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Saudi King appoints Crown Prince Mohammed as Prime Minister
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday issued a royal decree to appoint Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
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In a first, Kerala politician MK Muneer gets UAE’s golden visa
Several Indians have now been granted the United Arab Emirates golden visa for long-term residence opportunities. To add to the list, Kerala politician Dr MK Muneer is the latest to grant the…
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Video: Ugandan gas station worker in Qatar delivers Friday sermon; praised globally
Doha: A Ugandan working at a gas station in Qatar, delivered a Friday sermon at a mosque when the imam was late, was honoured and widely praised on social networking sites, after…
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UAE eases COVID-related restrictions, mask not mandatory
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday announced the easing of restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the option to wear a mask and abolish the distance between worshipers,…
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Saudi launches ‘Nusuk’ platform for visitors to Makkah, Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah on Monday launched the unified government platform ‘Nusuk’ to be the new gateway to Makkah and Madinah, the Saudi Press Agency…
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Lebanon: Banks reopen after people protest armed with guns
Beirut: Lebanese banks reopened on Monday, after being closed for the past week, due to escalating security concerns after a series of incidents involved people seeking to access their savings by entering…
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Prominent Islamic scholar Yusuf Al-Qaradawi passes away
Doha: Acclaimed Islamic scholar and former founding president of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, Dr Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, passed away on Monday in Qatari capital, Doha, after a brief illness. He…
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Dubai Safari Park announces its new season; see what’s new
Abu Dhabi: The Emirate’s most popular recreational and tourism destination, Dubai Safari Park is set to open its new season on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, with new attractions and entertainment, the Dubai…
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Saudi urges WhatsApp users to update app to avoid malware threat
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday urged users of the WhatsApp application to update their app to avoid serious malware threats. The national indicative centre for cyber…
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UAE calls for return of three islands occupied by Iran
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, called on Iran to end the occupation of the three Emirati islands, the Emirates News…
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Mishaal Ashemimry, first Saudi woman elected Vice-Prez of IAF
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s aerospace engineer, Mishaal Ashemimry has become the first Saudi woman to hold a position of vice-president of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the Saudi Press Agency…
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‘Saudi Idol’ season 1: Premiere date, registrations & more details
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian version of the international reality music competition series ‘Idol’ is all set to launch its debut season in December this year. The new show will be launched in partnership…
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Rare 5,010-carat ruby, weighing 1 kg unveiled in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: A rare 5,010-carat gem-quality rough ruby was unveiled in Dubai on Thursday evening, local media reported on Saturday. The 5,010-carat stone – nicknamed Malak weighs one kilogram. It is deep purple…
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Saudi women’s football team plays first international game at home
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s women’s national football team made history on Saturday after playing their first-ever international fixture on home soil. The team known as the Green Falcons, led by German…
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Korean band BTS releases song for FIFA World Cup 2022
The South Korean band BTS has released a song dedicated to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which is scheduled to officially kick off on November 20. The South Korean band released the…
