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Dubai launches long-term gaming visa, check how to apply
In a significant move, Dubai introduced the long-term ‘Dubai Gaming Visa’ on Sunday, May 12, to support talented individuals, creators, and pioneers in the e-gaming sector. The ‘Dubai Gaming Visa’ is part…
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Saudi Arabia warns against fake Haj advertisements
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s General Directorate of Public Security has issued a warning to citizens and residents to avoid fraudulent Haj-related social media advertisements. In a statement on Saturday, May…
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Saudi Arabia recalls contaminated mayonnaise after food poisoning kills one
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have halted the distribution and recalled contaminated mayonnaise following a food poisoning outbreak in Riyadh. The news came to light on April…
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Saudi Arabia to test flying taxis, drones this Haj season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Minister of Transport, Saleh bin Naseer Al-Jasser has announced that the flying taxis and drones will be tested during the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 season. In a press…
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Video: Abdu Rozik set to marry Emirati girl on this date
Tajikistani singer, social media sensation, and ‘Bigg Boss 16’ contestant Abdu Rozik is all set to tie the knot with a 19-year-old Emirati girl, Amira from Sharjah. The wedding will be held…
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UAE issues high-risk security alert for Google Chrome users
Abu Dhabi: The Cyber Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, May 9, issued a high-risk vulnerabilities for users of Google Chrome, urging them to update browsers. In a…
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Dubai: Global Village sets new record with 10M visitors in season 28
Dubai’s popular family-friendly destination, Global Village, which closed its door on Wednesday, May 8, has welcomed 10 million guests during Season 28. This is the highest ever visitor number. Fernando Eiroa, Chief Executive…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia launches Makkah Route in seven countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the “Makkah Route Initiative” in seven countries. This is the sixth year since its launch for the first time in 2019. This initiative…
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Abu Dhabi: Big Ticket draw resumes operations
Abu Dhabi: The largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket on Thursday, May 9, announced the resumption of its operations after a temporary…
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Gaza: 49 bodies found at Al-Shifa Hospital, some ‘without heads’
Health workers in the Gaza Strip have discovered a third mass grave at Al-Shifa Hospital, with some bodies found without heads. At least 49 bodies have been recovered from the mass grave…
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Haj 2024: 1st Indian flight reaches Madinah from Hyderabad
Madinah: The first Indian Haj flight carrying 283 pilgrims from Hyderabad arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, May 9, to perform the annual pilgrimage. The pilgrims were received at the Prince…
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Video: Boeing cargo plane land at Istanbul without front wheels
A Boeing cargo plane on Wednesday, May 8, made an emergency landing at Istanbul Airport after its front landing gear malfunctioned. Fedex Express’s Boeing 767 plane, flight 6268, experienced a front landing…
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Video: NEOM launches largest cosmopolitan marina community ‘Jaumur’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM, the 500 billion dollar mega tourism project, has announced the launch of Jaumur, the largest cosmopolitan luxury community on the coast of the Gulf of…
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Saudi Arabia expands e-visa to 3 more countries
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, May 8, broadened its electronic visa (e-visa) accessibility to include citizens from three new countries, taking the total to 66. The new countries are…
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Video: Middle East’s first passenger-carrying drone trials take place in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The first passenger-carrying drone trial in the Middle East takes place in the UAE‘s capital, Abu Dhabi, during Abu Dhabi Mobility Week. The two drone trials were conducted by Abu…
