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Dubai’s 2-year work visa: Process, requirements and updates
Dubai has updated its 2-year employment visa process, making it more efficient for expatriates seeking job opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to multiple media reports, these updates streamline AI-driven…
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Wife of detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil calls for his release
The wife of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student, who was arrested on Saturday, March 8, has called for urgent action, urging supporters to pressure authorities for his…
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Israel kills 3 Palestinians every 24 hours in Gaza since ceasefire: Report
Israel has killed 150 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip—an average of three people every 24 hours—since the ceasefire on January 19, according to a new report by Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor. The…
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Video: Dubai’s iconic mosques lit up for Ramzan
Four of Dubai’s most iconic mosques are illuminated with stunning light projections for Ramzan, creating a mesmerising spectacle for residents and visitors alike. The illuminated mosques include: Jumeirah Grand Mosque Al Khawaneej…
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Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma spotted at Dubai’s Al Seef
Dubai: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, were recently seen at Al Seef in Dubai. A viral Instagram video shows the couple preparing for a shoot.…
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Watch: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan share moments from Umrah trip
Pakistan cricketers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are currently in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan. Several videos circulating on social media show the duo performing Umrah…
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Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al-Fitr holidays for private sector
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1446 AH-2025. Eid Al-Fitr marks the…
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Grand Mosque in Makkah cleaned in just 35 minutes daily
The Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is thoroughly cleaned in just 35 minutes without disrupting pilgrims’ comfort. According to the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the…
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Watch: German vlogger Ken Abroad gets emotional during visit to Prophet’s Mosque
Popular German travel vlogger Ken Abroad experienced an emotional moment during his recent visit to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. In his latest vlog, titled “Inside Islam’s Second Holiest City,…
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Over 9.7M worshippers pray at Prophet’s Mosque in first 10 days of Ramzan
A total of 9,705,341 worshippers performed prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during the first 10 days of Ramzan 1446-2025. The influx of worshippers was remarkable, as the General…
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Two-century-old Indian Quran manuscript on display in Jeddah
Jeddah: A two-century-old Quran manuscript, transcribed in India, is now on display at the Islamic Arts Biennale at the Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Indian…
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Watch: Historic ‘Open Iftar’ at Shakespeare’s Globe
For the second time, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, one of London’s most renowned historical venues, hosted an ‘Open Iftar’ event, welcoming nearly 500 Muslims and non-Muslims on Sunday, March 9. Organised by the…
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Oman grants dual citizenship to Russian woman in historic first
Muscat: The Head of State of the Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, has issued Royal Decree No. 29/2025, granting Omani citizenship to Maria Victor Anatolyevich Armantova while allowing her to…
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UAE: Indian civil engineer wins luxury car in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: A 39-year-old Indian civil engineer based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has won a luxury car — Range Rover Velar — in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly…
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UAE: New Jaywan-Visa cards enable payments in 200 countries
Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), which operates the UAE’s national card switch (UAESWITCH) and the domestic card scheme Jaywan, on Monday, March 10, signed…
