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  • UAE named social media capital of the world; India holds 19th rank

    UAE named social media capital of the world; India holds 19th rank

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    Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been named as the social media capital of the world, according to a new study by Proxyrack.

    The study analyzed the average number of social platforms and the percentage of the population using Facebook in each country to reveal the social media capitals of the world.

    “With an almost perfect score of 9.55 out of 10, the UAE takes the top spot as the social media capital of the world. People in the UAE have an average of 8.2 social media platforms, the third highest in the world, joint with the Philippines,” said Proxyrack.

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    The study said that the UAE is the most connected country in the world, with a connected score of 7.53/10.

    UAE residents also have social media accounts on several platforms, notably Facebook and TikTok.

    The study found that the internet in the UAE is expensive, but 100 percent of the population use the internet, and 108 percent use Facebook.

    The study revealed that UAE users spend an average of seven hours and 29 minutes on the Internet per day. 

    The UAE is followed by Malaysia/the Philippines with both countries scoring 8.75.

    According to the ProxyRac report, India stood on the 19th spot with only 29 percent of the population using Facebook but spending nearly nine hours on the internet every day. 

    Here is the top ten countries

    RankCountryAverage number of social platforms usedPopulation using FacebookSocial media score
    1United Arab Emirates (UAE)8.2108 per cent9.55
    2Malaysia7.783 per cent8.75
    2Philippines8.278 per cent8.75
    4Saudi Arabia7.971 per cent8.41
    5Singapore7.183 per cent7.96
    6Vietnam7.377 per cent7.62
    7Brazil8.464 per cent7.62
    8Thailand7.181 per cent7.61
    9Indonesia8.464 per cent7.50
    10Hong Kon6.782 per cent7.27
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  • UAE evacuates 178 people from Sudan

    UAE evacuates 178 people from Sudan

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    Abu Dhabi: An evacuation plane carrying 178 nationals from seven countries arrived in the UAE this afternoon from Sudan, which has experienced clashes since mid-April.

    The plane carried the most vulnerable groups of the sick, children, the elderly, and women, as the UAE has placed them at the top of its priorities. Among those evacuated onboard the flight was a Sudanese child who was injured in ongoing clashes in Sudan and was transferred to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi to receive the necessary medical care.

    In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) confirmed the success of the UAE evacuation operation as part of the country’s humanitarian efforts and commitment to strengthening international cooperation and solidarity. The Ministry underscored the continuation of the UAE’s humanitarian approach based on protecting civilians and extending a helping hand to countries in times of need.

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    The Ministry affirmed the UAE’s commitment to working with its partners and the international community to achieve all that serves the interests of the Sudanese people, stressing the importance of intensifying efforts aimed at a ceasefire, a return to the political framework and dialogue, and advancing in the transitional phase to reach the desired political stability and security in Sudan.

    The UAE continues to provide services to various nationals during their evacuation and stay in the city of Port Sudan. Moreover, the UAE hosts hundreds of nationals from approximately 24 different nationalities evacuated to the UAE over five flights since 29th April, providing all necessary care services while they are in the UAE prior to returning to their home countries.

    (Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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  • UAE offer condolences to Prez of Rwanda over flood victims

    UAE offer condolences to Prez of Rwanda over flood victims

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    Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of condolences to Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, over the deadly floods that recently hit the country. He also wished a speedy recovery to all the injured.

    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages to the Rwandan President.

    As per a report by Reuters, floods and landslides caused by heavy rains have killed at least 129 people in the African country.

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    Source: With inputs from ANI

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  • UAE hints at welcoming LGBTQA+ tourists in updated website

    UAE hints at welcoming LGBTQA+ tourists in updated website

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    The website of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), in its updated Q&A section, when asked,“Are LGBT visitors welcome to visit Saudi Arabia?” stated that everybody is welcome to the Emirates.

    According to a report by the CNN, the response to one of the FAQs was, “Everyone is welcome to visit Saudi, provided that they follow and respect our culture, traditions and laws, as you would when you visit any other country in the world. Like other governments, we do not ask visitors personal questions and we respect the right to privacy.”

    Details of the update are still not clear. CNN reported that the older version of the website till March 14 neither had the question nor the answer.

