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UAE, Saudi Arabia end midday work ban
The midday work ban in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia that came into effect on June 15 has come to an end. The ban on working in open spaces…
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UAE’s Sultan Al Neyadi honoured by Australia’s Griffith University
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, has been named as the ‘Overall Outstanding International Alumni’ at the Outstanding Alumni Awards 2023 at Griffith University, Australia. Al Neyadi had…
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News of official permit for new mosques around Grand mosque fake: Saudi govt
Riyadh: The authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have rubbished claims circulated on social media platforms that several plots of land within the boundaries of the Grand Mosque in Makkah…
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You can now preorder your meals on all Emirates flights across Europe
Abu Dhabi: Following the successful launch of Emirates pre-order in-flight meal service on UK routes, the airline is expanding the service across routes to and from European cities. Locations added to the…
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Bahrain to allow prison inmates to pursue bachelor’s, master’s degrees
Manama: In an empowering initiative, Bahrain inmates will be given the opportunity to pursue their university studies, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. The initiative aims to provide equal educational opportunities for all…
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UAE firm offers free money transfer to victims of disaster in Libya, Morocco
The United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) e& money, the fintech arm of e& group, is offering free money transfers to the loved ones affected by the natural disasters in Libya and Morocco. The…
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Saudi Arabia’s NCM rejects rumours of cyclones, floods hitting country
Riyadh: The rumours about a cyclone hitting Saudi Arabia are flagged as ‘incorrect’ and they only aim to incite fear in the public, the spokesperson for the Kingdom’s National Meteorology Center (NCM)…
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Iran: Mahsa Amini’s father detained on her 1st death anniversary
Tehran: Mahsa Amini’s father was briefly detained and released by the Iranian security forces on the first anniversary of her death, Saturday, September 16. The 22-year-old, died on September 16, 2022, after…
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Mahsa Amini death anniversary: US, UK impose sanctions on Iran officials
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced the imposition of sanctions on Iranian officials to mark the first death anniversary of Mahsa Amini in police custody. US Treasury…
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Saudi Arabia announces dress code for women performing Umrah
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced a set of guidelines pertaining to the dress code for women who wish to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in…
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German footballer Robert Bauer converts to Islam
German footballer-defender Robert Bauer announced his conversion to Islam and expressed gratitude to those who helped him in his journey as a Muslim. Taking to his Instagram recently, Bauer posted a picture…
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Kuwait announces felxible working hours for govt employees
Kuwait: In a recent development, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced new flexible working hours for employees working in the government sector. The decision was approved by the Kuwait Civil Service Council.…
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Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawda released after 172-day hunger strike
Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawda, who went on a hunger strike for 172-days last year in protest against his administrative detention, was released from Israeli imprisonment on Friday, September 15, Palestinian Informatiom Center…
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Hamad International Airport wins ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ award
Doha: Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has won the Best Airport in the Middle East award at the Business Traveller Magazine Awards for 2023, which was organised in the British capital, London, the…
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Dubai to host World of Coffee exhibition in Jan 2024
Abu Dhabi: Dubai will host the third edition of the World of Coffee exhibition, as part of its efforts to promote the emerging coffee industry in the Middle East, the Dubai Media…
