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Egyptian journalist’s call to eat donkey, horse meat sparks controversy
Cairo: During the past few days, an Egyptian journalist’s statement on the arrest of a Pakistani selling horse meat in the Dakahlia governorate sparked widespread controversy in Egypt, especially after he asked, “Why don’t…
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Ramzan 2023: UAE announces working hours for private sector employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday announced working hours for private-sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said that the number of…
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When is the first day of Ramzan 2023?
The first day of the holy month of Ramzan 1444-2023 in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Algeria, Kuwait, the Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco and other Arab countries is predicted to fall on…
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‘Exert pressure on Israel to stop crimes..’: Palestinian PM to US admin
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh called on the US administration to put pressure on “Israel to stop its crimes against the Palestinians,” and warned of its serious repercussions, Wafa News Agency reported.…
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Saudi Arabia considers switching to four-day working week
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the latest in a long list of countries considering switching to a four-day working week and a three-day weekend system in the country, local…
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3 Palestinian resistance fighters killed by Israeli forces near Nablus
Three Palestinian resistance fighters were killed and a fourth was arrested on Sunday morning, during an armed clash with the Israeli occupation forces near the city of Nablus, West Bank. The Palestinian…
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Saudi Arabia: Authorities seize cheetah, wolf, python from citizen
Riyadh: In a shocking incident, the Saudi Arabian authorities confiscated a cheetah, a wolf, and a large snake in possession of a citizen. The Saudi National Centre for Wildlife on Thursday took…
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Video: Dubai’s Crown Prince son kiss portrait of UAE Prez on his birthday
Abu Dhabi: Of all the birthday wishes for the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan one stands out as the most heart-warming – his grandson…
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Tenth week in a row, thousands of Israelis protest against judicial reforms
For the tenth consecutive week, thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday against the judicial reforms that the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to implement. The protestors accused Prime Minister Benjamin…
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Saudi Arabia marks Flag Day for the first time on March 11
Riyadh: For the first time in its history the streets and parks of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) were painted green in celebration of Flag Day, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Dubai makes a hatrick; named cleanest city in the world
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has been named as the cleanest city in the world for the third time in a row in the Global Power City Index (GPCI). Dubai also earned its reputation…
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Saudi announces new national airline ‘Riyadh Air’; know more here
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Sunday, the establishment of a new national airline, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The new carrier will be…
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UAE transit visa fee hiked; know cost, details here
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Immigration has increased the cost of a 96-hour transit visa for travellers, local media reported. Details are not listed on the immigration authority’s website, however,…
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UAE: 25 Indian expats receive scholarships of Rs 1L each for daughters’ education
Abu Dhabi: On the ocassion of International Women’s Day on March 8, 25 United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriates received educational scholarships worth Rs 1 lakh for their daughters at an…
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Ramzan 2023: Dubai announces school timings
Abu Dhabi: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced new timings and instructions during the holy month of Ramzan for schools across Dubai. According to a circular sent to all…
