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Saudi man Homaidan Al Turki returns home after 19 yrs in US prison
Riyadh: Saudi citizen Homaidan bin Ali Al-Turki returned to the Kingdom on Thursday, August 7, after nearly two decades of imprisonment in the United States. A widely circulated video captured the emotional…
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Telangana migrant dies of heart attack onboard Saudi-Hyderabad flight
Hyderabad: In a heart-wrenching incident, a 46-year-old migrant worker from Telangana died of a suspected heart attack mid-air on Wednesday, August 6, while flying home from Saudi Arabia. The deceased, Sriramula Sridhar,…
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Video: Saudi man pins down thief after phone snatching in London
London: A video of a Saudi citizen pinning down a phone thief on a London street has gone viral, drawing widespread praise on social media. The man, identified as Saud Bin Hariul…
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Missing man’s body found in melting glacier after 28 yrs in Pakistan
The body of a man who went missing 28 years ago has been found in a melting glacier in Pakistan’s Kohistan region. The man, identified as Naseeruddin from the Saleh Khel tribe,…
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Tourists in Saudi Arabia can get 15 pc VAT refund
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially introduced a value-added tax (VAT) refund programme for tourists and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals, enabling eligible visitors to reclaim 15 percent VAT…
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Young Kaaba volunteer stabbed to death in Cambridge, 2 arrested
A Saudi student, known for his devotion as a volunteer serving pilgrims visiting the Kaaba in Makkah, was fatally stabbed south of Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK). The victim, 20-year-old Mohammed Yousef Alqassem,…
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Indian man flown home after weeks in Saudi hospital
Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has successfully coordinated the return of Anilkumar V, an Indian citizen who had been hospitalised in the Kingdom for a prolonged period. Anilkumar, who required…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Ben-Gvir’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday, August 3, strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and a group of Knesset members.…
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Gold prices remain steady in Dubai
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) were steady on Sunday, August 3, with 24-carat gold trading at Dirham 405.25 (Rs 9,627.29) per gram, according to the Dubai Jewellery Group.…
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‘Save Gaza’: Thousands march across Sydney Harbour Bridge to protest famine
Sydney: In a powerful show of solidarity with the people of Gaza, tens of thousands took part in the March for Humanity across Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge on Sunday morning, calling attention…
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Boston Consulting Group faces protests across US over Gaza aid controversy
Boston: The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is facing mounting protests across the United States over its reported involvement in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) — an aid initiative accused of contributing to…
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Watch: Sheikh Mohammed boards Etihad Rail from Dubai to Fujairah
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, boarded the Etihad Rail passenger train on Saturday, August 2, for a test…
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Israel raises UAE travel warning amid regional threats
Tel Aviv: Israel has reinforced its travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel due to concerns over potential threats from regional armed groups. In a…
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Indonesia explores plan to build Haj village in Makkah
The Indonesian government is exploring plans to acquire land near the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with the aim of establishing a dedicated village for its Haj pilgrims. The proposal was…
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Kuwait-born Jamil becomes 1st Indian in 13 years to coach India’s men’s football team
Kuwait: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has named Kuwait-born Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Indian men’s national football team, making him the first Indian in 13 years…
