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Samira Al Ali becomes 1st woman promoted to brigadier in Dubai Police history
Dubai: In a landmark moment for Dubai Police, Colonel Samira Abdullah Al Ali has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier, becoming the first woman to attain this senior position since the…
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Saudi Arabia: Syrian conjoined twins ‘Celine and Eleen’ successfully separated
Riyadh: Surgeons in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday, July 27, successfully separated Syrian conjoined twins— Celine and Eleen after a complex surgery at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital (KASCH)…
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Saudi Arabia to host world’s largest comedy festival
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host the world’s largest comedy festival in the capital city, Riyadh, from September 26 to October 9, 2025, featuring over 50 internationally…
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Last chance to fly: Wizz Air offers Dh 204 tickets ahead of Abu Dhabi exit
Abu Dhabi: Travellers across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are racing to grab last-minute bargains as Wizz Air rolls out ultra-low fares ahead of its upcoming exit from Abu Dhabi, starting September…
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Hyderabadi woman jailed in Dubai over drug charges; family appeals to MEA for help
Hyderabad: A 23-year-old woman from Hyderabad has been languishing in a Dubai jail after allegedly being duped into carrying a bag containing drugs. Her mother has urged the Ministry of External Affairs…
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Hyderabadi man wins Rs 11L in Big Ticket draw in just 3 months
Hyderabad: A 39-year-old Hyderabadi man, based in Saudi Arabia, has won Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,77,706) in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner, Sameer Ahmed, who works as…
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Saudi Arabia unveils full real estate ownership law for foreigners
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially published the full text of its revised real estate ownership law, enabling non-Saudis to acquire property under regulated conditions. The move forms part…
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‘You were a trust in our hands’: Saudi Sleeping Prince’s father shares emotional tribute
Riyadh: Prince Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has shared an emotional tribute following the death of his son, Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” who…
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After Kerala women’s deaths, new support platform for Indian expats in UAE
Sharjah: In a move to support expatriate families, the Indian Association Sharjah (IAS) has announced the launch of a Family Dispute Redressal Committee, which will begin sessions on August 2. The initiative,…
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Over 32,000 residency law violators arrested in UAE in first half of 2025
Abu Dhabi: In a major step to reinforce immigration rules, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the arrest of…
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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…
