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Kuwait to build world’s tallest tower ‘Burj Mubarak al-Kabir’
Kuwait has announced plans to build the world’s tallest tower, called the Burj Mubarak al-Kabir, local media reported. The skyscraper is expected to cost 25 billion Kuwaiti Dinars (Rs 66,96,10,09,87,500) and will…
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Huawei plans to move its headquarters in Middle East to Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Chinese company, Huawei Technologies, is looking forward to choosing Riyadh as its main headquarters in the Middle East. The move comes amid a push by the Saudi government to position…
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Planning to travel this Eid? These Indian airports offer direct flights to Dubai
Abu Dhabi: If you are planning to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr holidays in a foreign country, then Dubai is an excellent option. It’s not only closer, but the attractions to see in the…
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Increasing cases of poisoning of schoolgirls reported in Iran
Tehran: New cases of poisoning have been reported in girls’ schools in Iran on Saturday, in a continuation of the mysterious phenomenon that has rocked the country for months, Anadolu Agency reported.…
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Sharjah: Iranian man honoured by police for returning wallet containing Dh150,000 cash
Abu Dhabi: An Iranian man was honoured by Sharjah police for his honesty as he returned a wallet containing Dirhams 150,000 (Rs 33,49,732) which he found on the floor at Expo Centre…
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UAE announces corporate tax registration exemptions
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that certain businesses are exempt from registering for corporate tax that will be introduced in June this year, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.…
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Iranian secure top spot in Saudi Quran recital contest, wins Rs 6 crore
Tehran: Iran and Saudi Arabia took first place in the Quran and Call to Prayer recitation competition held in the Kingdom on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Iranian contestant Younes…
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New guidelines issued for Umrah pilgrims safety in last 10 days of Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of the Interior has issued updated guidelines for the safety and security of pilgrims and worshippers in Makkah and Madinah during the last ten days…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Saudi announces holidays for private sector
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday announced a holiday for the private sector and non-profits for Eid Al-Fitr 2023. The Eid Al-Fitr holiday will begin in the Kingdom at the…
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Ramzan 2023: Makkah’s Grand Mosque readies for Itikaf worshippers
Riyadh: The Grand Mosque in Makkah, has been readied to host Itikaf worshippers in the last ten days of the current holy month Ramzan, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Abdullah Al…
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UAE revises fee for entry permit to get 10-year golden visa
Abu Dhabi: The authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have updated the entry permit fees for those who are applying for the country’s 10-year golden visa, local media reported. The UAE…
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Watch: Man carries mother on shoulders while performing Umrah
Riyadh: In a heartwarming video clip, a pilgrim carrying his elderly mother on his shoulder while performing Umrah in the Grand Mosque of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on Friday evening, has been widely circulated…
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Kuwait: 9K ex-pats deported for criminal activities in Q1 2023; Indians top list
Kuwait: More than 9,000 expatriates of various nationalities have been deported to their home countries in the first quarter from— January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023, local media reported. The deportation…
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Saudi: Grand Mosque witnessed over 1 million pilgrims, worshippers on night of Ramzan 17
Riyadh: The Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah has witnessed on the night of the 17th of Ramzan, Saturday, over one million Umrah pilgrims and worshipers, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The…
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Saudi: Several entrances, exits opened in Grand Mosque amid surge of pilgrims
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have opened more entry and exit points at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, to reduce crowding and deal with the increase in…
