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Saudi hospital successfully performs world’s 1st fully robotic liver transplant
Riyadh: In an unprecedented medical achievement, a Saudi hospital has successfully performed the world’s first-ever fully robotic liver transplant, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Riyadh-based King Faisal Specialist Hospital &…
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Lucid opens first-ever car manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: United States (US) based electric car maker Lucid Group, on Wednesday, September 27, officially opened the first-ever car manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. Lucid’s second Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-2) and first…
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Karim Benzema a ‘tacit supporter’ of Islamist ideology: French politician
French politician criticized footballer Karim Benzema for wearing Saudi dress to mark the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, September 22, Al Ittihad player, the Frenchman of Algerian origin,…
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Saudi Arabia: Are visitors allowed to use foreign driving licences?
Riyadh: In an effort to boost tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the authorities have allowed visitors to use a foreign driving licence for one year in the Kingdom, local media…
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Gulf residents can soon travel to GCC countries on single visa
Gulf countries are considering the implementation of a single-visa system that would allow residents to travel freely within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The GCC comprises six member states—Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman,…
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What is the maximum duration of sick leave in UAE?
Abu Dhabi: If you work in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and have been unwell and unable to work, questions on the maximum duration of sick leave, documents to be submitted and…
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In a first, Israeli minister arrives in Saudi Arabia for UN conference
Amidst an unprecedented diplomatic move towards normalisation between Saudi Arabia and Israel and coinciding with the visit of a Saudi diplomatic delegation to the West Bank, the Israeli Minister of Tourism has…
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2 Bahraini soldiers killed in drone attack near Saudi-Yemen border
Two Bahraini soldiers were killed and others injured in a Houthi drone attack along the border between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, the General Command of the Bahrain Defense Forces said on Monday, September 25.…
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Jobs in UAE: Tech giant Apple hiring for multiple roles; check details
Abu Dhabi: United States (US) technology giant Apple on Monday, September 25, announced new vacancies for its retail operations at stores located across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Recruiting will be held in…
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Saudi Crown Prince launches masterplan to develop ‘Soudah Peaks’
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman announced on Monday, September 25, launched the master plan to develop a project called ‘Soudah Peaks’, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The project…
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First Saudi ambassador to present credentials to Palestinian Prez
The first Saudi ambassador to Palestine Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi will visit Ramallah on a two-day visit starting from Tuesday, September 26, to present his credentials to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. It…
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Saudi draws 135M visitors for entertainment events till mid 2023
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has received 135 million visitors in events held in 120 cities since its inception until the first half of 2023. Taking to X,…
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Marriott International to open two luxury hotels in NEOM’s mountains
The American hospitality giant Marriott International is all set to open two luxury properties in the northwest region of Saudi Arabia, Trojena, NEOM’s mountain tourism destination. Trojena will see the opening of…
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Gulf countries, MWL condemn desecration of Quran in Netherlands
Gulf countries have strongly condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran by a right wing group in the Netherlands. On Saturday, September 23, the leader of the anti-Islam group Pegida in the…
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COP28 summit in Dubai: Hotels getting ready for surge in demand
Hotels in Dubai are preparing for a surge in demand as the UN climate conference COP28 approaches, with some already fully booked. The COP28 summit is scheduled to take place at Expo…
