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Saudi Arabia gets first Riyadh Monopoly edition
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially unveiled Riyadh Monopoly, a bespoke edition of the world’s most beloved board game, at the cutting-edge KAFD Conference Centre in the King Abdullah…
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One visa, six countries: GCC pushes forward with travel plan
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is advancing efforts to launch a unified tourist visa that would enable seamless travel across its six member nations with a single permit. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary…
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Iran eyes chinese J-10C fighter jets amid Russian deal delays
Tehran: Iran is reportedly in talks with China to acquire advanced J-10C fighter jets, also known as the “Vigorous Dragon”, as part of efforts to modernise its ageing air force. The move…
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Dubai offers special home deals for first-time expat buyers
Dubai: Dubai has launched a new initiative aimed at making homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers, including both Emiratis and expatriates. The First-Time Home Buyer Programme, launched by the Dubai Land Department…
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Abu Dhabi announces first successful test flight of ‘Midnight’ air taxi
Abu Dhabi has announced the successful completion of a test flight of eVTOL aircraft − called ‘Midnight’ by US-based Archer Aviation at Al Bateen Executive Airport. The test, conducted on Wednesday, July…
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Gaza: Director of Indonesian hospital, family killed in Israeli strike
Gaza Strip: Dr Marwan Sultan, director of the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza, was killed on Wednesday, July 2, in an Israeli airstrike that struck his home near the 17th junction, west…
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Chappelle slams DJ Khaled on silence over Gaza war
Abu Dhabi: Comedian Dave Chappelle has openly criticised Palestinian-American musician DJ Khaled for not speaking out on Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza Strip. The remarks were made during a sold-out performance at…
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Dubai: IIM Ahmedabad to open first overseas campus in 2025–26
Dubai: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) will open its first international campus in Dubai in the 2025–26 academic year. The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 2, by Dubai’s…
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Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia invited to apply for chauffeur role
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has announced a vacancy for the role of Chauffeur, inviting applications from Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia. The last date to apply is Tuesday, July 15.…
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Netherlands: 18,000 shoes laid out to honour Palestinian children killed in Gaza
At least 18,000 pairs of children’s shoes were placed in Stadhuisplein (City Hall Square) in Almere, Netherlands, as a powerful memorial for the Palestinian children killed in the Gaza Strip since the…
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Saudi Arabia waives tax fines until December 2025
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has extended its tax amnesty initiative, allowing the cancellation of fines and exemption from penalties until December 31, 2025. The initiative, initially extended…
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Watch: Dubai completes first successful test flight of air taxi
Dubai: Dubai has taken a major stride in future mobility with the successful test flight of an air taxi developed by Joby Aviation, a US-based pioneer in electric vertical take-off and landing…
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Video: Dubai Crown Prince treats entire restaurant, gesture goes viral
Dubai: A video has gone viral on social media after a woman claimed that Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, paid the bill for all diners…
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Dubai to host World Sports Summit in December
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has announced the ‘World Sports Summit’ will take place in Dubai from…
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New fee for Emirates NBD transfers to select countries — India not affected
Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest bank by assets, will introduce a fee of Dirham 26.25 (Rs 610.81) for certain international transfers made via its mobile app or online banking platform, starting September 1.…
