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Watch: Mountains in Makkah turn green after heavy rainfall
Riyadh: The rare sight of arid mountains in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah region have been turned into a lush green landscape after heavy rainfall and thunder in the Kingdom over the past few…
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince set to visit India on Sept 8
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is set to begin an official visit to India on Sunday, September 8, to improve bilateral relations. During the visit, the Crown…
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Saudi Arabia discovers rare breeding colonies of endangered Griffon vultures
Three rare breeding colonies of the Eurasian Griffon vultures have been discovered at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on World Vulture Awareness Day.…
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Saudi Arabia cancels licence fees for hotels, resorts
Riyadh: In a landmark move aimed to boost tourism and hospitality sector, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has decided to cancel municipal fees for issuing a commercial activities licence for hotels,…
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94th National Day: Saudi Arabia announces four-day holiday
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a four-day holiday to celebrate its 94th National Day, which falls annually on September 23. This year’s National Day will take place on Monday,…
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UAE visa amnesty: MoHRE offers 4 services to residency violators
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched four services to help visa violators in rectifying their status without facing fines or further repercussions during the two-month amnesty period.…
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Iran summons Australian envoy over ‘Wear it Purple Day’ post
Iran has summoned Australia’s envoy to Iran, Ian McConville, over an Instagram post celebrating ‘Wear It Purple Day.’ Iran’s foreign ministry said the post was “disrespectful and contrary to Iranian and Islamic cultural norms”, according…
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Dubai’s Burj Azizi: World’s second tallest tower to soar 725m height
Dubai: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced the height of Burj Azizi, located on a prime plot of land on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road.…
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Middle East’s first-ever professional baseball park to be built in Dubai
Baseball United, the professional league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, is set to build the region’s first-ever professional baseball field and ballpark in Dubai. The new facility will be…
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Saudi Arabia to soon launch Samsung Pay service
Riyadh: To expand the use of digital payments and offer more choices to consumers, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has signed an agreement with Samsung to enable the launch of “Samsung Pay” across the…
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UAE: Mall of UAQ welcomes first Al Baik outlet in the city
Mall of UAQ, a Line Investments & Property company and a subsidiary of LuLu Group International, has officially signed an agreement with Serv Quest, the licensed operator for Albaik UAE. This agreement…
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Saudi Arabia bans pregnant women, sick pilgrims from performing Haj 2025
In a bid to ensure pilgrims’ safety and wellbeing, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued strict health restrictions for those undertaking the Haj pilgrimage in 2025. According to a health…
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Celebrity friend: New social media job in Saudi Arabia
Saudi marketing companies’ advertisements for the “celebrity friend” job have sparked controversy in the Kingdom, as it is one of the new jobs created by social media. A report by Saudi newspaper…
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UAE visa amnesty: Indian consulate announces measures to help expats
The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai has announced several measures to help Indian expatriates living in Dubai and Northern Emirates to avail the benefit of the visa amnesty program. The…
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Israeli forces deliberately targeted academics in Gaza, says Sheikha Moza
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development, said on Saturday, August 31, that the Israeli forces deliberately targeted academics in the Gaza Strip since…
