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Minor earthquake recorded in Oman
Muscat: An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded in Dhofar Governorate, Oman, on Wednesday, January 1. In a post on X, Oman’s Earthquake Monitoring Center (EMC) said that it it monitored “a…
- Middle East
2024 deadliest year in history for Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons: Report
With a surge in death and increasing brutality against Palestinians in Israeli occupation prisons, Palestinian prisoners’ institutions declared that the year 2024 is the deadliest year in the history of the conflict…
- Middle East
16,000 Indian workers replace Palestinians in Israel’s construction sector in 2024
Around 16,000 Indian workers have replaced Palestinians in Israel’s construction sector in 2024, as part of the Israeli government’s strategy. The Israeli construction sector relies significantly on foreign labour, the majority of…
- Middle East
Watch: Burj Khalifa rings in 2025 with thrilling fireworks
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the places that knows how to ring in the new year in the most extravagant way imaginable. Every year on New Year’s Eve,…
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Saudi Arabia extends tax amnesty initiative
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has extended the cancellation of fines and exemption of penalties initiative until June 30, 2025. The initiative was earlier extended…
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Saudi: Over 10M pilgrims visited Miqat Dhu Al-Hulayfah in 2024
More than 10 million visitors and Umrah performers heading to the Grand Mosque in Makkah has visited Miqat of Dhu Al-Hulayfah in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, since the beginning of 2024. Dhu Al-Hulayfah,…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah performers increases by 35 pc in Q3 2024
Riyadh: The total number of foreign and domestic pilgrims who performed Umrah in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 has reached 6,254,751, represents a 35 percent increase compared to the same quarter…
- Middle East
Watch: Syrian conjoined twins ‘Celine and Eleen’ arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Syrian conjoined twins, Celine and Eleen Abdulmoneim Alshibli, along with their family, arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The twins arrived at King Khalid International Airport onboard…
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Riyadh Season 2024 draws 13 million visitors
Riyadh: Riyadh Season 2024, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has set a new milestone by attracting 13 million visitors since its launch. The record-breaking numbers were announced by Turki Al…
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UAE visa amnesty: Last 24 hrs to avail initiative or face fines
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa amnesty initiative, which allows illegal expats and visitors to rectify their visa status or depart without facing fines, will end on Tuesday, December 31. Following this,…
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New Year 2025 holiday: Abu Dhabi, Dubai announces free parking
The authorities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai has announced free public parking on New Year’s Day holiday on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The announcement was made by Road and Transport Authority (RTA)…
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236,000 overstayers in Dubai benefit from UAE visa amnesty initiative
About 236,000 overstayers in Dubai have benefitted in rectifying their status as part of the ongoing UAE visa amnesty initiative. Lieutenant General Mohammed Al Marri of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners…
- Middle East
Jashn-e-Rekhta: Celebrating Urdu’s rich heritage in Dubai
Spurred by the success of its 2024 debut in Dubai, Jashn-e-Rekhta, one of the world’s largest Urdu language, literature, and cultural festivals, is returning with its much-awaited second edition. Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai 2025…
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Video: Massive fire engulfs building near Mall of the Emirates in Dubai
Dubai: A massive fire that broke out in a 8-storey residential building near the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai on Sunday night, December 29, has been put out. The incident took…
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UAE: Indian doctor among 2 killed in plane crash off Ras Al Khaimah coast
An Indian expatriate doctor was among the two people killed after a light aircraft belonging to to Jazirah Aviation Club crashed into the sea off the Ras Al Khaimah coast in the…
