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Watch: Saudi Arabia launches first drone parcel delivery trial
Jeddah: In a landmark move for Saudi Arabia’s logistics and postal sector, the Kingdom has recently launched its first drone parcel delivery trial in Jeddah, marking a major step towards modernising the…
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Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, Smotrich took us hostage, not Hamas: Israeli captive
Gaza City: Hamas on Friday, September 5, released a new video showing two Israeli hostages, including 24-year-old Guy Gilboa-Dalal, being driven through the ruins of Gaza City as Israel continues its large-scale…
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No more removing laptops or liquids from bags at Dubai Airport by 2026
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest aviation hub, is preparing for a major upgrade to its security screening process with the introduction of AI-powered baggage scanners. By the end of…
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Celebrity chef CZN Burak shuts down Dubai operations, reveals reason
Dubai: Renowned Turkish chef and social media sensation Ozdemir Burak, popularly known as CZN Burak, has announced the closure of all his business operations in Dubai, effective this month. In a video…
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Google signs USD 45M deal with Netanyahu’s office to downplay Gaza famine: Report
Google, one of the world’s leading technology giants, has reportedly signed a six-month, USD 45 million (Rs 3,96,58,89,820) contract with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office to promote government messaging and counter…
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UAE: Indian technician wins Rs 35.97 cr in Big Ticket jackpot
Abu Dhabi: A 30-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat has become a crorepati overnight after winning the Dh 15 million (Rs 35,97,89,700) Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot. The winner, Sandeep Kumar…
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The Voice of Hind Rajab receives record 23-minute ovation at Venice premiere
Venice: Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab received a historic 23-minute, 50-second, standing ovation at its premiere at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, the longest ever recorded at…
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Roblox announces safety rules for children in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has announced a joint initiative with Roblox to strengthen online safety standards for children in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a…
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Jeddah launches new bus route linking key districts
Jeddah: In a significant boost to the city’s public transport infrastructure, the Jeddah Transport Company (JTC) has launched a new bus route connecting the northern districts of Jeddah to King Abdullah Sports…
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Dubai’s Nakheel Mall renamed Palm Jumeirah Mall
Dubai Holding Asset Management (DHAM), owner of one of Dubai’s largest retail groups, has officially renamed Nakheel Mall to Palm Jumeirah Mall, solidifying its position as a top lifestyle destination on Palm…
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Israel plans to annex 82 pc of occupied West Bank: Smotrich
Jerusalem: Israel’s far-right Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced on Wednesday, September 3, that the government plans to annex 82 percent of the occupied West Bank. The move is aimed at preventing the…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Macron to lead two-state solution conference in New York
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French president Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Tuesday evening, September 2, to discuss the ongoing Gaza crisis, regional developments, and joint diplomatic efforts.…
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Two groups of Indian colleagues win Rs 8 cr each in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: Two groups of Indian colleagues hit the jackpot, winning USD one million (Rs 8,80,36,550) each in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, September 3, at Dubai…
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Dubai: 1 killed, 2 injured in three-vehicle collision on Emirates Road
Dubai: One person was killed and two others were injured in a Dubai traffic accident involving three vehicles on Emirates Road near the Dubai Club Bridge on Monday afternoon, September 1. Dubai…
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Utrecht University becomes 1st in the West to boycott Israel over Gaza war
The Netherlands’ Utrecht University has made history by becoming the first academic institution in the Western world to implement a full academic boycott of Israel. The landmark decision, announced by Rector Wilco…
