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‘The Mukaab’: Saudi Arabia starts construction of ‘world’s largest building’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has begun construction on “The Mukaab,” a 400-meter-tall cube-shaped structure that could become the world’s largest building once completed. This massive structure, being built in…
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New traffic law: Kuwait set to restrict expats to one vehicle
Kuwait is set to introduce significant changes to its traffic regulations, including heavy fines and restrictions on vehicle ownership for expatriates under a new draft law. This comes in an effort to…
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Saudi Arabia, UAE and other gulf nations condemn Israeli strikes on Iran
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, October 26, condemned Israel’s military targeting of Iran, which is a violation of its sovereignty and of international…
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Israeli army intercepts drone launched from Lebanon
The Israel Air Force (IAF) on Saturday, October 26, said that it intercepted a drone crossing into Israel from Lebanon. “Following the sirens that sounded between 08:39 (05:39 GMT) and 08:41 in…
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Saudi Arabia: 5-day paid leave in case of family member’s death
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has clarified that worker in the Kingdom is entitled to a five-day paid leave in the event of a family member’s…
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Iran, Iraq suspend flights amid Israeli strikes
The Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq on Saturday morning, October 26, suspended all flight operations until further notice following Israeli airstrikes. A spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization said flights on…
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Video: Siberian embraces Islam guided by Imam of Prophet’s Mosque
A Siberian man has converted to Islam at the hands of Sheikh Dr Salah Al-Budair, Imam and Preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque, during his recent visit to the Islamic University in Kyrgyzstan’s…
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Kuwait bans ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ video game, here’s why
Kuwait has banned the highly anticipated video game Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, a product of Microsoft-owned Activision, which released worldwide on Friday, October 25. However, Kuwait authotities has not publicly announced…
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UAE visa amnesty: Indian consulate help desk to be operational on Oct 27
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Friday, October 25, announced that the amnesty help desk will be operational on Sunday, October 27. In a statement posted on X, the consulate said that the help…
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Free Umrah for UAE labourers: Over 400 fulfill their dream
Umrah is a pilgrimage to Islam’s two holiest sites in the cities of Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia, which can be conducted at any time of year. It is often a distant…
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New traffic law: UAE to impose jail term, up to Rs 45L fine for serious offences
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on Friday, October 25, introduced a new traffic law, imposing harsher penalties including jail term and up to Dirham 200,000 (Rs 45,78,314) fine for various violations…
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UAE issues new traffic laws: Reduces minimum age of drivers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on Friday, October 25, announced a series of new traffic regulations under a federal decree-law, set to take effect on March 29, 2025. Taking to X,…
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Israel claims 6 Al Jazeera journalists are Hamas, IJ members
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday, October 23, announced that six Al Jazeera Arabic journalists in Gaza Strip are members of the Palestinian groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). The six named…
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Turkey strikes Syria, Iraq after Ankara ‘terror attack’
The Turkish Armed Forces has launched airstrikes against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) targets in northern Syria and Iraq as a response to a terror attack on the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS)…
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Rupi Kaur, Hamza Ali Abbasi to attend Sharjah Int’l Book Fair 2024
The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2024 is set to take place from November 6 to 17 at Expo Centre Sharjah. This year’s event, theme ‘It starts with…
