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Madinah city among world’s top 100 destinations for 2024
Madinah, the holy city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been ranked among world’s top 100 city destinations for 2024, according to Euromonitor International index. Madinah is ranked first among…
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Saudi Arabia discovers 56-million-year-old fossils of marine creatures
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabia Geological Survey (SGS) has discovered 56 million-year-old fossils of marine creatures in the Ras Al-Ru’us sedimentary formation in the northern border region of the Kingdom. Fossils found within…
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Video: Indian, Bangladeshi expats win Rs 68 lakh in Big Ticket draw
Three Indian expats and a Bangladeshi expat walked away with grand prizes of total value worth Dirham 295,000 (Rs 68,13,411) in the latest Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw. The winner of the…
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Video: Social media sensation Tenge Tenge performs Umrah
An 11-year-old Ugandan TikToker and social media sensation, Saad Ssozi, famously known as Rango Tenge Tenge, recently performed Umrah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. A video of Tenge in an ihram, the garment…
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Sharjah allows conditional release of prisoners
The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has announced a new law allowing the conditional release of prisoners who have served part of their sentence. It aims to strike a balance between rehabilitation and…
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Ex Israeli prez reveals Queen Elizabeth II’s strained ties with Israel
Former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has revealed the strained relationship between Israel and Queen Elizabeth II, describing her positions on Israel as “difficult.” Rivlin’s remarks came during his participation in a celebration…
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Syrian transitional govt talks with ousted officials to transfer power
Damascus: Syrian ministers from the newly formed transitional government met with members of the ousted Bashar al-Assad’s administration to organise the transfer of state institutions and ensure the continuity of public services,…
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Kuwait halts e-Visa service, offers visa-on-arrival for 53 countries
The Kuwaiti government has temporarily halted its e-Visa service to implement system upgrades aimed at improving user experience. This affects travellers from 53 countries who rely on obtaining visas online before their…
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In a first, Apple to launch online, physical stores in Saudi Arabia
United States (US) technology giant Apple has announced plans to launch its first flagship retail store in Saudi Arabia starting 2026, and an Apple Store online in the Kingdom as early as…
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Watch: Saudi Arabia launches first cruise ship in Jeddah
Jeddah: In a significant milestone, Cruise Saudi, owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has introduced its first ship, AROYA, at Jeddah Islamic Port. The ship’s launch represents…
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UAE to impose 15 pc corporate tax from January
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to introduce a minimum top-up tax (DMTT) of 15 percent on large multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in the country. This will be implemented on or…
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Travel advisory: Emirates reveals busiest days to travel this festive season
As the festive season approaching, Emirates Airline has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying in December, urging them to plan ahead due to a significant rise in the number of travellers…
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UAE: Indian expat falls to death from Jebel Jais mountain
In an unfortunate incident, a 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate recently died after falling from the Jebel Jais mountain in Ras Al Khaimah. The deceased has been identified as Sayant…
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Video: Indian flyer from Dubai held for smuggling gold in undergarments
Customs officials in Delhi arrested an Indian passenger coming from the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for allegedly smuggling gold concealed in his undergarments. The accused was intercepted by the officials after his arrival at the Indira…
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Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun’s ‘jathara’ scene removed in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reportedly reduced the duration of Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule, which was released worldwide on Thursday, December 5. The Saudi Arabian Censor Board has removed…
