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Israeli min orders demolition of Palestinian homes during Ramzan
Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, ordered the continuation of the demolition of Palestinian homes in Jerusalem during the holy month of Ramzan, leading to condemnation from the Palestinian Foreign…
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Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire: Keralite finance manager, 55, wins Rs 8.18 cr
A 55-year-old Qatar-based Indian expatriate from Kerala won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,18,32,00) in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw that took place on Saturday evening,…
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Dubai soon to have rest stops for delivery riders
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced its decision to construct rest stops for delivery riders in the country. RTA has issued a tender for the construction of three integrated…
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UAE: Demand for Umrah rises ahead of Ramzan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing a significant rise in Umrah demand as Ramzan approaches, local media reported. Travel agents recorded a 65 percent rise compared to previous months. Many buses…
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Watch: Ronaldo reacts to fan shouting ‘Lionel Messi is way better’
Riyadh: The Portuguese star and player of the Saudi club Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, was provoked after his team’s victory against Al-Batin by a young fan of the French player, Paris Saint-Germain, Lionel…
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Saudi Arabia bans imams from collecting donations during Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has warned imams and muezzin in mosques that collecting financial donations for fasting people or other iftar projects during Ramzan is prohibited. This came in a…
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UAE: Private companies must hire Emirati staff by July 1 or face fines
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said private sector companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) need to hire more Emiratis by July 1 or face fines. The Ministry…
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King Salman approves distribution of 1 million copies of Holy Quran
Riyadh: The custodian of the two holy mosques King Salman on Sunday approved the distribution of one million copies of the holy Quran abroad during the month of Ramzan 1444/2023, the Saudi…
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Poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran ‘unforgivable crime’: Khamenei
Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday described the poisoning of schoolgirls during the last few months as an unforgivable crime. Speaking at a tree-planting ceremony at his office, Khamenei…
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Dubai opens multi-use child care villa for underprivileged children
Abu Dhabi: A new multi-purpose childcare villa was opened by the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) to create a safe and secure environment for underprivileged children, the Dubai Media Office…
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First batch of Saudi businesswomen graduates
WIn (Women Innovators) Fellowship program celebrated the graduation of the first batch of Saudi businesswomen at Georgetown University in the United States, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The ceremony was held…
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Saudi non-oil private sector record highest level in 8 years
Riyadh: The activity of the non-oil private sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) accelerated during February to the highest level in 8 years, in light of increased demand associated with…
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Watch: Syrian boy who survived earthquake fulfils dream of meeting Ronaldo
Riyadh: Syrian boy Nabil Saeed finally fulfilled his dream of meeting the star of the Saudi Al-Nassr football club Cristiano Ronaldo at the Al-Nassr club training headquarters in Riyadh. Nabil travelled from…
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Ramzan 2023: Saudi’s two holy mosques prepare to welcome 3M worshippers
Riyadh: In preparation for the holy month of Ramzan 1444/2023, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Saudi Arabia announced a plan to accommodate nearly 3 million worshippers at the two holy mosques—…
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2 Saudi diplomats arrested over work visas corruption case
Riyadh: The two employees of the Saudi Embassy in Bangladesh were arrested as part of a larger scheme to issue work visas to the Kingdom which involved eleven other people, the Saudi…
