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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…
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Riyadh Metro records 18 million passengers since its launch
Riyadh: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that the Riyadh Metro has served nearly 18 million passengers since its launch on December 1, 2024, marking a major milestone in…
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Dubai Mall to launch new section with 65 stores in March
Dubai Mall, which is one of the most popular malls in the world, is set to launch a new section at the start of the holy month of Ramzan, expected to begin…
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Saudi Arabia to host Arab Summit to discuss Trump’s Gaza take over plan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host Arab Summit on Thursday, February 20, in order to discuss Donald Trump’s plan for a United States (US) “take over” and…
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Deadline extended for Haj 2025 building registration in Makkah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has extended the deadline for landlords to register buildings in Makkah for accommodating pilgrims during the upcoming Haj pilgrimage in 1446 AH-2025. Deputy Governor of…
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UAE expands visa-on-arrival for Indians: New countries added
Abu Dhabi: In a significant visa policy update, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals. Starting Thursday, February 13, Indian citizens holding ordinary passports and valid…
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Iran rejects US accusation of funding, arming Yemen’s Houthis
Tehran: Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) in New York has rejected the US accusation that Tehran is providing the Yemen-based Houthis with financial resources, arms support, and military training.…
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LuLu expands in Saudi Arabia with new express store in Madinah
LuLu Retail, a leading hypermarket chain in the Middle East, has significantly expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the grand opening of a new LuLu Express store in Madinah. This strategic…
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Dubai Loop: Elon Musk to build 17 km underground tunnel project
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently partnered with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to develop the Dubai Loop, a 17-kilometer underground tunnel project. The project, announced by the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence…
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Saudi teacher Asaad Al-Ghamdi released after two years in jail over tweets
Saudi authorities have released teacher Asaad bin Nasser Al-Ghamdi after more than two years of arbitrary detention for expressing his opinions on X, formerly known as Twitter. The non-governmental organization Prisoners of…
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Saudi court postpones final verdict for Kerala man on death row for 8th time
Riyadh: The Riyadh Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia has once again postponed the final verdict in the case of Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha in Kozhikode district of Kerala. He has…
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UAE begins mapping air corridors for flying taxis, cargo drones
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, February 13, begun mapping air corridors and regulatory framework development for piloted and autonomous flying taxis and cargo drones. The initiative is a collaboration between…
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Ramzan likely to begin on March 1 in most Islamic countries
The International Astronomical Centre (IAC) announced on Thursday, February 13, that the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025 is likely to begin on Saturday, March 1, in most Islamic countries. According to…
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No alcohol allowed at 2034 World Cup, confirms Saudi ambassador
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom (UK), Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, has confirmed that no alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In…
