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Gold prices in Dubai go up ahead of Eid Al Adha
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), rose by Dirham 3 (Rs 69.74) per gram at the opening of the markets on Monday, June 2, ahead of the Eid Al…
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UAE announces Eid Al Adha holidays for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced a four-day Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday for private sector employees. This was announced in a circular issued by the Ministry of…
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Eid Al Adha 2025: Dhul-Hijjah moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH-2025, has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday, May 27. As a result, Wednesday, May 28,…
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Haj 2025: Pilgrims can now activate eSIM cards digitally on arrival in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has enabled international pilgrims to activate eSIM cards directly through service provider applications, offering seamless digital connectivity upon arrival in the Kingdom. The new service is part of a…
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UAE launches new service to verify private sector workers’ academic degrees
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), on Monday, May 26, launched a digital service to verify the academic…
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‘If it were your daughter’: Video of Palestinian girl fleeing flames in Gaza sparks outrage
A harrowing video showing a Palestinian girl trying to escape a burning classroom—following an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced civilians in the Gaza Strip—has gone viral across social media. In…
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UAE announces Rs 11.58L fine for performing Haj without permit
Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (GAIAZ) has announced a strict penalty of Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,58,800) for United Arab Emirates (UAE) citizens and residents attempting to…
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Tresind Studio in Dubai becomes first Indian restaurant to earn three Michelin Stars
In a groundbreaking moment for global gastronomy, Tresind Studio in Dubai has become the first-ever Indian restaurant to be awarded the prestigious honour of three Michelin stars. The acclaimed fine-dining venue is…
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Gold prices drop in Dubai: 24-carat now at Dh 403.75 per gram
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), dropped by Dirham 1 per gram at the opening of the markets on Monday, May 26. According to the Dubai Jewellery Group, the price of 24-carat…
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Saudi Arabia denies lifting alcohol ban: Official
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has denied media reports claiming the Kingdom plans to lift its 73-year ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol by 2026. According to Reuters, a Saudi official on…
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Saudi Arabia calls for sighting of Dhul-Hijjah moon on May 27
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims to sight the crescent moon of the holy month of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH-2025 on Dhul Qa’dah 29, corresponding to Tuesday…
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Haj 2025: Over half million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A total of 554,579 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through air, land, and sea to perform Haj 1446 AH – 2025, as of Sunday, May 18. According to the…
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Indian expat couple killed in gas cylinder explosion in Oman
Muscat: In a tragic incident, an Oman-based Indian expat couple died in an explosion caused by a gas cylinder at a restaurant in Bousher district. The victims have been identified as 59-year-old…
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Saudi airline resumes haj flights with Iran for first time since 2015
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flynas has resumed flights for Iranian pilgrims travelling to Haj for the first time since 2015. “Flynas resumed Iranian pilgrims flights from Imam Khomeini [airport] in Tehran…
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UAE to host first int’l trial of Musk’s Neuralink brain chip
In a landmark development in the field of neurotechnology, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to host the first clinical trial of Neuralink’s wireless brain chip outside the United States (US).…
