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Milaf Cola: Saudi Arabia’s date-based soft drink to hit GCC markets in April
Milaf Cola, a newly launched date-based cola from Saudi Arabia—touted as the world’s first soft drink made from dates—will soon be available across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. “We have entered into…
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Dubai’s Burj Azizi: Global sales begin for world’s second-tallest tower
Dubai: Azizi Developments, one of Dubai’s leading developers, has officially launched global sales for its new landmark, Burj Azizi, set to become the world’s second-tallest tower at 725 meters high. Sales began on…
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Fraudsters scam UAE residents with fake Dh 1 ghee offer
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based food company recently suffered a devastating financial loss after fraudsters used its brand to scam unsuspecting buyers out of large sums of money. Simply The…
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Video: Fire breaks out in residential building in Dubai Marina
Dubai: A fire broke out in a 29-storey residential building in Dubai Marina on Monday afternoon, February 17. Pictures and videos shared on social media showed thick smoke billowing from Dream Tower…
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Gold prices in Dubai begin the week with a positive trend
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), rose on Monday, February 17, as markets opened for the first trading day of the week. According to the Dubai Jewellery Group, the…
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Saudi Arabia launches operational plan for Ramzan 2025
With only a few days remaining until the start of Ramzan 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the operational plan for the Ramzan season of 1446 AH-2025. The plan…
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India announces e-visa facility for Qatari nationals
To streamline the visa application process, the Government of India has announced an e-visa facility for Qatari nationals, effective immediately. The announcement was made by the Indian Embassy in Qatar through its…
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Watch: Dolphins spotted near Ras Mohaisen beach in Makkah
Riyadh: A dolphin was recently spotted swimming near Ras Mohaisen beach, a scenic coastal destination in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) captured video and images of…
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Jordan’s Princess Iman welcomes baby girl: Meet Princess Amina!
Amman: Jordan’s Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and her husband, Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Princess Amina. Queen Rania, the princess’s mother, shared the news…
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Israeli forces used 80-yr-old Palestinian as human shield in Gaza before killing him
In a deeply distressing incident in the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces have allegedly tied explosives around the neck of an 80-year-old Palestinian man and forced him to act as a human shield…
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Dubai: Landlords must give 90-day notice for rent hikes
Landlords in Dubai must now notify tenants at least 90 days before their contract expires if they intend to raise rent, according to the newly launched Smart Rental Index by the Dubai…
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Dubai builds 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai announced on Sunday, February 16, the completion of 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders across key locations in the emirate. The rest…
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Seven Hyderabad workers jailed in Saudi Arabia, families seek help
Hyderabad: Seven workers from Hyderabad of Telangana are currently detained in Safar Jail in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after being cheated by a travel agent. Their distressed families have sought help from Majlis…
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Saudi Arabia to host 2029 Asian Winter Games in NEOM
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has officially received the flag of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), marking its selection as the host of the 10th Asian Winter Games NEOM 2029. This historic moment…
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Kuwait officially raises marriage age to 18
Kuwait City: In a significant move to enhance family stability and child protection, Kuwait has officially raised the minimum marriage age to 18. The amendment updates Article 26 of the Personal Status…
