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Saudi Arabia to host Women’s Tennis Finals for first time
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to host the highly anticipated Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals Championship for the first time in the Kingdom. The tournament will be held at…
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Spain bars Israeli firms from 2025 defense expo over attacks on Gaza, Lebanon
Spain has barred Israeli companies from attending the 2025 International Defense and Security Exhibition (FEINDEF), which is scheduled to be held in Madrid from May 12-14, 2025. The announcement was made by…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia ranks 12th in international tourism receipts
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has made a significant leap in the global tourism industry, ranking 12th in terms of international tourism receipts in 2023, compared to 27th place in 2019.…
- Middle East
Over 2M benefit from perfuming service at Prophet’s Mosque in 2024 so far
Around 2.4 million worshippers have so far benefitted from a perfuming service at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during the year 2024. According to statistics released by the General Authority…
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Ajman announces 50% discount on traffic fines
Ajman Police on Friday, November 1, announced a 50 percent discount on traffic fines, effective from Monday, November 4 to Sunday, December 15, 2024. The discount applies to violations committed in the…
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Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up on Deepawali
Burj Khalifa in Dubai was illuminated on the occasion of Deepawali, the Indian festival of lights, on Thursday, October 31. Taking to Instagram, Emaar Dubai, which has developed iconic projects like the…
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Dubai: Indian consulate amnesty help desk to be closed for two days
Dubai: The Indian consulate in Dubai on Friday, November 1, announced that the amnesty help desk will be closed on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, due to technical issues. The announcement was…
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Saudi Red Crescent on high alert for heavy rains in Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Red Crescent Authority in the Makkah region on Friday, November 1, heightened its readiness in response to heavy rain warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology.…
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Saudi Arabia launches new shipping route ‘Arabian Gulf-India’
Folk Maritime Services Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), recently launched a new regional shipping route, “India-Arabian Gulf Service.” The shipping route connecting key GCC ports, including Dammam and Umm Qasr,…
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Video: UAE police help 2 sisters reunite after 30 years
In an emotionally charged reunion, two Egyptian sisters met for the first time after 30 years in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the help of the local police. The younger sister…
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Saudi Arabia releases journalist Jamil Farsi after 7 years in prison
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have released journalist Jamil Farsi after the end of his seven-year prison sentence. On Thursday, October 31, the Prisoners of Conscience, confirmed the…
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UAE extends visa amnesty programme for expats till Dec 31
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa amnesty programme, which began on September 1, has been extended by two more months, allowing violators to adjust their visa status or leave without fines. This…
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Sadio Mane becomes 1st int’l volunteer for Saudi Arabia’s top aid agency
Sadio Mane, a Senegalese national team captain and Al-Nassr player, became the first foreign international player to volunteer with the Saudi Arabia‘s top aid agency King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center…
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UAE leaders extend Deepawali wishes in Hindi
On the occasion of Deepawali, the Indian festival of lights, on Thursday, October 31, United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have expressed their best wishes to everyone celebrating in the country and across…
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Former Dubai Duty Free chief Colm McLoughlin passes away
The former chief executive of Dubai Duty Free (DDF), Colm McLoughlin, passed away on Wednesday, October 30. He was 81. McLoughlin is survived by his wife, daughters Tyna and Mandy, and son Niall.…
