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Canada to recognise Palestinian State in September
Ottawa: In a landmark declaration, Canada will officially recognise the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on…
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US man who killed Palestinian-American boy dies in prison
A 73-year-old landlord from Illinois, a state in the Midwestern United States (US), who was sentenced to 53 years in prison for the murder of a Palestinian boy has died while in prison…
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Malta to recognise Palestinian state in September
Valleta: Malta has announced that it will formally recognise the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September. Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela shared the announcement in…
- Middle East
Influencers in UAE must now obtain ‘advertiser permit’
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Media Council on Wednesday, July 30, announced the launch of the ‘Advertiser Permit’ for individuals who publish promotional content on social media platforms. The permit…
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Makkah launches smart maps for real-time city insights
Makkah: The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC) has launched an interactive geospatial mapping service on its official digital platform. The new service allows users to explore up-to-date and…
- Middle East
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan promoted to Lieutenant General
Dubai: In a landmark decision, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. The promotion was announced…
- Middle East
UAE tops list for millionaire migration in 2025
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is projected to attract the highest number of millionaire migrants globally in 2025, with a net influx of 9,800 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), according to the…
- Middle East
Gaza: 14 more Palestinians die of starvation in 24 hours, toll hits 147
Gaza Strip: At least 14 more Palestinians, including two children, have died of starvation and severe malnutrition in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours. In a statement posted on Facebook…
- Middle East
Video: Saudi forces arrest pilgrim for raising Palestinian flag at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Makkah: Saudi security forces have arrested an Egyptian pilgrim inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah after he raised a Palestinian flag and chanted slogans calling attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza…
- Middle East
Israeli Defence Minister threatens to assassinate Iran’s Khamenei
Tel Aviv: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a direct threat to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei if Tehran continues to endanger Israel’s security. The statement was made during…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia extends grace period for holders of expired visit visas
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has extended the grace period by an additional 30 days for individuals holding expired visit visas of all types, enabling them to leave the country…
- Middle East
Video: Jordan, UAE airdrop aid into Gaza for 1st time in months
Gaza Strip: In a renewed humanitarian push, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Jordan conducted a joint airdrop over Gaza on Sunday, July 27, delivering 25 tonnes of aid, marking their first…
- Middle East
Samira Al Ali becomes 1st woman promoted to brigadier in Dubai Police history
Dubai: In a landmark moment for Dubai Police, Colonel Samira Abdullah Al Ali has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier, becoming the first woman to attain this senior position since the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Syrian conjoined twins ‘Celine and Eleen’ successfully separated
Riyadh: Surgeons in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday, July 27, successfully separated Syrian conjoined twins— Celine and Eleen after a complex surgery at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital (KASCH)…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host world’s largest comedy festival
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host the world’s largest comedy festival in the capital city, Riyadh, from September 26 to October 9, 2025, featuring over 50 internationally…
