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Haj 2023: COVID-19 vaccination must; Know registration rules
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah confirmed that those people who are planning to perform Haj this year need to be fully immunized with one of the approved…
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Iran: Jailed activist writes about forced confessions in prison
Tehran: One of Iran’s prominent women activist, Sepideh Qolian has narrated the brutality the prisoners are facing and forced confessions on Iranian television in a letter she wrote from Evin prison in…
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Syrian refugee, stranded in Malyasia, becomes Canadian citizen
A 41-year-old Syrian refugee who lived in a Malaysian airport for seven months has become a Canadian citizen on Wednesday. Hassan Al Kontar from Dama, Syria, made headlines in 2018, when he…
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28 Iranian journalists still in detention over anti-hijab protests
Tehran: At least 28 Iranian journalists who have been arrested are still in detention in connection with the protests that prevailed in the country after the death of Mahsa Amini who was…
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Ticket bid to watch Ronaldo, Messi match in Saudi hits Rs 20 Cr
Riyadh: The bidding for a golden ticket to see a much-anticipated match between a Saudi team consisting of Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr players take on the mighty Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) of France in…
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Dubai residents can now complete visa services via video call
Abu Dhabi: Residents in Dubai can now complete their visa application via video conferencing, local media reported. The new service has been set up by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners…
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Dubai Transport Authority reduces taxi fares amid fuel prices drop
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Thursday reduced its taxi fares by 10 per cent as fuel prices drop, local media reported. Taxi fares have been reduced for the second…
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Saudi: 11-hr-surgery to separate conjoined Iraqi twins begins
Riyadh: A team of doctors and specialists have started a 11-hour surgery to separate a set of Iraqi conjoined twins— Ali and Omer at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH) in Riyadh…
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World number 1 golfer Lydia Ko to play for Saudi tournament
The world number one female golfer and 2021 champion, New Zealander Lydia Ko, will play in the 2023 Aramco Saudi Ladies International in February. The Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public…
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Saudi: 255 female recruits graduate with degree in diplomatic security
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Security announced the graduation of the fourth batch of 255 female recruits, in the qualifying course for the basic personnel at the Women’s Training Institute.…
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UAE’s Etihad, Emirates among world’s most punctual airlines in 2022
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) carriers Etihad Airways and Emirates Airline was ranked among the top 20 most punctual airlines in the Middle East and worldwide in 2022, according to…
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UAE: Filipino expats take home suitcases full of onions as prices hit Rs 737/kg
From salads to stews, onions are a staple in almost every Filipino dish, but now this vegetable costs nearly three times as much as chicken in the Philippines, expats in the UAE are taking…
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UAE: Over 79,000 golden visas issued in 2022
Abu Dhabi: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) announced on Wednesday that over 79,000 golden visas were issued in 2022 across all categories, the Emirates News Agency…
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Yemen: 7 displaced children die of cold wave in Marib camps
Sanaa: The severe cold wave in the Yemeni governorate of Marib has caused the death of seven children in camps for the displaced there, Xinhua News Agency reported. The official government source…
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Dubai announces 1st-of-its-kind Golden Pension scheme for taxi drivers
Abu Dhabi: More than 9,000 taxi drivers will benefit from the Golden Pension scheme, set up by the National Bonds, UAE-based Shari’a-compliant savings and investment company. The first-of-its-kind Golden Pension scheme was set…
