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Saudi launches program to train 1 lakh youngsters in tourism
Riyadh: The Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khatib, launched a program aimed at developing the capabilities of 100,000 young men and women in the field of tourism and travel. In his speech…
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In view of heatwave, UAE bans working under the sun from June 15
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) on Wednesday announced a decision banning working under the sun from Wednesday, June 15, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. As per…
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Kuwaiti man sentenced to 5 yrs in prison for criticising Saudi
Kuwait: A Kuwaiti court on Tuesday sentenced a Twitter user to five years in jail with immediate effect for defaming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on social media, local media reported. In…
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Dubai to launch flying taxi in 2026
Abu Dhabi: Electric aircraft company Eve Holding and Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation Services is all set to introduce the first flying taxi—electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) touristic flights from the Atlantis,…
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Top 10 hottest cities; Kuwaiti city records highest temperature
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti city of Jahra recorded the highest temperature ever recorded on earth, where the maximum temperature reached 52.7 degrees Celsius in the shade. According to the global temperature index table…
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Qatar pulls books contradicting Arab, Islamic culture from library
Doha: Ministry of Culture, Qatar, announced the withdrawal of a number of unlicensed books contrary to Arab and Islamic culture from a violating library in the country. The Ministry of Culture said…
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Palestinian prisoner enters 98th day of hunger strike amid declining health
Jerusalem: A 40-year-old Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawda is suffering from severe health conditions, as he enters his 98th day of the hunger strike to protest his administrative detention in Israel, without trial or…
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Israeli forces demolish Al-Araqib village for 202nd time
The Israeli authorities, under the protection of police on Tuesday, demolished the homes of the residents of the village of Al-Araqib in the Negev region, for the 202nd time since 2000, the…
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Saudi Arabia to implement midday work ban from June 15
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) issued a decision banning working under the sun from Wednesday, June 15, until September 15, 2022. The decision stipulated that workers should…
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Saudi Arabia: Haj registrations open for US, Europe, Australia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday opened online registrations for pilgrims from America, Europe and Australia for this year’s Haj season. Pilgrims can register directly through the portal. The portal…
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Kuwaiti supermarket removes Indian products over remarks on Prophet
Kuwait: A Kuwaiti supermarket removed Indian products from its shelves, following insulting statements made against the Prophet Muhammad by two officials of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. Kuwait’s Ardiya…
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Hamas calls for protection of Palestinian children from Israeli aggression
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) called for international protection for Palestinian children from Israeli crimes. This came in a report issued by the movement, on the occasion of the International Day of…
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Al-Sudais, Nayef Al-Hajraf condemn statements against the Prophet
The President of the two Holy mosques and Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab states of the Gulf condemned the controversial remarks made by leaders of the ruling party Bharatiya…
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Saudi: Woman’s mahram should not have performed Haj in last 5 years
Riyadh: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced that if a woman wishes to register for Haj in this season, it is essential that the mahram (male guardian) accompanying her has not…
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Saudi Arabia welcomes 955 pilgrims for this year’s Haj
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has received 955 pilgrims from Indonesia and Bangladesh, among the first delegations of pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom for this year’s Haj season, the…
