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Kuwait cancels over 1.15 million visas of expats in 3 years
Kuwait: Over 1.15 million visas of expatriates was cancelled by Kuwait during the three years, untill the end of March 2023, local media reported. The number of those who left the country…
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Saudi: Makkah records 181 days of extreme heat in 37 years
Riyadh: Makkah, one of the cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the holiest city in Islam, recorded the highest number of 181 days that witnessed temperatures exceeding 45 degrees…
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Saudi Arabia extends deadline for Makkah Haj housing
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Haj Pilgrims Housing Committee in Makkah has extended the deadline for issuing housing permits until May 20. The committee said that the relevant requests will continue until…
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Saudi Arabia grants free visas to evacuated nationals from Sudan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that it will grant free visas to all Sudanese nationals who have been evacuated from Sudan, local media reported. In an interview with…
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Here’s a golden chance for expats in Dubai to convert their driving licence
Abu Dhabi: Expats in Dubai, who hold a valid licence from their home countries, can now take a driving test without taking lessons first. The golden chance initiative was announced by Dubai’s…
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17-yr-old Palestinian boy shot dead by Israeli soldiers in West Bank
A 17-year-old Palestinian boy died after being “shot in the head” by the Israeli army during a military raid in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Health on Monday announced…
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UAE Eid Al Adha 2023: Expected 6-day weekend revealed
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents can look forward to an expected break in June 2023, with up to six days off for Eid Al Adha. The official announcements are still pending…
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Palestinian prisoner Khader Adnan dies in Israeli jail 86 days post hunger strike
Palestinian prisoner Sheikh Khader Adnan, who has been on hunger strike for 86 days in Ramla prison in Israel, died on Tuesday. 44-year-old Adnan was found unconscious in his cell in the…
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Egypt releases Al-Jazeera journalist after 4 years
Cairo: The Egyptian authorities on Monday released Hisham Abdel Aziz, a journalist for Al-Jazeera Mubasher, after nearly 4 years of detention. The family of Hisham confirmed the implementation of the decision to…
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Egyptian mother kills 5-yr-old son, cooks and eats parts of his head
Cairo: A horrific crime shook the Egyptian street on Friday, as a mother killed her 5-year-old son, then cooked his corpse and ate parts of his head, local media reported. A woman…
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First look at UAE’s casino resort ‘Wynn Al Marjan Island’
Abu Dhabi: The first pictures of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first casino resort ‘Wynn Al Marjan Island’ have been released. Scheduled to open in early 2027, the site will be built…
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Saudi: Umrah visa begins on the day holder of visa enters the kingdom
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah said that the duration of the Umrah visa is 90 days, and it begins from the moment the pilgrim enters the…
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UAE: Up to 5 years in jail for impersonating public servants
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Public Prosecution warned that anyone impersonate a government employees or public servants will face up to five years in jail. The Public Prosecution Office posted…
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Saudis will no longer need visa to enter Singapore from June 1
Riyadh: Saudi national will no longer need to apply for a visa to enter Singapore, starting from Thursday, June 1. Singaporean embassy in Riyadh said on Twitter, citing a statement from the…
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Dubai honours 101 taxi drivers for returning cash worth Rs 8 cr, diamonds worth Rs 2 cr
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Roads and Transport (RTA) has recognised 101 drivers for their honesty in handling valuable lost and found items while on duty from January 2022 to March 2023. This acknowledgment…
