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Dubai developers announces free repairs for rain-damaged homes
Dubai property developers have pledged to repair all rain-related damaged homes in their residential complexes free of charge. This week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced its heaviest rainfall in its history,…
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Abu Dhabi set to build World’s first eSports island
True Gamers, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based eSports network, has unveiled plans to build the world’s first eSports island in Abu Dhabi. The project’s initial investment cost is estimated to be 280 million…
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Qatar calls for urgent action to defuse tension in Middle East
Doha: Qatar has called on the international community to swiftly intervene to defuse tension and prevent the Middle East region from sliding into a new conflict cycle. This came in a statement…
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Arijit Singh to perform live in Dubai: Date, tickets & more
Dubai: Are you a fan of Arijit Singh’s soulful voice and want to see him perform live? If yes, then the wait is over! Get ready for the highly anticipated return of…
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Dubai: Indian sales executive wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: A 36-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,33,70,400) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Soham Dudeja, became a one million…
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Haj 2024: Know departure deadline for Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the last date for the departure of Umrah pilgrims for the current year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin…
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Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza features on TIME’s 100 most influential people list
A prominent Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza, who has been documenting the impact of the Israel’s war on Gaza, has made it to Time’s 100 most influential people in the world list. The…
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Kuwait bans 16,000 citizens, expats from travel in two months
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti government has issued around 16,000 travel bans against both citizens and expatriates during January and February this year, local media reported. The stastics were disclosed by the Kuwaiti Ministry…
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Palestinians in Israeli prisons should be executed, says Ben Gvir
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said that applying the death penalty to Palestinian prisoners is the “correct solution” to confront the problem of prison overcrowding. His remark came after…
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Photo of Palestinian woman cradling niece’s body wins World Press Photo award
A photograph showing a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her five-year-old niece killed in an Israeli air stike in the Gaza Strip, on Thursday, April 18, won the 2024 World Press…
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Dubai: 23% work completed on world’s largest residential, Al Habtoor Tower
In a remarkable achievement, Dubai’s real-estate agent Al Habtoor Group has announced that it has completed more than 23 percent of the construction work on its much-anticipated 87 floor Al Habtoor Tower.…
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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…
- Middle East
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…
