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Qatar bans working under the sun from June 1 until mid-September
Doha: Qatari Ministry of Labor issued a decision banning working under the sun from Wednesday, June 1, until mid-September. The decision stipulated that workers should not be employed under the sun from…
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Facebook blocks Palestinian Quds Press Agency from its platform
Facebook has blocked the Palestinian Quds Press Agency from its platform on Tuesday, without prior warning. The press agency, headquartered in Britain, extensively Palestine is considered a main and pivotal arena in the…
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For the first time, 4 women appointed to Kuwaiti municipal council
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Cabinet has appointed four women to the municipal council, in a historical precedent witnessed by Kuwait for the first time. The Council of Ministers approved on, Tuesday, the appointment of…
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31-year-old Palestinian journalist killed by Israeli forces
A 31-year-old Palestinian journalist was shot dead by the Israeli occupation forces, in the city of Hebron, West Bank on Wednesday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. A Palestinian woman identified…
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Single-use plastic ban comes into effect in UAE’s capital
Abu Dhabi: A ban on the single-use of plastic products in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi came into effect from Wednesday, June 1, in its bid to encourage the…
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Saudi, Egypt sign agreement to build direct submarine cable system
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) company Etihad Etisalat Co., known as Mobily and Telecom Egypt has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build the first direct bilateral submarine cable…
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Meet UAE teacher Latifa Al Hamadi, who made robot Rabdan
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) school teacher Latifa Al Hamadi showcased Rabdan, the robot she made to serve humanity, during a gathering held in Dubai to celebrate Emirati Talent Day…
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Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi latest to get UAE golden visa
Abu Dhabi: Renowned Bollywood poet and writer Javed Akhtar along with actress and wife Shabana Azmi are the latest Indian personalities to be honoured with a UAE golden visa. The couple were handed over…
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Turkey: Salt Bae owner may sell 20% stake to Qatar wealth fund
Ankara: The Turkish owner of the Nusr-Et steakhouse, known by its founder chef’s meme Salt Bae, is in talks to sell a stake to Qatar’s $450 billion wealth fund, local media reported.…
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Sanjay Dutt named brand ambassador for Dubai Women’s Run
Abu Dhabi: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been named brand ambassador of Dubai Women’s Run— the largest sporting event for women in the Arab world. Speaking at a press conference in Dubai on…
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UAE grants golden visa to Indian student for inventing life-saving device
Abu Dhabi: A 16-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian student is the latest recipient to be honoured with the golden visa for inventing a life-saving device. Sabeel Basheer, a Grade 10…
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Saudi female graduates outnumber males in job-training programs
Riyadh: Female graduates in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia have outnumbered Saudi men in the on-the-job training programme (Tamheer) launched by the Human Resources Development Fund— Hadaf. Hadaf said 74 percent female…
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Saudi Arabia: Entry ban on visit visa holders at four airports from June 9
Riyadh: The holders of Saudi Arabia visit visas of all kinds will be banned from entering the Kingdom through four airports, starting from June 9, local media reported. The four Saudi airports comprised—…
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Yemen expresses concern over Houthi’s recruitment of children
Sanaa: Yemen’s Minister of Information criticized the continued silence of the international community regarding the recruitment of children by Iranian terrorist Houthi militia in select areas of control. According to a statement released by the…
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Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan becomes first woman to pilot AW609 tiltrotor
Abu Dhabi: Crown Princess of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan Al Maktoum on Monday became the world’s first female to pilot the AW609 tiltrotor aircraft. The granddaughter of the Emir…
