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Kuwait considers new system for issuing family, tourist visit visas
Kuwait: Kuwait government is considering a new system for the issuance of entry visas, for family and tourists, local media reported. “The process is underway to work out a strict mechanism ensuring…
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3 Israelis, 64 Palestinians injured after settlers stormed Joseph’s shrine in Nablus
3 Israelis and 64 Palestinians were injured by live and rubber bullets during clashes that erupted in the city of Nablus on Thursday, in the northern West Bank, Wafa News Agency reported.…
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Watch: 52-year-old Iraqi pilgrim arrives in Makkah on foot from Britain to perform Haj
A 52-year-old British man of Iraq-Kurdish origins Adam Muhammad arrived in Makkah on foot on Sunday, crossing 11 countries after completing about 11 months’ journey on foot to perform the Haj 2022.…
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Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al Adha on July 9; Zul Hijjah moon sighted
Riyadh: The moon sighting committee of the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia announced on Wednesday that Thursday, June 29, will be the first day of Islamic month of Zul Hijjah 1443 AH (Anno…
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Viral video: Thief cuts hole in car’s roof; steals BHD 1000
Manama: A 36-year-old man in Bahrain has been arrested for allegedly making a hole in the roof of a car and stealing valuables, local media reported on Tuesday. The video has been…
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Video: Haj pilgrims to witness world’s longest walkway connecting holy sites
Riyadh: Pilgrims performing the Haj this year—1443/2022 will be able to witness the world’s longest walkway, which will connect the holy sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The 25-kilometre pedestrian…
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Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan to headline concert in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Popular Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan, is all set to perform a live concert in Dubai on Saturday, August 13. The singer will grace the Coca-Cola Arena stage at 7 pm UAE time (8:30 pm…
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Egypt: Man sentenced to death for murder of woman who rejected proposal
Cairo: The Egyptian Mansoura Criminal Court sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of murdering a student Nayera Ashraf in front of Mansoura University in Dakahlia Governorate for refusing to…
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Salman Khan joins list of Indian celebrities to receive UAE golden visa
Abu Dhabi: Bollywood star Salman Khan is the latest Indian personality to be honoured with a UAE golden visa. The 56-year-old actor was feted with a 10-year golden visa during the IIFA…
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Turkey: 373 protesters arrested during Pride march; released later
Ankara: Turkish authorities on Monday released 373 people they had arrested a day before on the sidelines of an LGBTQ Pride march in Istanbul. The Association for the Defense of LGBT Rights,…
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Saudi govt releases Shia prisoner who was sentenced to death
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has released a Shia Muslim man who was arrested as a minor and was facing a death sentence, according to human rights organizations. London-based human rights organization ALQST…
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Kuwait: Govt calls on parents to report children who use drugs
Kuwait: The interior ministry, on Sunday, called on parents to inform the concerned authorities about their children who use drugs so that they can be treated, cared for and rehabilitated without criminal…
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Dubai: Savings scheme for expat employees to begin on July 1
Abu Dhabi: Dubai government to implement a savings scheme for expatriate employees working in the public sector, from Friday, July 1. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai…
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Egypt tries man for murder of woman for rejecting marriage proposal
Cairo: The first session of the trial of an Egyptian man who confessed to killing a student in front of Mansoura University in Dakahlia Governorate after she refused to marry him, began…
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When is Eid Al Adha 2022? Dates for 6 countries revealed
The festival of Eid Al Adha 1443 AH corresponding to 2022 AD, will likely fall on Saturday, July 9 in most Islamic countries, the International Astronomical Centre has announced, the Emirates News Agency…
