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Over 200,000-year-old hand axe discovered in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: An international team of archaeologists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have discovered a hand axe dating back to the Paleolithic Age, estimated to be more than 200,000 years old,…
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Saudi donations for Palestine exceed SAR 348 million
Riyadh: The donations of Saudi Arabia’s fundraising campaign to aid Palestinians in Gaza Strip exceeded 348 million Saudi riyals (Rs 7,72,10,72,342) on Monday, November 6, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The…
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Israel arrests Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi for ‘inciting terror’
In a continuation of the daily arrests taking place in the West Bank, since the outbreak of war on October 7 between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli army has arrested Ahed Tamimi,…
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UAE to host Arab Judo Championship from November 15
Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah will host the Arab Championship for…
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Watch: Dubai to build 40 AC rest areas for delivery riders
Abu Dhabi: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai plans to construct 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders in key areas across Dubai, Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported. The initiative…
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‘We are waiting to be killed’: Palestinian journalist after colleague’s death
Amid Israel’s onslaught on the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian journalist presented a emotional on-air report after his colleague was killed in an Israeli air strike, saying “We are victims, awaiting our turn…
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100 Israeli doctors support bombing of hospitals in Gaza
In a new development in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, about 100 Israeli doctors signed a petition demanding that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) bomb hospitals based in the Gaza Strip as they…
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Kareena Kapoor visits 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair
Abu Dhabi: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan on Saturday, November 3, addressed a packed gathering at the ongoing 42nd annual Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), where she promoted her book, ‘Kareena Kapoor…
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Japan to provide humanitarian aid worth USD 65 million to Palestine
Amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, Japanese foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa announced that they would provide 65 million dollars in additional humanitarian aid to Palestinians. The announcement was made…
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Netanyahu suspends Israeli minister who said they may nuke Gaza
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, November 5, suspended Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu from the cabinet after he suggested nuclear bombing of Gaza Strip. Eliyahu said that dropping of nuclear bomb on…
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Kuwait mulls strict housing rules for expat bachelors
Kuwait: Kuwait is considering strict housing regulations for accomadating bachelors in family neighbourhoods, local media reported. In this regard, Fahd Al Shoula, Kuwait minister of state for municipal and communications affairs, has…
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Saudi Arabia’s donation campaign for Gaza collects over SAR 299 million
Riyadh: Amid the ongoing Israeli war on the Gaza Strip for the 30th day, the donations from the Saudi Arabian popular campaign to support the Palestinians in Gaza reached 299 million Saudi…
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Crorepati overnight: Syrian expat wins Rs 45 cr in UAE Big Ticket
Abu Dhabi: While many individuals have been striving for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Syrian expatriate won the grand prize of Dirhams 20…
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Saudi Arabia: Registrations open for Haj accommodation in Madinah
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced the start of registration for accommodation services for Haj 1445 AH pilgrims. The announcement comes as part of early preparations…