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Air traffic in Saudi Arabia reaches record high in 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) experienced a 26 percent rise in air traffic as it transported a record-breaking 112 million passengers during 2023. According to the General Authority of Civil…
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‘Genocide Pavilion’: Activists stage protest against Israel at Venice Biennale
Amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, around 100 pro-Palestine activists staged a protest at the 60th Venice Biennale exhibition, demanding for the complete closure of Israeli pavilion at the…
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Watch: Sky turns green in Dubai amid heavy rains in UAE
Dubai: Social media users were left surprised by an unusual phenomenon– green colored sky in parts of Dubai, amid heavy rains that have lashed parts of United Arab Emirates (UAE). This comes…
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DXB Terminal 1 entry limited to passengers with confirmed departures
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has advised passengers to visit Terminal 1 only after receiving confirmation from their airline regarding their flight departure. “Fue to crowding, access to Terminal 1 is now strictly…
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Wife of British cyclist Chris Froome calls Muslims ‘drain on society’
The wife of a Tour de France 2016’s winner Great Britain’s Christopher Froome, has criticized Palestinians in Gaza, and described Muslims as a “drain on society.” In a series of post on…
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Watch: Dubai-based Indian billionaire travels in metro amid heavy rains
Dubai-based Indian billionaire, Danube Group’s founder, and chairman, Rizwan Sajan on Tuesday, April 16, ditched his luxurious car and travelled in Dubai Metro due to heavy rains lashing the city. “I came by…
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Nearly 70K people sign petition urging UK govt to stop arms sales to Israel
Nearly 70,000 people have signed the petition calling on the United Kingdom (UK) government to halt arms exports to Israel. The petition, launched by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and a cross-party…
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Saudi Arabia set to host inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah is all set to host the first edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum at the King Salman International Convention Center…
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Saudi Arabia: Friday sermons in Ramzan reached 1B Muslims globally
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, said that the four Ramzan Friday sermons delivered during the holy month at Grand Mosque in…
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Why is Dubai facing heaviest rains in 75 yrs; airport issues advisory
Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, April 17, issued a warning to passengers to avoid the airport unless ‘absolutely’ necessary due to severe weather-related operational disruptions. “Flights continue to be delayed and…
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Shaykh Ismail who served free tea, coffee in Madinah passes away
A renowned Syrian man Shayk Ismail Al-Zaim Abu Al-Sabaa who served free tea and coffee everday for more than 40 years to passersby and worshipers in the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia,…
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Madinah advances in the list of smart cities in the world
Madinah, the holy city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advanced 11 ranks in the IMD Smart City Index in 2024. The city has secured the 74th position out of…
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Watch: Dubai Airport runway submerged as heavy rains lash UAE
Dubai: A video clip showing Dubai International Airport (DXB) runway submerged after heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, April 16, went viral on social media platforms. The…
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Kuwait names Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah as Prime Minister
Kuwait: The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Monday, April 15, appointed Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister. The new Kuwaiti Prime Minister was also tasked with forming…
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Dubai billionaire calls on banks to remain open on official holidays
Dubai billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has called on banks to remain open during official holidays, as closures cause direct harm to customers and the commercial sector. The call comes after UAE…
