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Saudi Arabia launches pilot phase of its first self-driving taxi service
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has officially launched the pilot phase of its first self-driving taxi service in Riyadh, a key milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to modernise urban transport and accelerate the shift…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian expat wins Rs 8 crore after 6 years of trying
Dubai: In a remarkable stroke of luck, a 42-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,63,98,388) on Wesnesday, July 23, in the latest Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw.…
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Forced starvation in Gaza: 10 more dead in 24 hours, toll hits 111
Gaza Strip: At least 10 Palestinians have died of forced starvation and malnutrition in the past 24 hours in Gaza Strip, according to the Health Ministry on Wednesday, July 23. This brings the total…
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UAE outranks 147 countries to be named world’s safest in 2025
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been named the world’s safest country in the 2025 Mid-Year Safety Index, published by Numbeo, a leading global database. With a score of 85.2,…
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Indian expat doctor found dead in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Dhanalakshmi, a 54-year-old Indian expat doctor was found dead at her apartment in Abu Dhabi in the early hours of Tuesday, July 22. Originally from Talappu in Kerala’s Kannur district,…
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Emirates launches massive hiring drive
Dubai: The Emirates Group on Tuesday, July 22, launched a massive global recruitment drive to hire 17,300 professionals across 350 roles this financial year. The Dubai-based aviation giant — which includes Emirates,…
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Saudi Arabia welcomes joint statement calling for ending Gaza war
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has welcomed a joint statement by 28 countries demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza Strip, calling for urgent humanitarian access and a…
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Watch: Inside Qatar’s defence against Iran’s missile strike on Al Udeid base
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Defence has released a short documentary on Operation Breaking the Spears, a military response launched to counter a large-scale Iranian missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base on…
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Iran’s nuclear programme prioritises people over politics
Tehran: Iran’s nuclear programme continues to be a subject of international debate, with Tehran reiterating its commitment to peaceful, civilian applications of nuclear technology. The statement, issued by the Consulate General of…
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Israel using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, says Palestinian PM
Ramallah: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has accused Israel of deliberately using starvation as a weapon of war in the Gaza Strip, warning that the territory is facing an unprecedented humanitarian disaster…
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Telangana man stranded in Dubai after bank fraud case, father seeks govt help
Hyderabad: A 21-year-old man from Telangana has been stranded in Dubai for more than six months six months after being linked to a suspected bank fraud case. His family is now appealing…
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Hyderabad woman trapped in Oman after job scam, daughter seeks MEA help
Hyderabad: A 37-year-old woman from Hyderabad has been trapped in Muscat, Oman, after falling victim to a job scam. Her daughter has appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through a written…
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Palestine: Starvation grips Gaza amid Israeli siege
Gaza Strip: More than two million Palestinians in Gaza are reportedly facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with many starving as the region nears full-scale famine. Humanitarian organisations say access to food, medicine,…
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India and Kuwait expand flight capacity after 19 years
Kuwait City: In a major step towards enhancing bilateral air connectivity, India and Kuwait have signed a new air services agreement that boosts weekly seat capacity by 50 percent, increasing the limit…
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Indian expat woman found dead in Sharjah on 30th birthday
An Indian expat woman from Kerala, Athulya Sekhar, was found dead in her Sharjah apartment on Sunday morning, July 19. The incident occurred on her 30th birthday and the day she was…
