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Watch: Footballer Karim Benzema performs Umrah, shares experience
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad player, the Frenchman of Algerian origin, Karim Benzema, on Monday, August 7, performed Umrah in Makkah and described it as the ‘best experience’ of his life. Taking…
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UAE rain alert: Dubai announces temporary closure of parks, night beaches
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Municipality has announced the temporary closure of public parks and night swimming at beaches, effective from Sunday, August 6. The decision came as a protective measure against the fluctuating…
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Saudi asks pilgrims to avoid sitting, sleeping inside Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has asked pilgrims and visitors to avoid sitting, or sleeping in Grand Mosque in Makkah. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on…
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Four Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli missile strike near Damascus
Damascus: At least four Syrian soldiers were killed and several others wounded after an Israeli missile strike targeted the vicinity of the capital city of Damascus on Monday, August 7. “Around 02:20 am…
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Watch: Sadio Mane performs Umrah after making Al Nassr debut
Riyadh: Al-Nassr’s newly signed Senegalese footballer Sadio Mane performed Umrah in the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, August 3. The thirty-one-year-old performed the rituals of Umrah with his fellow Muslim…
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Watch: Bear cub sedated at Dubai airport after escaping from crate
Abu Dhabi: The Iraqi Airways apologized after a bear cub being transported to Dubai from Baghdad escaped from its crate in the cargo hold, causing flight delays. A team of specialists had to step…
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Syria: Miracle baby born under earthquake rubble turns 6 months
Damascus: A Syrian baby girl who was miraculously born under the earthquake rubble and remained connected through the umbilical cord to her mother, who was dead, is six months old and in good health, Associated…
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UAE airfares drop by 30% this month
Abu Dhabi: In July, scores of United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents took summer breaks, travelling to various destinations, during peak summer season and school vacations. Now, there is good news for those…
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UAE: Indian bizman Yusuff Ali attends washing ceremony of Kaaba
Riyadh: United Arab Emirates (UAE) based-Indian businessman, LuLu Group chairman and vice-chairman of the Abu Dhabi chamber M A Yusuff Ali, attended the annual ceremonial washing of the Kaaba in the holy city…
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UAE: No salary increment despite being promised? Here’s what to do
Abu Dhabi: At the time of joining a company in United Arab Emirates (UAE), if your employer promised a salary increment after two years but failed to deliver, what are your options?…
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UAE residents can now update visa details and get new Emirates IDs online
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently announced that residents who need to change any information on their visas can do so online, local media reported. The Federal Authority for Identity,…
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Watch: 110-year-old Saudi woman enrols in literacy course
Riyadh: It’s never too late to pursue dreams, proved a 110-year-old woman from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), who recently enrolled in a literacy course. Nuda Al Qahtani, a resident of…
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‘We dream and we achieve’, Saudi launches new identity for National Day
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched a new identity for its 93rd National Day under the slogan “We Dream and We Achieve,” ahead of the September 23 yearly celebration.…
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Barbie to release on August 10 in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The much-anticipated Barbie movie will be out in United Arab Emirates (UAE) cinemas on Thursday, August 10, two weeks ahead of expected release. Vox Cinemas, Roxy Cinemas and Reel Cinemas have also…
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Watch: Dubai Crown Prince comforts woman with Down Syndrome
A heartwarming video of the Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed helping a woman with Down Syndrome has gone viral on social media platforms. The 23-second video clip was posted…