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    However, only time can say if members of the LGBTQA+ community are willing to travel to the Arabian country where homosexual activities can cost them their lives, as per government rules.

    “Research shows they spend more money in a destination than heterosexual couples, and tend to travel more times a year,” according to Darren Burn, CEO of Out Of Office, a luxury travel planning service for the LGBTQA+ community was quoted by CNN.

    “But my concern is what the reality is like in the destination. Are they saying that a same-sex couple can check into a hotel and get a double bed without any issues? My hunch would be that that’s not the reality,” Burn further added.

    A look at the UAE website indicates that the country is aiming to expand its tourism sector. According to human rights researcher Nora Noralla, UAE is trying to ape Dubai and Qatar in a bid to generate revenue.

    “In Dubai, there are a lot of gay influencers, and as long as you understand the context of the area you’re in and respect the traditional culture and not show your queerness in any way, you’re OK,” she told CNN.

    Burn said that opening the doors to the LGBTQA+ community would help change mindsets that have been ruled by million years of religious traditionalistic values.

    “Without travel and tourists coming to the destinations, mindsets would never change – as long as they can do so safely, LGBTQ+ travelers can break down barriers,” he said.

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  • Watch: UAE astronaut Al Neyadi relocate SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docking port

    Watch: UAE astronaut Al Neyadi relocate SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docking port

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    Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi and three colleagues safely relocate SpaceX Dragon spacecraft Endeavour to another docking port on the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday.

    Endeavour— was the spacecraft Al Neyadi, NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg, and Russian cosmonaut Andrei Fedyaev arrived at the ISS on March 3.

    NASA instructed astronauts to relocate the spacecraft from the station’s Harmony module to the lab’s forward port to make room for other spacecraft arriving in June.

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    On Saturday, Endeavour, undocked from the Harmony module’s space-facing port at 3:10 pm UAE time and redocked to the module’s forward-facing port at 3:53 pm, according to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).

    “The @SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour redocked to its new port and completed its relocation maneuver at 8:01am ET today,” the space station tweeted.

    On Friday, Al Neyadi tweeted, “Exciting times ahead! Here I am with my Crew-6 team, as we tried on our SpaceX suits once again for the upcoming Dragon Endeavour relocation mission. Tomorrow, we will be moving the spacecraft to another location on the ISS. Looking forward to executing the mission successully.”

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  • Two UAE flights, one ticket: Emirates, Etihad announce interline deal

    Two UAE flights, one ticket: Emirates, Etihad announce interline deal

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    Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) carriers Etihad Airways and Emirates Airline have come together to bring a first-of-a-kind interline agreement.

    On Thursday, UAE Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that expands their interline agreement, which took place at the Arabian Travel Market, with representatives from both airlines present.

    Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), passengers traveling to the country will have the option of arriving in one Emirate and departing from the other. There will be no additional airfare for the service.

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    For example, someone flying from London might choose to land in Dubai on Emirates and then fly from Abu Dhabi on Etihad on the way back.

    In its announcement Emirates, which is based in Dubai, said, “This first of its kind agreement between the two UAE carriers aims to capitalise on opportunities to boost tourism to the UAE from key source markets by enabling visitors to experience more than one destination in a single itinerary.” 

    Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves added, “Our interline agreement will make it more convenient for our guests to experience the best of Abu Dhabi and Dubai on one ticket while promising to deliver an exceptional flying experience whether they fly with Etihad Airways or Emirates. It’s a win-win proposition for travelers to the UAE.”  

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  • UAE: Kerala man wins Rs 33 cr Big Ticket grand prize, turns crorepati overnight

    UAE: Kerala man wins Rs 33 cr Big Ticket grand prize, turns crorepati overnight

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    Abu Dhabi: While number of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriate from the city of Kerala, won the grand prize of 15 million Dirhams (Rs 33,39,43,296) in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw.

    The winner of the draw Pradeep Kumar— bagged the prize after buying ticket 048514 for the raffle draw number 251, which he had purchased online on April 13.

    When the draw took place on Wednesday, April 3, Pradeep was at the airport for his return journey from his country to Abu Dhabi.

