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Emaar announces massive Rs 3411 crore expansion of Dubai Mall
Dubai: Emaar Properties, Dubai’s largest developer, has announced a massive Dirham 1.5 billion (Rs 34,11,19,81,350) expansion of The Dubai Mall to attract more visitors and enhance the venue’s offerings. The development plan…
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Saudi Arabia launches first int’l digital wallet for Haj, Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched “Nusuk Wallet”, the first international digital wallet of its kind in the world to serve Umrah and Haj pilgrim This…
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Sonakshi Sinha honoured with UAE Golden Visa
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha is the latest Indian celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year Golden Visa. The 37-year-old actress was handed over the visa by Jamad Usman,…
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Arab foreign ministers support mediation efforts to end war in Gaza
The foreign ministers of the Jordan, Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia have expressed support for mediation efforts to end Israel’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip. They…
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Road in Riyadh named after late Saudi poet Prince Badr
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has issued a directive to name a road in Riyadh after the late poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Prince Badr…
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Watch: Khabib urges Donald Trump to stop war in Gaza
A renowned Russian former UFC champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, purpotedly urged former United States (US) President Donald Trump to do everything in his power to stop the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. This…
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First photos of Jordan’s Princess Rajwa baby bump released
Amman: The first photos of Jordan’s Princess Rajwa Al Hussein showing off her baby bump have been released, as the royal couple are expecting their first child this summer. In the photos,…
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Maldives to impose a ban on Israeli passports
The Madlives government has decided to amend its laws to facilitate banning Israel’s passport in the country. The decision was announced by the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihsaan at…
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Makkah gears up for Haj 2024: Strict regulations for slaughterhouses
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Makkah is conducting thorough inspections of slaughterhouses to ensure compliance with health regulations for the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024…
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Far-right Israeli ministers threaten to quit if Netanyahu agrees to Biden’s proposal
Two far-right Israeli ministers has threatened to quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhau’s government if he agrees to US President Joe Biden’s proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Taking to X,…
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Indian Mango Festival in Doha: Alphonso, other varieties on sale
Doha: The ten-day Indian Mango Festival, also known as Indian Hamba, at the Souq Waqif marketplace in Qatar’s capital city, Doha, is attracting thousands of fruit enthusiasts from across the country. With…
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Saudi Arabia begins enforcing penalties for performing Haj without a permit
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Security has begun enforcing penalties on those violating Haj regulations and instructions by undertaking a pilgrimage without a permit. This will be in effect from…
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UAE bans unlicensed digital platforms teaching holy Quran
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned unlicensed digital platforms from teaching the holy Quran. The advisory was issued on Sunday, June 2, by the UAE’s General Authority…
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Kuwait names Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah as Crown Prince
Kuwait: The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has named Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah as Crown Prince. The move marks the first time a crown prince has been…
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Video: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down after Al Nassr lose to Al Hilal
Riyadh: Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after Al-Nassr were beaten by Al-Hilal in the Saudi King’s Cup final on Friday, May 31. Al-Hilal won a penalty shootout 5-4 to…
