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Haj 2022: First batch of pilgrims from Dubai arrive in Madinah
The first batch of Haj pilgrims from Dubai arrived at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz international airport in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Saudia Airlines operates the first official Haj flight from Dubai, departed from Dubai…
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Dr Mona Khashwani becomes first Emirati doctor to perform robotic surgery
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology, Dr Mona Abdulaziz Khashwani has become the first female Emirati doctor to perform robotic surgery at Sharjah’s Al Qassimi Women and…
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Children of Palestinian prisoners hands 100m letter to Red Cross
The children of the Palestinian prisoners handed the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) the 100-meter message containing— all kinds of violations that Israel practices against prisoners inside its prisons. The…
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Haj 2022: Saudi Arabia announces ICT readiness to serve pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s digital regulator, the Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC), has announced that communications and ICT infrastructure in Makkah and Madinah is fully operational and ready for…
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Dubai launches UAE’s first Waqf to support women, children
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai government on Wednesday launched the UAE’s first waqf (charity endowment) to support women and children, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported. The Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, in…
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Oman to extend long-term visa for talented expatriates
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is considering giving long-term residency visas to talented expatriates very soon within the second phase of the investor residency program, the Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. The new…
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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…
