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Al-Aqsa Mosque almost empty for 17th Friday prayer due to Israeli curbs
The Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem appeared almost empty for Friday prayer on February 2 due to the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) restrictions for the 17th Friday in a row, Anadolu Agency (AA)…
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Sheikh Mohammed orders cancellation of 2K govt procedures
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme (ZGB) to cancel 2,000 government procedures within a…
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Over 6480 Palestinians held by Israel in West Bank since Oct 7
Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have detained 6,485 Palestinians, including more than 400 children in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the Israel and Hamas war on October 7. In…
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Kuwait launches part-time work permits for expats
Kuwait: The authorities in Kuwait have started issuing part-time work permits for expatriates in the country. Taking to X, on Thursday, February 1, the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) announced that the…
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Saudi Arabia willing to accept ‘Israeli commitment’ to Palestinian state: Report
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is reportedly willing to accept political commitments from Israel to establish a Palestinian state, rather than a binding agreement to normalize relations, Reuters reported. The move…
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Watch: Snow covers Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk as temperature drops below zero
Riyadh: The highlands of the Tabuk region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been adorned with snow, a sight that has captured the hearts of many. This comes after Tabuk…
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Saudi Arabia expects increase in millionaires in next decade
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is expected to see a more than 105 percent increase in wealth per capita over the next decade between 2023 and 2033, according to the Henley…
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Zakir Khan set to perform live in UAE, Oman & Saudi Arabia
Renowned Indian stand-up comedian, poet, actor, and internet sensation, Zakir Khan, is all set to perform a special live shows in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Saudi Arabia this month. The…
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BAPS Hindu temple: UAE residents urged to visit from March 1
Abu Dhabi: The authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have urged residents to visit the BAPS Hindu mandir (temple) in Abu Dhabi from March 1 with pre-registration. The much-anticipated opening ceremony…
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Here’s how to get a UAE golden visa without a job
The golden visa in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a 5-10-year residence permit that allows foreigners to live, work, and study in the country without the need for a national sponsor.…
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Dubai Taxi company doubles its airport service fleet to 700
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has doubled its airport service capacity by 100 percent, adding 350 eco-friendly taxis to its fleet at Dubai Airports. The expansion aims to improve the daily mobility of…
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UAE: FNC member proposes plan for remote work system for employed mothers
Abu Dhabi: Maryam Majid Bin Thaniah, the second deputy speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has submitted a parliamentary proposal to implement the remote work…
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Average human life expectancy in Saudi Arabia rises to 77.6 years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has seen a significant rise in average human life expectancy, reaching 77.6 years in 2023, conpared to 74 years in 2016. This achievement is due…
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Dubai ranks 3rd among top 10 wealthiest BRICS cities
United Arab Emirates (UAE) city Dubai has been ranked third in the top 10 wealthiest BRICS cities, according to the inaugural BRICS Wealth Report by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth.…
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15 defibrillators installed for cardiac patients at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Makkah: At least 15 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed in the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to treat cardiac emergencies among worshippers. They are installed in key locations at…
