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Saudi Arabia to use 5.9 GHz V2X tech to enable autonomous vehicle
Riyadh: In an effort to further develop intelligent transportation systems, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced plans to launch the 5.9 gigahertz bandwidth for “vehicle-to-everything” technology, also known as V2X.…
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Saudi Arabia suspends normalization talks with Israel: Report
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reportedly informed the Biden administration of its decision to halt all talks of normalizing ties with Israel. The report appeared on Sunday, September 17, in the…
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In a first, Sharjah Bank launches service for visually impaired
Abu Dhabi: In a countrywide first, the Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) on Sunday, September 17, updated its app with a screen reader to serve people with visual disabilities. This came after a…
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Saudi Arabia’s GEA announces details of Riyadh Season 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) chairman Turki Alalshikh has announced details for the fourth edition of the Riyadh Season due to kick off on Saturday, October 28. Taking…
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Sharjah police warn against one-time password scam
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Police have warned the public against sharing one-time passwords (OTPs) with unidentified sources. The warning came during the launch of the ‘Be Aware: Stop, Think, Protect’ campaign, as…
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UAE, Saudi Arabia end midday work ban
The midday work ban in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia that came into effect on June 15 has come to an end. The ban on working in open spaces…
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UAE’s Sultan Al Neyadi honoured by Australia’s Griffith University
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, has been named as the ‘Overall Outstanding International Alumni’ at the Outstanding Alumni Awards 2023 at Griffith University, Australia. Al Neyadi had…
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News of official permit for new mosques around Grand mosque fake: Saudi govt
Riyadh: The authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have rubbished claims circulated on social media platforms that several plots of land within the boundaries of the Grand Mosque in Makkah…
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You can now preorder your meals on all Emirates flights across Europe
Abu Dhabi: Following the successful launch of Emirates pre-order in-flight meal service on UK routes, the airline is expanding the service across routes to and from European cities. Locations added to the…
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Bahrain to allow prison inmates to pursue bachelor’s, master’s degrees
Manama: In an empowering initiative, Bahrain inmates will be given the opportunity to pursue their university studies, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. The initiative aims to provide equal educational opportunities for all…
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UAE firm offers free money transfer to victims of disaster in Libya, Morocco
The United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) e& money, the fintech arm of e& group, is offering free money transfers to the loved ones affected by the natural disasters in Libya and Morocco. The…
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Saudi Arabia’s NCM rejects rumours of cyclones, floods hitting country
Riyadh: The rumours about a cyclone hitting Saudi Arabia are flagged as ‘incorrect’ and they only aim to incite fear in the public, the spokesperson for the Kingdom’s National Meteorology Center (NCM)…
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Iran: Mahsa Amini’s father detained on her 1st death anniversary
Tehran: Mahsa Amini’s father was briefly detained and released by the Iranian security forces on the first anniversary of her death, Saturday, September 16. The 22-year-old, died on September 16, 2022, after…
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Mahsa Amini death anniversary: US, UK impose sanctions on Iran officials
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced the imposition of sanctions on Iranian officials to mark the first death anniversary of Mahsa Amini in police custody. US Treasury…
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Saudi Arabia announces dress code for women performing Umrah
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced a set of guidelines pertaining to the dress code for women who wish to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in…
