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Watch: 8 feet tall man grabs attention of pilgrims at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: Amidst the peak season of Umrah during the ongoing month of Ramzan, a man of varying height about 8 feet tall caught the attention of Umrah pilgrims at the Grand Mosque…
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Indian woman returns home after 24 years in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has helped an Indian woman return home safely who has been stranded in the Kingdom for the last 24 years. This comes after the…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: Saudi Arabia hosts Iftar banquet in New Delhi
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently hosted an Iftar banquet at Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Mosque, affiliated with the Abul Kalam Azad Center for Islamic Awareness in the state of New…
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Watch: Saudi policeman helps disabled pilgrim to see Kaaba
Riyadh: In an endearing gesture, a Saudi police official in the Grand Mosque in Makkah helped a pilgrim with disabilities to see the holy Kaaba during the Umrah pilgrimage. In a video…
- Middle East
Ireland seeks to join South Africa at ICJ in genocide case against Israel
Ireland announced that it would join South Africa in the case brought against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in relation to the genocide in Gaza Strip since October 7,…
- Middle East
Sharjah denies rumours of changing Azaan
The Sharjah Government Media Office has denied rumours on social media about changes to the Azaan (call for prayer) in Sharjah. In a statement on X on Wednesday, the media office dismissed…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches golf carts for Sa’i at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced the use of smart golf carts service for the pilgrims to perform…
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Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Abu Dhabi: Renowned Pakistani television actress Ayeza Khan is the latest celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. The thirty-three-year-old actress was handed over the visa…
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Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum for women’s rights in 2025
Riyadh: The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Wednesday, March 27, unanimously elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to chair the 69th session of the commission in…
- India
UAE: Indian employee at LuLu hypermarket absconds with Rs 1.49 cr
Abu Dhabi: A 38-year-old Indian expat working at the LuLu, a hypermarket chain in Abu Dhabi, has been reportedly absconding after stealing Dirhams 660,000 (Rs 1,49,83,830) in cash, local media reported. Mohammed…
- Middle East
Dubai police arrest 202 beggars in first half of Ramzan
The Dubai police have arrested 202 beggars including 112 males and 90 females during the first half of the holy month of Ramzan. The arrest was part of the Dubai Police’s ‘Combat…
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Dubai’s Azizi Developments donates Rs 1361 cr to build educational complex
Dubai-based real estate developer Azizi Developments on Wednesday, March 27, donated Dirhams 600 million (Rs 13,61,58,00,000) to the Mother’s Endowment Campaign to build an educational endowment complex. The agreement was signed by…
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Want to become a teacher in private school in Dubai? Know requirements here
Looking to have a career in the teaching profession in Dubai’s private school, but are unsure of the requirements that need to be met. In Dubai, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is…
- Middle East
First Saudi humanoid female robot does not talk about sex or politics
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently unveiled its first female humanoid robot ‘Sara’ who is specifically trained not to talk about sex or politics. “Sara knows that she’s a girl, she’s…
- Middle East
UAE: Apple begins hiring for multiple job roles
Abu Dhabi: United States (US) technology giant Apple on Wednesday, March 27, announced new vacancies for its retail operations at stores located across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Apple is globally recognised for…
