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Saudi Arabia names first ambassador to Palestine
Amman: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Saturday, August 12, named a first non-resident ambassador for the Palestinian Territories, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said. Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, who is the…
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Lulu Group to raise Rs 22,500 crore ahead of IPO listing
Abu Dhabi-based leading hypermarket chain and mall operator in the Middle East, LuLu Group International, is seeking to raise Dirhams 10 billion (Rs 22,500 crore), ahead of a possible initial public offering (IPO)…
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Watch: Horse nibble on Sheikh Hamdan’s sleeves
Abu Dhabi: It’s no secret that the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is incredibly fond of animals and regularly post videos and pictures on social…
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Viral video shows camel on world’s longest zip line in UAE
Abu Dhabi: A video clip has gone viral on social media platforms showing a camel on the world’s longest zip line in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a video posted by renowned…
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Grab the best deals on home decor, and furniture in UAE; up to 75% off
Abu Dhabi: If you are looking for home decor, furniture to spruce your place at the lowest cost in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), then Sharjah is the perfect place to shop…
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Watch: Vistara crew celebrates baby girl’s 1st birthday mid-air
A heartwarming gesture of India’s Vistara airlines celebrating a baby girl’s first birthday amid mid-air has captured the hearts of people online. During a flight journey, the airline’s cabin crew surprised the…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi to reduce hotel, restaurant fee from September
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has revealed plans to reduce government fees for hotels and restaurants, starting from Friday, September 1, the Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported. The Department of Culture and…
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Here’s how GCC residents can apply for 30-day UAE eVisa online
Abu Dhabi: If you are living in any of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and would like to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), here is how you can apply for…
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Watch: Etihad cabin crew performs mid-air orchestra in skydiving stunt
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has released a video showing behind-the-scenes of its electrifying stunt of a cabin crew skydiving and performing orchestra mid-air in free fall. The stunt was released to celebrate…
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Video shows massive fire engulfs residential building in UAE’s Ajman
Abu Dhabi: A massive fire broke out in a residential building in United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Ajman city on Friday afternoon, August 11, has been put out. The incident took place in a…
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Aysu Turkoglu becomes first Turkish woman to swim across North Channel
Ankara: Aysu Turkoglu became the first Turkish woman to swim across the North Channel on Wednesday, August 9. At just 22 years of age, the endurance swimmer is also the youngest Turkish…
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Israeli forces shoot dead another Palestinian youth in West Bank
A 23-year-old Palestinian youth was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces during an incursion in a Tulkarem refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Friday, August 11, Palestinian Information Center (PIC)…
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Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shares new video of UAE from space
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who has been preparing to return home this month, has captured a new video of his country from the International Space Station (ISS). Taking…
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Watch: Pakistani rider honoured for removing road barrier in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ministry of human resources and emiratisation (MoHRE) has honoured a Pakistani delivery man after a video of him removing a road barrier from a busy…
- India
UAE: 32-yr-old Indian engineer on a world tour to spread Gandhi’s message reaches RAK
A 32-year-old Indian engineer, who has been touring the world on foot or bicycle to spread Mahatma Gandhi’s message of peace and non-violence, arrived in United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently after covering…
