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Here’s how to change Iqama profession in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), if your Iqama profession is different from your current profession, it is mandatory to change it. The Ministry of Labor (MO) conducts regular workplace…
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Over 16,700 illegal expats arrested in one week in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has arrested 16,790 violators of residency, labour, and border security laws across the Kingdom from Thursday, October 5 to Wednesday, October 11, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Kuwait: 107 illegal expats arrested, 9 fake domestic offices busted
The authorities in Kuwait have taken action against nine fake domestic offices and arrested 107 illegal expatriates for violating residency and labour laws. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the Kuwait Ministry of…
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Qatari bizman Sheikh Jassim withdraws bid to buy Manchester United
Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has withdrawn its bid to buy Manchester United Football Club. Sheikh Jassim’s offer, which valued United at more than 5 billion pounds (Rs 5,04,84,02,15,500), was a…
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Hyderabad-based firm takes part in world’s largest startup event
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based startup, BioReform Pvt Ltd, is showcasing its eco-friendly GreenyBags at this year’s Expand North Star, the world’s largest startup show. Expand North Star, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of…
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Berlin bans Palestinian keffiyeh in schools
Berlin: Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine war, Berlin authorities have banned the keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian scarf, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. According to education senator Katharina Guenther-Wuensch, the reason for the ban was…
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Kuwait to consider opening family visa for Palestinian teachers
Kuwait: Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine war, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) is considering opening a family visa program for Palestinian teachers to bring their close family members to the country. The…
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Saudi investigates Nepali migrants exploitation at Amazon warehouses
Riyadh: The authorities in Saudi Arabia announced they have started investigating reports of the suffering of Nepali migrants working in Amazon warehouses in the Kingdom, AFP reported. The announcement was made after…
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Saudi Arabia calls urgent OIC meeting to discuss Gaza escalation
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has called for an urgent Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting to discuss the Israeli military escalation in the Gaza Strip, the Saudi Press Agency…
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SBA, EPA withdraw from Frankfurt Book Fair after award for Palestinian author cancelled
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) on Saturday decided to withdraw from the Frankfurt Book Fair, scheduled to be held from October 18 to 22 at the Frankfurt…
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Video: Exhausted man rescued from UAE’s Fujairah mountains
The National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rescued a man who got stuck and stranded in the mountains of Fujairah. He was found in a severe…
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Coke Studio Live Dubai concert: Date, venue & other details
After the tremendous success of the 2022 show in Dubai, the much-loved music platform Coke Studio Pakistan is once again bringing the Coke Studio Live concert. The Coke Studio artists will grace the…
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Saudi Arabia enters Guinness World Records for world’s largest sustainable farm
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set a new milestone in the field of agriculture by achieving Guinness World Records for the largest sustainable farm in the world, the Saudi Press…
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Tram-like electric bus launched in Abu Dhabi; here are details
Abu Dhabi: In a significant move aimed at modernizing the transportation system in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a new tram-like electric bus has rolled out in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Media…
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Saudi, Kuwait condemn ‘forced displacement’ of Gaza’s residents
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Kuwait on Friday, October 13, categorically condemned the calls for the forced displacement of the Palestinian people from Gaza. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry…
