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Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital operates with only one doctor after Israeli raid
The Palestinian ministry of health in the Gaza Strip on Monday, October 28, announced that Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, one of the few remaining medical centres serving the…
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Ramzan 2025 in UAE: Only four months away for month of fasting
Abu Dhabi: The holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) -2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to begin on Saturday,…
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Iraq lodges UN complaint over Israel’s using of airspace to attack Iran
Baghdad: Iraq on Monday, October 28, lodged a complaint with the United Nations (UN) regarding Israel’s use of its airspace in its attack on Iran, claiming it is a “flagrant” violation of…
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UAE: NRI businessman Yusuffali’s LuLu Retail targets Rs 12K cr IPO
United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Retail, is aiming to raise up to Dirham 5.27 billion (Rs 1,20,63,62,02,400) initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), making it…
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Damascus-Jeddah flights to resume after 8-year hiatus
Syrian Airlines has announced the resumption of its flight between Damascus International Airport and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, starting from November 7. “Flights to Jeddah airport were resumed…
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Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei’s Hebrew X account suspended
Elon Musk’s X has suspended Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s Hebrew-language account. The account, which opened on Sunday, October 27, was suspended after Khamenei posted two messages. The first post…
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Saudi Arabia: Sindalah, NEOM’s first luxury destination opens up
The NEOM Board of Directors on Sunday, October 27, officially unveiled Sindalah, the luxury island destination and first physical showcase of NEOM, the 500 billion dollar mega tourism project in Saudi Arabia.…
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Oman grants citizenship to over 80 expats
Muscat: Oman on Sunday, October 27, granted citizenship to 85 expats living in the Sultanate. According to the Oman News Agency (ONA), Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 50/2024, following…
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Microsoft fires employees for organising vigil for Palestinians killed in Gaza
US technology giant Microsoft has fired two of its employees who organised a vigil at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington in solidarity with Palestinian victims in the Gaza Strip, who are…
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Netlfix faces backlash over removal of Palestinian films
Netflix, one of the world’s most popular movie streaming sites, is facing backlash for removing 19 films from its “Palestinian Stories,” collection in mid-October. The collection, launched in October 2021, features 32…
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Saudi Arabia: Swift action saves life of Umrah performer at Grand Mosque
In a swift and commendable response, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) successfully intervened to save the life of Pakistani pilgrim who experienced a cardiac arrest while performing the rituals of Umrah…
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Khamenei says Israel’s strikes on Iran should not be exaggerated nor minimized
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has said that Israel’s retaliatory strikes on the country on Saturday, October 26, should neither be exaggerated nor minimized. Khamenei the comment on Sunday, October 27,…
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Saudi arrests over 20K for violating residency, labour laws
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of 20,896 people for various violations, including residency, labour laws, and border security regulations from Thursday, October 17, to Wednesday,…
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Saudi Arabia: 244 mist fans cool courtyards of Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia has installed 244 water mist fans in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.…
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Dubai: Indian expat honoured by police for returning Rs 22 lakh
Dubai: Dubai Police have honoured Indian expatriate Swadesh Kumar for his exceptional honesty in returning Dirham 100,000 (Rs 22,89,631) that he found in the Al Barsha area. In return for his honesty,…
