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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…
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Saudi Arabia issues heavy rain warning across most regions
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a weather warning for most regions of the Kingdom, with moderate to heavy rain expected to continue until Friday, March 7. The…
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Abu Dhabi schools to implement mandatory physical education curriculum
Abu Dhabi: Schools in Abu Dhabi will soon be required to implement a structured Physical Education (PE) curriculum, ensuring students engage in regular physical activity under certified instructors. The Abu Dhabi Department…
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Saudi Arabia launches ‘mobile barbershop’ at Grand Mosque for the first time
Riyadh: For the first time in Saudi Arabia’s history, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has launched a trial operation of the “mobile barbershop” service within the…
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Saudi Arabia recalls chicken stock cubes from market
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has withdrawn Maragatty chicken stock cubes, an imported product from Egypt, from market after detecting prohibited artificial colorants that pose potential health risks. The Saudi…
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Saudi Arabia launches instant track service for Rawdah visits
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the launch of an instant track service on the Nusuk application, allowing visitors to quickly book an appointment to…
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Jennifer Lopez returns to headline Formula 1 Grand Prix in Jeddah
Global music icon and Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lopez is set to headline the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025, taking place from 18-20 March at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi…
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Low-cost Indian airline launches 2 new direct flight routes to Abu Dhabi
Akasa Air, the Indian low-cost airline, has announced the launch of daily direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Bengaluru and Ahmedabad as part of a codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways. These new…
