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UAE to start Rabi Ul Awwal on Aug 25, Saudi Arabia begins today
Abu Dhabi: The crescent moon of Rabi Ul Awwal was not sighted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, August 23, the International Astronomy Center (IAC) in the country announced on…
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UAE, Saudi gold prices edge higher amid Fed rate cut hopes
Dubai: Gold prices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia increased during the week of Sunday, August 17, to Saturday, August 23, reflecting global market movements and expectations of a…
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Indian expat in Saudi Arabia heads home after embassy secures exit ban waiver
Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has facilitated the return of an expatriate who had been hospitalised for four months after an accident, securing a waiver on his exit ban. Shavej…
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Saudi Arabia launches chef contest to serve pilgrims of Two Holy Mosques
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the launch of the I‘ashat Thon Challenge, an initiative aimed at selecting talented chefs who will create distinctive dishes…
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UAE MoE denies social media claims on school hours
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education (MoE) has denied social media rumours about changes to school hours, confirming that official timings remain the same for the 2025–2026 academic…
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Big Ticket dream comes true for three Indian expats in UAE, Rs 11L won each
Abu Dhabi: Adding to the growing list of Indian winners, three United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based expats have secured Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,87,311) each in the Big Ticket draw. The winners — Kabeer…
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Saudi Arabia to launch voluntary pension, savings scheme for expats
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is preparing to introduce a new voluntary pension and savings scheme that will be available to both citizens and expatriates. The initiative, reported in the…
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Saudi Arabia: Over 15 million pilgrims perform Umrah in Q1 2025
Makkah: The total number of Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia reached 15,222,497 during the first quarter of 2025. According to a report on Umrah statistics released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Saudis…
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Kuwait blocks popular online game Roblox
Kuwait City: Kuwait has officially blocked access to the popular online gaming platform Roblox, citing risks to children’s safety. The country’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) on Thursday, August 21,…
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Saudi Arabia voices deep concern over famine in Gaza
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday, August 22, voiced deep concern following the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report confirming famine in the Gaza Strip, condemning what it…
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Saudi Arabia: Red alerts issued for heavy rains, flash floods
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to take precautions after the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued red alerts for heavy rainfall and potential flash floods…
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Spinneys to open in Kuwait with 10 new outlets
Dubai: Premium United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based fresh food retailer Spinneys announced on Friday, August 22, its expansion into Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading…
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UAE extradites two fugitives to France, Belgium
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extradited two international fugitives to France and Belgium following their arrest in Dubai, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Friday, August 22. The…
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Video: Saudi man honoured for preventing gas station explosion
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has awarded a citizen the King Abdulaziz Medal (First Class) and a Saudi Riyals (SR) one million (Rs 2,33,15,687) financial reward for his courageous act of driving…
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UAE: Minor earthquake recorded in Fujairah
Abu Dhabi: A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck the Safad area of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, August 22. The National Centre of Meteorology…
