Nasreen Abdulla

Nasreen Abdulla

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Nasreen Abdulla is a Special Correspondent covering food, tech and human interest stories. When not challenged by deadlines, you’ll find her pulling off submissions on the jiu jitsu mats.

Indian passport renewal in UAE: Alhind targets 30-minute service, no premium queues

Indian passport renewal in UAE: Alhind targets 30-minute service, no premium queues

The company can process up to 8,000 applications daily; however, the number of available slots is determined by the Indian missions

'Invisible cost' of smoking? Wearables make it visible, more smokers quitting: Study

'Invisible cost' of smoking? Wearables make it visible, more smokers quitting: Study

The UAE recorded the lowest share of logged days with tobacco use in GCC countries (58.6%) but showed the largest observed physiological differences across the region

Indian expats in Dubai queue outside Alhind passport centre after weeks of uncertainty

Indian expats in Dubai queue outside Alhind passport centre after weeks of uncertainty

Within minutes of the announcement by the Embassy of India on Tuesday evening, almost 2,000 slots had been booked across all centres

Alhind's Indian passport service centres in UAE: Locations, fees and how to book

Alhind's Indian passport service centres in UAE: Locations, fees and how to book

In a major relief to Indian expats, Alhind will begin passport renewal and consular services from July 22 with 16 centres, reduced wait times and walk-ins for Tatkal

Dubai Municipality uses AI to test water quality at homes

Dubai Municipality uses AI to test water quality at homes

The municipality uses AI to test household water for bacteria like E. coli, cutting testing times to protect public health across the emirate

Dubai court rules divorce settlements between Muslim couples cannot be appealed

Dubai court rules divorce settlements between Muslim couples cannot be appealed

Court rules settlements between Muslim spouses recorded before judges cannot be appealed, confirming finality of court-approved agreements in personal status cases

UAE midday work ban: Delivery riders capped at 3 orders during peak heat hours

UAE midday work ban: Delivery riders capped at 3 orders during peak heat hours

Delivery platforms Careem and Talabat have rolled out cooling stations, order caps and health checks as midday break rules protect riders from summer heat

Indian passport renewal in UAE: Supreme Court permits temporary outsourcing

Indian passport renewal in UAE: Supreme Court permits temporary outsourcing

The Apex court has permitted the Indian missions in the UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and Canberra to temporarily engage the service providers whose contracts were previously set aside

UAE residents erupt in cheers, tears as Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup

UAE residents erupt in cheers, tears as Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup

Football fans packed fan zones, homes and cinemas for the Fifa World Cup final as Spain's victory brought celebration, tears, and strangers together over football

CBSE Grade 10 results: Months of uncertainty end as UAE students get board marksheets

CBSE Grade 10 results: Months of uncertainty end as UAE students get board marksheets

While some celebrated the outcome, others felt they could have performed better if the examinations had not been interrupted by the ongoing conflict in the region