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Saudi teacher Asaad Al-Ghamdi released after two years in jail over tweets
Saudi authorities have released teacher Asaad bin Nasser Al-Ghamdi after more than two years of arbitrary detention for expressing his opinions on X, formerly known as Twitter. The non-governmental organization Prisoners of…
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Saudi court postpones final verdict for Kerala man on death row for 8th time
Riyadh: The Riyadh Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia has once again postponed the final verdict in the case of Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha in Kozhikode district of Kerala. He has…
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UAE begins mapping air corridors for flying taxis, cargo drones
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, February 13, begun mapping air corridors and regulatory framework development for piloted and autonomous flying taxis and cargo drones. The initiative is a collaboration between…
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Ramzan likely to begin on March 1 in most Islamic countries
The International Astronomical Centre (IAC) announced on Thursday, February 13, that the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025 is likely to begin on Saturday, March 1, in most Islamic countries. According to…
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No alcohol allowed at 2034 World Cup, confirms Saudi ambassador
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom (UK), Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, has confirmed that no alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In…
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Dubai to increase parking fees near event venues from Feb 17
Dubai’s public parking operator, Parkin, will implement new variable parking fees near major event venues, starting Saturday, February 17. Under the updated policy, parking near event zones, including the Dubai World Trade…
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Emirates denies firing cabin crew over viral BTS video
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has officially denied reports claiming it dismissed employees over a viral behind-the-scenes (BTS) cabin crew video circulating on social media. The video, created by former flight attendant Amanda King,…
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Hyderabad siblings win Global Best M-Gov Gold Award 2025 in Dubai
Hyderabad siblings Zain Ahmed Samdani and Faria Zubair have made India proud by winning the Gold Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 during the ongoing World Government Summit (WGS) in…
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Indian, Bangladeshi expats win Rs 87 lakh in Big Ticket draw
In an exciting turn of events, four expats from India and Bangladesh have won a total of Dirham 370,000 (Rs 87,66,014) in the Big Win contest, which is part of the Big…
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Watch: Indian expat wins 24K gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck in Dubai
Dubai: A 38-year-old Indian expat, Someswararao Mungi, has won the region’s first 24K gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck in a raffle held at the Dubai Gold Souk Extension. The unexpected win was the highlight…
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UAE launches first phase of 10-year-long Blue Visa
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially launched the first phase of its new 10-year residency permit – the Blue Visa. The announcement was made by the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change…
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Saudi Arabia allows domestic Haj firms to pay package fees in 3 installments
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that licensed firms offering Haj services for domestic pilgrims can now pay package fees in three installments for the…
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New milestone: Riyadh Season 2024 attracts 19 million visitors
Riyadh: Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia‘s flagship entertainment and tourism festival, has set a new milestone by attracting an impressive 19 million visitors since its launch in October 2024. This remarkable achievement was…
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Saudi Arabia rejects extremist Israeli statements on displacing Palestinians
Riyadh:The Saudi Council of Ministers has strongly rejected “extremist” Israeli statements advocating for the displacement of Palestinians from their land. During its session held on Tuesday, February 11, in Riyadh, chaired by…
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World Governments Summit 2025 kicks off in Dubai
Dubai: The highly anticipated World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025 officially commenced on Tuesday, February 11, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and will continue until Friday, February 14. Under the theme “Shaping…
