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UAE: Up to Rs 22 lakh fine for illegal trade in fireworks
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Public Prosecution announced the imposition of a fine of up to Dirham 100,000 (Rs 22,68,129) and one year jail for illegal trade in fireworks. Ahead…
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Etihad Airways set to launch new flights to Saudi Arabia, India
In a move to broaden its network and enhance connectivity within the Middle East, Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has announced the addition of Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia, to its growing list…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi, UAE calls on Muslims to sight moon on Monday
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have called on all Muslims to sight the crescent moon of Shawaal 1445 AH-2024 on Monday evening, 29th of Ramzan corresponding to April…
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New entertainment destination in UAE: Big Balloon Ride launches in Sharjah
Sharjah: Soar to new heights this Eid Al-Fitr 2024 as Fly High Balloon Operations LLC recently launched its inaugural Big Balloon Ride at the Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah, offering a thrilling…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Oman announces holiday for public, pvt sectors
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced a five-day holiday for the public and private sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The holiday marks the end of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024, which…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah pilgrims advised to wear face masks
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised pilgrims to wear face masks while performing Umrah or minor pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The advisory comes as Umrah season reaches…
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Spain to recognize Palestinian state by July: Reports
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that his country plans to officially recognize Palestinian statehood by July, the Financial Times reported. Sanchez recently made the remarks to the journalists accompanying him on…
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Al-Aqsa Mosque: 200K Palestinians offer Taraweeh prayers on 27th night of Ramzan
Around 200,000 Palestinians performed Isha and Taraweeh prayers in the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Friday, April 6, the 27th night of Ramzan, believed to Be Laylatul Qadr, despite Israeli occupation…
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Watch: First phase of duty-free market unveiled at Riyadh airport
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has unveiled the opening of the first phase of the revamped duty-free market at Terminal 3 of King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh. President of…
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Photos: Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque on 27th night of Ramzan
The Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Friday night, April 6, teemed with worshippers from around the world on the 27th night of Ramzan, considered by…
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Over 2.5M worshippers pray at Makkah’s Grand Mosque on 27th night of Ramzan
Riyadh: More than 2.5 million worshippers thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, the 27th night of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024, which is widely believed to be Laylatul Qadr, the…
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Dubai to build mosque in memory of Ukrainian woman who embraced Islam
In a heartening display of solidarity and community spirit, Dubai plans to build a mosque in memory of Ukrainian woman Daria Kotsarenko, who recently passed away few hours after embracing Islam, while…
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Saudi Arabia to host Women’s Tennis Association Finals from 2024-2026
In a historic move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to host the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals for three years, starting from 2024 until 2026. “To have a…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi Arabia gears up to host fireworks, concerts, free events
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a calendar of events for the “Eid Al-Fitr 2024”, which carries the slogan “Your Eid among your family and your people”. Eid Al-Fitr marks the…
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Ramzan 2024: Last Friday prayers held at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Crowds of worshippers performed the last Friday prayer of the holy month of Ramzan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, in an atmosphere of faith…
