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UAE: Chef, govt employee, IT professional win Rs 22L each in Mahzooz draw
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) national, an Egyptian, and a Filipino expat won a guaranteed raffle prize of 100,000 dirham (Rs 22,63,086) each in the recent Mahzooz prize restructure. The winners —…
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Gold prices in Dubai jump amid Israel-Palestine war
Gold prices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday afternoon, October 11, jumped by nearly 1.25 dirham per gram amid escalating military conflict between Israeli forces and the Palestinian militant group…
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Video: Israel strikes Gaza-Egypt border crossing as Palestinians flee
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been targeted by Israeli airstrikes as Palestinians were trying to escape the unabated bombing in residential area of Gaza. The Rafah border crossing is a vital humanitarian route…
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1200 Israelis, 1100 Palestinians killed as war enters 5th day
As the Israel-Palestine war entered its fifth day on Wednesday, October 11, the death toll on both sides has risen to at least 2,300 and is expected to escalate. Gaza’s Ministry of…
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Malala Yousafzai, Gigi Hadid break silence on Israel-Palestine conflict
Palestinian-American supermodel Gigi Hadid and Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, have broke their silence on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine which has claimed at least 1900 lives on both sides.…
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Israel-Palestine conflict: Gal Gadot, Mia Khalifa, others raise voice
As the Israel-Palestine conflict, which began on Saturday, October 7 escalates, celebrities of all stripes have taken to X and Instagram to express their concerns. The Palestinian Hamas group launched an operation…
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2034 FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host
Riyadh: Days after announcing its bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, October 9, officially submitted a letter of intent to host the event to Federation Internationale…
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Hamas threatens to execute Israeli hostages
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday, October 9, threatened to execute Israeli hostages if the army carried out air strikes on the Gaza Strip without prior warning. “Every targeting of our people…
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Jobs in UAE: Ajman Police is hiring; here’s how to apply
Abu Dhabi: If you’re looking for a job in the police sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), here’s an opportunity for you. Ajman Police have announced hiring for two positions and…
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Over 130 Israelis captured by Hamas, Islamic Jihad
Palestinian militant group Hamas and Islamic Jihad group claimed to have taken captive more than 130 of the Israelis who were abducted in the Gaza Strip. Hamas senior official Moussa Abu Marzouk…
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Israel invokes Article 40 Aleph to declare war after 50 years
Israeli Political-Security Cabinet on Sunday, October 8, invoked Article 40 Aleph to officially declare war for the first time since 1973. This move comes after Hamas on Saturday, October 7, infiltrated southern Israel, sending…
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700 Israelis, 413 Palestinians killed as war enters 2nd day
The conflict between the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israeli forces continued on Sunday, October 8, with a total of 1,113 killed on both sides. This comes after Hamas on Saturday, October 7,…
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Israel-Palestine crisis: Bollywood star Nushrratt Bharuccha is safe, says team
Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha, who was stranded in Israel amid the ongoing war that broke out between the country and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, is safe and on her way to…
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150 cats dumped in UAE desert: PETA offers USD 5K reward for info on cat abusers
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia is offering a reward of up to 5000 dollars (Rs 4,15,600) for information leading to an arrest after some 150 cats were found…
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Jeddah plans to set up 20 water taxi stations to ease traffic congestion
The Jeddah Mayoralty is planning to establish 20 water taxi stations, capable of accommodating 29,000 passengers daily, local media reported. The aim behind this move is to enhance public transport and alleviate…
