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In a 1st, UAE to launch ‘virtual lawyer’ to speed up legal cases
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the launch of a “virtual lawyer” project enabled by artificial intelligence aimed at simplifying legal proceedings for straightforward cases. The announcement was made on Sunday,…
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Diwali 2024 in Dubai: Fireworks, shopping, live music food & more
Dubai is gearing for the Diwali—the Indian ‘Festival of Lights’—with a jam-packed schedule of entertainment and breathtaking activities that will bring together all communities across the city from Friday, October 25 to November 7, 2024. Residents and visitors are…
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Riyadh Season 2024 attracts 2M visitors in first week
Riyadh Season 2024, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has set a new record by attracting two million visitors within a week of its launch. This remarkable achievement was announced…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strikes in Gaza, storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, October 21, condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ bombing of homes in the town of Beit Lahia, located in the northern Gaza Strip. In a…
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US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen accused of Turkish coup attempt passes away
Fethullah Gulen, a United States (US)-based Turkish cleric accused of orchestrating the 2016 coup against President Erdogan, passed away on Sunday evening, October 20, in Pennsylvania, due to cardiovascular issues. He was…
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Qatar: 5-year-old Indian expat boy dies after being hit by car
Doha: A 5-year-old Indian expatriate boy recently died after being hit by a car while crossing a road near his residence in Barwa Madinatna, Qatar. The deceased has been identified as Adit…
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Gold prices in Dubai hit new record high ahead of Dhanteras, Diwali
Dubai: Ahead of Indian festivals—Diwali and Dhanteras, the gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), reached a new record high on Monday morning, October 21. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a 24-carat gold rate…
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UAE retailer LuLu Group to sell 25% shares in IPO
In a significant move, United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Group International on Monday, October 21, announced its plan to sell 25 percent of its shares through an initial public offering…
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Two Indian expats die after building collapses in Oman
Muscat: Two elderly Indian couples died after being trapped in debris from a collapsed building in the Wilayat of Sur, South al Sharqiyah Governorate on Sunday, October 20. Taking to X, the…
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Bombay House restaurant set to launch in Dubai to honour late Ratan Tata
Dubai-based hospitality group Sowaka Hospitality is set to launch “Bombay House,” a new Indian restaurant that pays tribute to Ratan Tata, the esteemed leader of the Tata Group, who passed away on…
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World’s biggest book sale ‘Big Bad Wolf’ coming to Dubai: Up to 75% off
Dubai: The ‘Big Bad Wolf’, which is the biggest book sale event in the world, is returning to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), with an array of incredible deals for bibliophiles. The sale…
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Iraq cancels licence of Saudi MBC channel
The Iraqi authorities have announced the cancellation of the licence of the Saudi Arabian television channel “MBC” to operate in the country. This comes after dozens of supporters of Iraqi militias attacked…
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Dubai: Taxi driver returns valuables worth Rs 2 cr to police, honoured
A Dubai-based Egyptian taxi driver was honoured by the police for his honesty. Hamada Abu Zeid, who works for Dubai Taxi Corporation, returned valuables worth Dirham one million (Rs 2,28,88,500) that he…
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Emirates extends suspension of flights to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of flights to and from Iran, Iraq until Wednesday, October 23, in response to rising tension in the Middle East. In a travel update, the…
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SFDA represents Saudi Arabia at int’l conference on drug regulation in India
Dr Hisham S Aljadhey, CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), led Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the 19th annual meeting of the International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA), held…
