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Jobs in UAE: Apple begins hiring for multiple roles; check details
Abu Dhabi: US technology giant Apple on Thursday announced new vacancies to run its retail operations at four stores located across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The iPhone maker currently operates four…
- Middle East
Saudi, Pakistani nationals win Rs 8 crore each in DDF draw
Abu Dhabi: A Saudi and Pakistani national won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,18,49,600) each in Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) draw held in Concourse D of Dubai International Airport on Wednesday…
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Israeli govt tweet scolding Palestinian kids playing football at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Tel Aviv: An Israeli foreign ministry tweeted the video scolding Palestinian kids for playing football on the grounds of Al-Aqsa Mosque. On April 9, Israeli foreign ministry took to Twitter and wrote, “What is happening…
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In a first, British govt issues guidance on Eid Al-Fitr 2023 marking
For the first time in its history, the British government has issued guidance for the sighting of the moon for the marking of Eid Al-Fitr, and has concluded that it cannot be…
- Middle East
Qatar Airways offers 10% discounts on flights from India, eight other countries
Doha: The Qatari flag carrier, Qatar Airways on Wednesday announced the launch of discounted flights to any destination across the airline’s operated destinations, originating from nine select countries including India. The offer…
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UAE: Eid Al-Fitr holidays for private sector announced
Abu Dhabi: Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday announced the holidays for private sector employees. Private sector employees will get holidays from Thursday, April 20 to Sunday,…
- Middle East
Iran releases prominent human rights lawyer detained amid anti-hijab protests
Tehran: The Iranian authorities released a prominent human rights lawyer on Tuesday, after spending more than five months in prison over supporting recent anti-hijab protests sweeping the country. On Monday, November 8,…
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UAE astronaut Al Neyadi takes part in Type 2 diabetes research
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi on Tuesday participated in a Maleth research project aboard the International Space Station, which will help experts to develop a drug to…
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UAE: Rashid Rover’s moon landing date announced
Abu Dhabi: A Japanese spacecraft carrying the United Arab Emirates’ Rashid Rover – the Arab region’s first mission to the Moon – is scheduled to land on the moon on Tuesday, April 25 at…
- Middle East
Israel bans non-Muslims from Al-Aqsa Mosque for rest of Ramzan
Israel has banned visits by Jews and tourists to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after a wave of unrest in the holy city of Jerusalem until the end of Ramzan. A statement issued…
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Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to reopen embassy in Riyadh
Riyadh: An Iranian delegation arrived on Wednesday, in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as part of a plan to reopen Tehran’s embassy and diplomatic missions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Iranian Foreign…
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Oman goes tough on expats who dress ‘indecently’
Muscat: Oman has warned expatriates to avoid dressing indecent ways, particularly during the month of Ramzan. The authorities have advised both men and women should dress modestly as a sign of respect…
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Kuwait unveils AI-generated news presenter ‘Fedha’
Kuwait: A Kuwaiti news outlet has unveiled the country’s first virtual news presenter created using artificial intelligence. Its launch is currently part of a testing phase aimed at creating new content. Kuwait…
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Iranian-born US woman jailed for 4 years in plot to kidnap Iranian activist Masih Alinejad
Tehran: An American citizen of Iranian origin residing in California was sentenced to four years in prison for her role in the attempted kidnapping of Masih Alinejad, an Iranian activist, the US…
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2,20,000 passengers to pass through Kuwait airport during Eid Al-Fitr break
Kuwait: About 2,20,000 passengers are expected to pass through Kuwait International Airport (KIA) during the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr holiday, between April 20 to April 25, local media reported. The Kuwait Director General of…
