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Video: Saudi Arabia launches test run of sea taxi in Jeddah
In a major step forward, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the test run of its much-anticipated sea taxi project in Jeddah. The project was inaugurated by Jeddah Mayor Saleh…
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Saudi Arabia marks highest one-day Umrah turnout with 500,000 pilgrims
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recorded its highest number of Umrah pilgrims in a single day, with 500,000 people entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Thursday, March 6. The…
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‘Shaved my head first time in life’: Aly Goni performs Umrah
Television actor Aly Goni, best known for his stint on Bigg Boss 14, recently embarked on a spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan. Taking…
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UAE dismisses Sudan’s claims of ‘complicity in genocide’ at ICJ
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned the case brought against it by Sudan at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), dismissing it as “a cynical publicity stunt” and vowing to seek…
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Watch: Al-Sudais launches AI-powered robot at Grand Mosque
Sheikh Dr Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has launched the latest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “Manarah Robot” at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi…
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Teaching jobs in UAE: Ministry of Education to hire expats for multiple roles
Have you ever considered a career in the education sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? If so, here’s an opportunity for you. The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced job vacancies…
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Ensuring safety: Makkah security gears up for Umrah in Ramzan
Makkah security authorities and dedicated teams at the Grand Mosque are working together to ensure a smooth and secure Umrah experience for worshippers during the current holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025.…
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Saudi Arabia: Registration for Itikaf at Two Holy Mosques begins
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the start of registration for the Islamic ritual of Itikaf, or seclusion, at the Two Holy Mosques during the current holy month of…
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Saudi Arabia: Grand Mosque doubles electric golf carts to 400 for Ramzan
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has doubled the number of electric golf carts to 400 in the Grand Mosque, Makkah, during…
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Supermarket shut down in UAE for posing risk to public health
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the closure of a supermarket in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, for posing a danger to public health. Mohammed…
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Israeli TikTokers join ‘prank call’ trend mocking Gaza children’s suffering
Israeli teenagers have recently sparked outrage by joining a viral TikTok ‘prank call’ trend, which mocks the suffering of Palestinian children in Gaza Strip. Videos circulating on social media featured teenagers impersonating…
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Dubai to use AI-powered radars to monitor traffic violations
Dubai Police has announced plans to use radar systems powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor traffic violations. This new initiative aims to improve road safety and reduce accidents by automating the…
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Dubai: Villa on ‘Billionaire’s Island’ sold for Rs 782.4 crore
Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, renowned as a premier luxury real estate agency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has achieved a new milestone with the sale of an extraordinary six-bedroom custom-built villa…
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Ten Indian colleagues win Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: An Indian expat, along with his nine colleagues, has collectively won 1 million US dollars (Rs 8,70,43,450) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw held on Wednesday, March 5, at…
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UAE issues statement on chicken stock cubes with banned colours
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has confirmed that local markets are free of the Maragatty brand chicken broth product, ¹which was found to…
