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UAE private firms reminded of Emiratisation target deadline
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Wednesday, December 25, renewed its call to private sector firms to meet their Emiratisation targets by Tuesday, December 31. Firms with 50 or…
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UAE to mandate premarital genetic testing
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, December 25, announced that genetic testing will be mandatory for all Emirati couples as part…
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Dubai’s Kunafa chocolate bar craze goes global: Find it in Hyderabad!
In the ever-evolving pace of innovation and acceptance for tastebud enthusiasts, trends frequently come and go before another recipe is created. And, with social media, the cycle of change appears to be accelerating. However,…
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Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play after two years
Iranian authorities on Wednesday, December 25, lifted a ban on Meta’s instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play, marking a first step in easing internet restrictions. This comes after the decision was…
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Telangana man forced into manual labour in Saudi Arabia, wife seeks help
Hyderabad: The wife of a 48-year-old Telangana man who is reportedly being forced to work as a manual labourer in Saudi Arabia has sought the Minister of External Affairs of India (MEA)…
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Hyderabad man jailed in Saudi Arabia, mother seeks help
Hyderabad: The mother of a 28-year-old Hyderabad man, Mohammed Sameer, has appealed to the minister of external affairs (MEA) Dr S Jaishankar to rescue her son who is currently lodged in jail in Saudi…
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Dubai: 12-hour mega sale to kick off, up to 90 pc off
Dubai is set to host a highly anticipated 12-hour mega sale across Majid Al Futtaim malls on Thursday, December 26, with up to 90 percent discounts on major brands. As part of…
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After 3 years, Saudi Arabia resumes activities at Afghanistan embassy
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the resumption of diplomatic activities at its embassy in the Afghanistan capital, Kabul, for the first time since the Taliban movement took control of…
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Winter season officially begins in Saudi Arabia, lasting 89 days
The winter season in Saudi Arabia officially began on Saturday, December 21, and will last for about 89 days, according to the Jeddah Astronomical Society (JAS). The winter solstice, occurred at 12:20…
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German Christmas market attacker offered reward for whereabouts of Saudi ambassador: Report
The suspect who was arrested for a car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg, Germany had reportedly offered a reward in return for information regarding the whereabouts of…
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Over 6.7M worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque in one week
A total of 6,771,193 worshippers and visitors performed prayers last week at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This comes amid integrated services provided by the General Authority for the Care…
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Saudi Arabia deports over 9,000 expats in one week
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deported more than 9,000 expatriates for residency, labour, and border law violations, from Thursday, December 12, to Wednesday, December 18. During this period, the…
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Israel leaves Palestinian bodies in Gaza for dogs to eat, accuses Gaza Civil Defense
The Civil Defence Authority in the Gaza Strip said that the Israeli occupation is killing Palestinians and leaving their bodies in the streets for stray dogs to eat, and preventing their evacuation…
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Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Season draws over 12 million visitors
Riyadh: In a significant milestone, Riyadh Season 2024, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has set a new record by attracting 12 million visitors since its launch on October 12. The…
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Saudi Arabia: One dead, 10 injured in 20-vehicle collision
The Saudi Traffic Department has announced that 20 vehicles collided on the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Road in Riyadh, killing one person and injuring ten. According to the Traffic Department on X, paramedics and…
