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Qatar announces reduced working hours for Ramzan 2024
Doha: Qatar on Thursday, March 7, announced reduced working hours for ministries, government agencies, and public institutions during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. In a circular issued by the Minister…
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Watch: Meet Sama 2.0, world’s first-ever AI digital human cabin crew
In a groundbreaking move, Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, recently unveiled Sama 2.0, the world’s first-ever artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital human cabin crew at ITB Berlin 2024.…
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Watch: Saudi’s NEOM unveils ‘Gidori’ luxury golf resort
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM, the 500 billion dollar mega tourism project, has announced the development of Gidori, an exclusive private golf community on the breathtaking coastal hills of the Gulf…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli plan to build 3500 settlement units in West Bank
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has condemned the Israeli plan to build about 3,500 new settlement units in the West Bank. The condemnation comes after Israel’s Supreme Planning Council approved…
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Etihad Airways to recruit 2K pilots, cabin crew, mechanics in 2024
If you are looking for a job in the aviation sector in the Middle East, there’s an opportunity for you. Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways plans to hire up to 2,000 pilots,…
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US prisoner donates salary to Gaza, donors raise over Rs 82L for him
Hamza, a prison incarcerated in California jail and working as a janitor and porter, donated all of his salary of dollars 17.74 (Rs 1,468.62) to support relief efforts in the Gaza Strip.…
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UAE retailers barred from hiking prices of 9 food items during Ramzan
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) retailers are not allowed to hike the prices of nine basic commodities without approval from the Ministry of Economy (MoE) during Ramzan. The policy prohibits…
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Watch: Saudi developer launches ‘Trump signature villas’ in Oman
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate developer Dar Global has unveiled Trump Signature Villas at AIDA, one of Oman’s most expansive urban developments. This significant launch follows the strategic collaboration between…
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Saudi executes five Pakistanis for murder of Bangladeshi guard
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have executed five Pakistani expatriates who were convicted of raiding a company and killing a guard in the city of Makkah. The…
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Dubai Mall ‘most visited place on earth’ in 2023
Dubai Mall witnessed a record 105 million visitors in 2023, a 19 percent increase from 2022’s 88 million. This makes the mall the most visited place on Earth last year. Over 20 million…
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Saudi Arabia set to build world’s most innovative motorsport tracks
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to build one of the world’s most innovative motorsport tracks, aiming to make the Kingdom a top global racing destination. The Board of Directors…
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Ramzan 2024: Oman announces reduced work hours
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, March 6, announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. Taking to X, the Oman’s…
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Watch: Two UAE astronauts become NASA graduates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronauts Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammad Al Mulla on Tuesday, March 5, graduated from the 2021 Nasa Astronaut Candidate Class training programme. In NASA’s 2024 Astronaut Graduation…
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Starbucks lays off 2K in Middle East amid boycott over Gaza war
The Kuwaiti Alshaya Group, which owns the rights to operate Starbucks cafes in the Middle East, has laid off more than 2,000 employees as it struggles with continuous boycotts of the company…
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Did first Saudi humanoid male robot harass female reporter?
Riyadh: The unveiling of Saudi Arabia’s first male humanoid robot ‘Muhammad’ during the second edition of DeepFast in Riyadh has sparked controversy on social media platforms. A robot allegedly touched a female…
