recovering from surgery as daughter discharged

UAE

Filipina who won Dh30m Big Ticket jackpot to invest in UAE property

UAE

Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80

Asia

Cause of Indian travel influencer Anunay Sood's death revealed

US

Messi unveils 70-foot statue in India, kicking off three-day tour

Sport

Messi to unveil giant statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

Football

Japan issues tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake

Asia
Kolkata, Dec 13 (ANI): A fan waves the Indian National Flag as Argentine footballer Lionel Messi virtually unveils his 70-foot-tall statue installed at the Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, during his G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, in Kolkata on Saturday. (ANI Photo)No Use India.
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Messi unveils 70-foot statue in India, kicking off three-day tour

Football star's agenda includes visits to three cities, friendly matches and meetings with celebrities

Sport

Messi to unveil giant statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

Football

Japan issues tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake

Asia

Thailand strikes Cambodia as border conflict reignites

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