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FIFA World Cup: England fan yells ‘Free Palestine’ on live Israel broadcast
Supporting the Palestinian cause and cheering for freedom for Palestine is no longer the preserve of Arab fans in the World Cup 2022, which Qatar is hosting. Where the fans of the…
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Video: Liverpool icon Ian Rush listens to ‘Al-Fatiha’ during FIFA World Cup
Doha: A former Liverpool icon Ian Rush listening to Surah Al-Fatiha (first Surah—chapter of the Quran) recited by world-renowned Qari (Quran reciter) during World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Quran reciter Fatih Seferagic…
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Iranian state media, activists deny abolition of morality police
Iranian state-run al-Alam news channel and human rights activists on Sunday denied media reports claiming the abolition of the “morality police” in the country. On Sunday, several news outlets reported that the…
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Dubai ranks second best city in world for expats in 2022
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has been ranked the second-best city to live and work for expats with Abu Dhabi also featuring in the top 10. Expat City Rankings 2022, created by InterNations, honours three…
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Prominent Iranian actress Mitra Hajjar arrested for supporting Anti Hijab protests
Tehran: Iranian security forces on Saturday arrested the prominent artist and actress, Mitra Hajjar, on charges of supporting the ongoing protests in the country. On Saturday, Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANa)…
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Kuwait bans use of metal water bottles in schools
Kuwait: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education has banned metal water bottles in all schools after an elementary student assaulted a classmate using his bottle, local media reported. According to Arabic daily Al Rai,…
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Iran demolishes home of climber Elnaz Rekabi who competed without headscarf
Tehran: The Iranian authorities have demolished the family home of Iranian sports climber Elnaz Rekabi, after she participated in international competition without wearing a headscarf. 33-year-old Elnaz Rekabi competed without a headscarf…
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Ex-Qatar PM warns of Palestinian uprising more severe than of year 2000
Doha: Former Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani, warned of the brutality of the Israelis and the outbreak of a new Palestinian uprising that will be more…
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FIFA WC 2022: Japanese players clean dressing room, leave message in Arabic
Once again, Japanese players and fans make headlines for their utmost respect and tidiness at FIFA World Cup’s Qatar stadium, after Japan’s historically second victory in the first round, over its Spanish…
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UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 66 cr in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriate has won the grand prize of 30 million Dirham (Rs 66,50,27,632) in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winner of…
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Israel to soon deport Palestinian lawyer Salah Al-Hamouri to France
The Israeli authorities will soon deport Palestinian-French lawyer Salah Al-Hamouri to France, after nine months of detention in Israel without any charge. 37-year-old Salah’s was scheduled for deportation this Sunday, however, it was postponed.…
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Stephanie Frappart makes history as first woman to referee men’s World Cup match
Doha: In a precedent that is the first of its kind in the competition’s 92-year history, 38-year-old Stephanie Frappart has become the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match at Al Bayt Stadium in…
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Video: Arab fan sells his mother’s jewellery to attend World Cup in Qatar
Doha: An Arab fan apologized to his mother live, after claiming that he sold her jewelry to attend the World Cup matches in Qatar. The fan raised a large banner that read,…
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FIFA WC 2022: Kerala woman on solo road trip reaches Qatar
Doha: In a unique journey full of suspense and excitement, a Kerala woman, who took a solo road trip from Kerala to attend FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, has announced via her…
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UNESCO adds Arab traditions to world heritage list
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added Arab traditions in its list of the world’s intangible cultural heritage of humanity, during the 17th meeting of the organization’s committee, which began…
