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Apple launches first online store in Saudi Arabia with Arabic support
Riyadh: United States (US) technology giant Apple has recently launched its first official online store and dedicated Apple Store app in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in expanding its digital footprint…
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Israeli parliament approves motion to annex West Bank
Tel Aviv: Israel’s parliament has passed a non-binding motion supporting the annexation of the occupied West Bank, a move that has drawn strong criticism from Palestinian leaders and countries across the Middle…
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Saudi Arabia opens first white cement factory in Syria to aid reconstruction
Damascus: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially launched the first white cement factory in Syria’s Adra industrial city, marking a major milestone in Saudi-Syrian economic cooperation. The facility, inaugurated on…
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Qatar in talks to host 2036 Olympic Games
Doha: Qatar has officially confirmed that it is in ongoing talks with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) about hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) made the…
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Israel kills another Palestinian journalist in Gaza, death toll rises to 231
Gaza Strip: Palestinian journalist Walaa al-Jabari was tragically killed at dawn on Wednesday, July 23, when an Israeli airstrike targeted her home in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood, southwest of Gaza City. According…
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Dubai links visa renewal to traffic fine clearance in new pilot system
Dubai: Dubai has linked residency visa renewals to the settlement of outstanding traffic fines under a pilot system announced on Wednesday, July 23, by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs…
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Saudi Arabia launches pilot phase of its first self-driving taxi service
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has officially launched the pilot phase of its first self-driving taxi service in Riyadh, a key milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to modernise urban transport and accelerate the shift…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian expat wins Rs 8 crore after 6 years of trying
Dubai: In a remarkable stroke of luck, a 42-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,63,98,388) on Wednesday, July 23, in the latest Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw.…
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Forced starvation in Gaza: 10 more dead in 24 hours, toll hits 111
Gaza Strip: At least 10 Palestinians have died of forced starvation and malnutrition in the past 24 hours in Gaza Strip, according to the Health Ministry on Wednesday, July 23. This brings the total…
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UAE outranks 147 countries to be named world’s safest in 2025
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been named the world’s safest country in the 2025 Mid-Year Safety Index, published by Numbeo, a leading global database. With a score of 85.2,…
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Indian expat doctor found dead in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Dhanalakshmi, a 54-year-old Indian expat doctor was found dead at her apartment in Abu Dhabi in the early hours of Tuesday, July 22. Originally from Talappu in Kerala’s Kannur district,…
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Emirates launches massive hiring drive
Dubai: The Emirates Group on Tuesday, July 22, launched a massive global recruitment drive to hire 17,300 professionals across 350 roles this financial year. The Dubai-based aviation giant — which includes Emirates,…
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Saudi Arabia welcomes joint statement calling for ending Gaza war
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has welcomed a joint statement by 28 countries demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza Strip, calling for urgent humanitarian access and a…
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Watch: Inside Qatar’s defence against Iran’s missile strike on Al Udeid base
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Defence has released a short documentary on Operation Breaking the Spears, a military response launched to counter a large-scale Iranian missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base on…
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Iran’s nuclear programme prioritises people over politics
Tehran: Iran’s nuclear programme continues to be a subject of international debate, with Tehran reiterating its commitment to peaceful, civilian applications of nuclear technology. The statement, issued by the Consulate General of…
