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Kuwait offers visa-on-arrival for expats in GCC countries
Kuwait City: Kuwait has introduced new entry regulations enabling foreign nationals residing in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to obtain a tourist visa upon arrival. The measure, outlined in Ministerial Resolution No.…
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Saudi Arabia’s Nusuk app now works without mobile data
Makkah: In a groundbreaking digital initiative, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a new feature enabling pilgrims to use the Nusuk app without consuming mobile data. Developed in collaboration…
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Brother of murdered Yemeni renews calls for execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya
Sanaa: Abdul Fattah Mahdi, the brother of murdered Yemeni businessman Talal Abdo Mahdi, has renewed calls for the immediate execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted of killing Mahdi in 2017. In…
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Over 60M worshippers visit Two Holy Mosques in Muharram 1447
Makkah: A total of 60,245,635 worshippers visited the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia during the Islamic month of Muharram 1447 AH. According to the General Authority for the Care of the…
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‘Can you tell us how he died?’: Salah criticises UEFA over tribute to ‘Palestinian Pele’
Cairo: Egyptian Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has criticised the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for what he implied was a selective tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman Al-Obeid, nicknamed the “Palestinian Pele”.…
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Watch: Indian expat student wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai draw
Dubai: In a remarkable stroke of luck, an 18-year-old Indian expat student based in Dubai has won an astonishing USD one million (Rs 8,75,78,200) in the latest Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire…
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Renowned Hyderabadi cuisine restaurant opens first international outlet in Riyadh
Riyadh: Peacock Restaurant, a popular Karimnagar-based eatery known for its authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, has opened its first international branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The new outlet, located in the Al-Malaz area, welcomed…
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Video: Man arrested after attempting to set fire to Hagia Sophia Mosque
Ankara: Turkish authorities have arrested a man accused of attempting to set fire to the historic Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul. The suspect, identified as Mesut Guclu, a 42-year-old resident of…
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Video: Dubai Police impound cars, fines drivers Rs 11L for viral dance stunts
Dubai: Dubai Police have impounded two vehicles after drivers performed dangerous stunts on public roads to gain social media attention. A video shared on X shows one motorist perched on the bonnet…
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Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque among world’s top 10 attractions in 2025
Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (SZGM) in Abu Dhabi has climbed to eighth place on TripAdvisor’s 2025 list of top global attractions, moving up two spots from last year. It…
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‘Not going to occupy Gaza’: Netanyahu vows to free enclave from Hamas
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, August 8, affirmed that Israel’s objective is not to occupy Gaza but to free the enclave from Hamas control. “We are not going…
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Watch: Thousands attend funeral of Saudi student stabbed in UK
Makkah: Thousands of mourners gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to offer funeral prayers for Mohammed Yousef Alqassem, a 20-year-old Saudi student who was fatally stabbed near Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK).…
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Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday, August 8, strongly condemned Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza City, denouncing ongoing violations against Palestinians including starvation, forced displacement, and ethnic cleansing. In…
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Telangana man jailed in Abu Dhabi, father seeks govt help
Hyderabad: The father of a 27-year-old man from Telangana detained in Abu Dhabi has appealed for urgent government intervention to secure his son’s release and return. Madhukar Jadav, a resident of Devitanda…
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Hyderabad couple killed in UAE road accident, children injured
Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a Hyderabad couple lost their lives in a road accident near Al Dhannah City, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Thursday morning, August 7. Their three children sustained…