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    Pradeep, who is in his fifties, is a resident of UAE from the past 37 years and will be sharing the prize money with his two other friends.

    This is the second time that Kumar, has got lucky.

    “I once hit the top prize of Dh100,000 way back in 1996. Back then that was the only first-place raffle draw prize available, and tickets used to cost Dh100. I felt I had the luck of the green and continued buying tickets,” Kumar told Khaleej Times.

    He wanted to continue living the simple life after his remarkable victory.

    Other winners

    Ruwan Chathuranga from Sri Lanka won the second prize of 100,000 Dirhams (Rs 22,26,260)

    While Purvi Patni who is from India, won 90,000 Dirhams (Rs 20,03,634) third prize with the ticket number 191196.

    Another Indian Farook Vettikkattu Valappil with the ticket number 100341 won the fourth prize worth 80,000 Dirhams (Rs 17,81,008).

    Big Ticket was established in 1992 with an initial first prize of 1 million Dirhams (Rs 2,22,63,349) and is one of the most popular monthly draws in the UAE.

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    Separately, for the first time this month, Big Ticket is giving away 100 prizes to 100 lucky winners.

    The 252nd draw series, which will be held on June 3, will have a grand prize of 20 million Dirhams.

    Tickets can be purchased online until May 31 through the Big Ticket website, or by visiting shop counters at Abu Dhabi International Airport and Al Ain Airport.

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  • UAE astronaut shares time-lapse video of his spacewalk

    UAE astronaut shares time-lapse video of his spacewalk

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    Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi on Tuesday shared a ‘surreal’ time-lapse video of his six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk.

    On April 28, Sultan Al Neyadi becomes the first Arab astronaut to walk in space outside the International Space Station (ISS) with NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen.

    Sultan Al Neyadi took a 26-second video clip to his official Twitter and expressed his joy on time-lapse capturing moments. The video clip shows select moments from his spacewalk.

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    “After completing my first spacewalk, I am humbled by the experience. Here’s a time-lapse capturing one of my most surreal moments on the ISS. Thank you to everyone for the unwavering support. Onward to new frontiers,” Al Neyadi tweeted.

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  • UAE: Up to 5 years in jail for impersonating public servants

    UAE: Up to 5 years in jail for impersonating public servants

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    Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Public Prosecution warned that anyone impersonate a government employees or public servants will face up to five years in jail.

    The Public Prosecution Office posted a video on Twitter to illustrate the consequences of impersonating or pretending to have a job and providing a false job description.

    Citing Article 299 of the new UAE Penal Code, anyone who impersonates a public figure shall be punished with imprisonment not exceeding five years.

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    The same penalty shall apply to anyone who interferes in a public position or service, or acts with the aim of achieving an illegitimate purpose, or to gain for himself or for others an advantage of any kind.

    A prison sentence of at least one year will be imposed if the individual impersonates a security or police official.

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  • UAE based Indian bizman Yusuff Ali meets PM Narendra Modi

    UAE based Indian bizman Yusuff Ali meets PM Narendra Modi

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    New Delhi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) based-Indian businessman, LuLu Group chairman and vice-chairman of the Abu Dhabi chamber M A Yusuff Ali had the pleasure of meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

    Yusuff Ali posted pictures from the meeting on Twitter expressing his admiration for Modi and conveying his warmest greetings on Eid Mubarak.

    “Very pleased to meet Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri. @narendramodi Ji at PM’s Residence in New Delhi today and I conveyed Eid Mubarak to Hon’ble PM and expressed thanks for giving me a time during busy schedules @PMOIndia 🙏🙏,” Yusuff Ali tweeted.

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    As per media reports, their conversation reportedly revolved around Lulu Group’s plans to expand its exports of agricultural products to Gulf countries underlining Yusuff Ali’s commitment to strengthening economic relations between India and the UAE.

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    LuLu group chairman and vice-chairman of the Abu Dhabi chamber M A Yusuffali hails from a village in Kerala state in south India. He left for Abu Dhabi in 1973 to join his uncle’s small distribution business.

    Yusuffali, whose Lulu Group operates one of the world’s fastest-growing supermarket and hypermarket networks, is ranked 35th with a fortune of $5.5 billion.

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