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Sharjah ruler allocates Rs 2 cr to complete Hamda Taryam’s charitable projects
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated one million dirham (Rs 2,26,30,430) through the Sharjah Charitable Society to complete the Hamda Taryam…
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Saudi Arabia: ‘Bajali’ almond trees spread their magic, beauty on mountain tops
Riyadh: The “Bajali” almond trees in the Bani Malik villages in Maysan Governorate south of Taif in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are in full bloom, enhancing the mountaintop landscape with…
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Lionel Messi stars in latest ‘Saudi, Welcome To Arabia’ campaign
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national tourism brand “Saudi Welcome To Arabia” has launched global marketing campaign featuring football legend and Saudi tourism ambassador Lionel Messi. The campaign, titled ‘Go Beyond What You…
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Watch: Saudi’s NEOM unveils luxury eco-resort ‘Zardun’
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM, the 500 billion dollar mega tourism project, has announced the development of another luxury ecotourism resort on the Gulf of Aqaba, called ‘Zardun’. Zardun is a…
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Abu Dhabi ranks first in top 10 safest cities in world
United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi has been ranked the safest city in the world for 2024, according to data released by Numbeo, a global provider of data on economic, social and…
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Watch: Saudi man spends 55 years collecting 2.5 lakh artefacts
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian man in Qatif recently opened a museum showcasing 250,000 artefacts dating back thousands of years. The museum contains the first TV set introduced to Saudi Arabia in the…
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Saudi Arabia allows Nikah ceremonies in Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Riyadh: In a significant development, the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have allowed conducting Nikah ceremonies, or marriage contracts, at the Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah, local media…
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Saudi Arabia: Last date to obtain Haj housing permits in Madinah
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that the last date for landlords wishing to obtain a housing permits for pilgrims in Madinah for the Haj season…
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Kuwait: 14 professions exempted from university degree for family visas
Expatriates in Kuwait belonging to 14 professions are exempted from university degree criteria to obtain a family visitor visa. On Thursday, January 25, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced the resumption…
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Kuwait plans to ban handshakes during mourning ceremonies
Kuwait: Kuwait plans to prohibit handshakes at cemeteries’ mourning halls to curb the spread of infectious diseases, local media reported. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health has issued a circular to the municipality,…
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Dubai: Gulfood 2024 to kick off on Feb 19
The world’s largest annual global food and beverage sourcing event, Gulfood, is set to kick off from February 19 to 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The event will bring together…
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Watch: World’s first jet suit race to be held in Dubai
In a ground-breaking move, the Dubai Sports Council has announced the launch of the “Dubai Jet Suit Race”, which will be the first flying race in the world without an aircraft. The…
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India, Saudi Arabia set to conduct first joint military exercise
In a significant development, India and Saudi Arabia is all set to conduct first edition of joint military exercise called ‘SADA TANSEEQ’. It will be conducted from Monday, January 29 to Saturday,…
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Watch: Saudi biz woman buys signed Ronaldo’s jersey for Rs 1 cr
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian businesswoman reportedly bought Cristiano Ronaldo’s signed Al-Nassr jersey for a staggering 125,000 dollars (Rs 1,03,90,193) at a public auction in the Kingdom. The auction took place on Wednesday,…
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Saudi Arabia announces abaya option for female bus drivers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has announced that female bus drivers can wear abaya as a uniform. This comes as the authority on Friday, January 26, approved…
