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Gold prices soar in Dubai: 24-carat hits Dh 392.50 as markets open
Gold prices saw a notable surge at the opening of the markets in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Monday, May 5. According to data from the Dubai Jewellery Group, the price…
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Three Emiratis jailed in Ras Al Khaimah for framing Indian businessman in fake drug case
A criminal court in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has sentenced three Emiratis — two men and a woman — to prison terms ranging from 10 to 15 years for…
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Foundation names Israeli commander behind Hind Rajab’s murder
The Hind Rajab Foundation has identified the Israeli military unit and commander allegedly responsible for the killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and her family, and has filed a war crimes complaint…
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Video: European pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia on horseback to perform Haj
Four European pilgrims—one from Morocco and three from Spain—have arrived in Saudi Arabia on horseback to perform the Haj pilgrimage for the year 1446 AH-2025, which is expected to begin on June…
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UAE to introduce AI as subject in school curriculum
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a subject in public schools starting from the next academic year The announcement was made on Sunday, 4 May, via…
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Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw: Andhra man’s six-year wait ends with Range Rover car win
As the saying goes, patience pays off — and after six years of trying, it finally did for one man from Andhra Pradesh living in Qatar, in the form of a luxury…
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Palestine now world’s most dangerous place for journalists: RSF
Palestine has become the world’s most dangerous state for journalists amid Israel’s war on Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which released its 2025 World Press…
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Telangana man missing in Saudi Arabia for years; family seeks govt help
Hyderabad: A 47-year-old man from Telangana who migrated to Saudi Arabia for work six years ago has reportedly gone missing, prompting his family to seek urgent government assistance to trace him and…
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Saudi Arabia mandates 10-day paid leave for employees performing Haj for first time
Riyadh: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that employees performing Haj for the first time are entitled to a minimum of…
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Dubai: Indian businessman jailed for 5 years, fined Rs 1 cr over money laundering
Dubai-based Indian businessman Balvinder Singh Sahni, widely known as ‘Abu Sabah’, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a major money laundering operation. The Dubai Criminal Court…
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Qatar: Indian employee at LuLu Hypermarket dies of heart attack
Doha: A 26-year-old Indian national who worked at LuLu Hypermarket in Qatar has died of a heart attack. The deceased, Arshad, hailed from Alathur in Kerala’s Palakkad district and was employed as…
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Makkah: Mataf nearly empty as Haj 2025 preparations begin
The Mataf, the area surrounding the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is currently witnessing an unusual and striking sight—nearly empty of pilgrims. Videos and photos circulating on social…
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Indian nursing couple in Kuwait found dead with knives in hand
Kuwait City: A Kuwait-based Indian couple from Kerala was found stabbed to death in their apartment in Abbasiya on Thursday morning, May 1. The deceased have been identified as Suraj, a native…
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Pilot recruitment drive: Emirates to fill 1,500 positions within two years
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has announced plans to recruit more than 1,500 new pilots within the next two years, supporting its ambitious global expansion strategy. The announcement came on World Pilots’ Day as…
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Indian expat wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
In a life-changing twist of fate, a 49-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat from Kerala has won a staggering one million US dollars (Rs 8,46,10,887) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw.…
