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Former Saudi public security chief jailed 20 years for bribery, forgery
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s former Public Security Director, Lieutenant General Khalid bin Qarar Al Harbi, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption-related offenses, including bribery, embezzlement, and power…
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Former Kuwaiti PM Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Sabah passes away at 82
Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah, former Prime Minister of Kuwait, passed away on Saturday, September 14. He was 82. He is one of the most prominent Kuwaiti political…
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Sheikh Hamdan collaborates with viral Dubai chocolate brand
In the ever-evolving world of social media, where new trends appear as quickly as they fade, recently one such creation ‘viral Dubai chocolate’ bar filled with pistachio paste and kunafa (a traditional…
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Aadujeevitham, film on Indian migrant worker in Saudi Arabia, faces criticism
“Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life,” a Netflix latest movie based on the sufferings and challenges experienced by the Malayali Indian migrant worker in Saudi Arabia, Najeeb Mohammed, has faced backlash from Saudi audiences…
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Dubai: No visa amnesty services on Sept 15
On the occasion of Prophet’s Muhammad birthday, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai announced an official holiday on 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1446 AH, corresponding to September 15.…
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Saudi: Pilgrim saved after cardiac arrest while performing Umrah
In a swift and commendable response, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) successfully intervened to save the life of an Indonesian pilgrim who experienced a cardiac arrest while performing the rituals of…
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Iran hiring Hells Angel to abduct, assasinate exiled critics: Report
The Islamic Republic of Iran has been hiring Hells Angels and other criminal groups to abduct and assassinate its critics in countries like the United States (US), Germany, and the United Kingdom (UK). This…
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Two-day NRI ONE Indian Property Investment Festival to open in Dubai
The ‘NRI One Indian Property Investment Festival’ is all set to take place on Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15, at Al Nojoom Ballroom, Shangri-La, Sheikh Zayed Road near Financial Centre…
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Watch: 3 Indian expats win Rs 22L each in Big Ticket weekly e-draw
Three United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriates won an astounding Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,83,377) in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi guaranteed weekly electronic draw. The winners, Surya Narayanan, Sanil Kumar, and Hassan…
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Sharjah announces free parking on Prophet’s birthday
On the occasion of Prophet’s Muhammad birthday, the Sharjah Municipality on Friday, September 13, announced that public parking spaces across the city will be free on Rabi al-Awwal 12, 1446 AH corresponding…
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World’s first fully robotic heart transplant performed in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: In a globally groundbreaking achievement, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh has successfully performed the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. The transplant operation…
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Saudi Arabia urges citizens, expats to take seasonal influenza vaccine
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has urged citizens and expatriates to take the seasonal influenza vaccine due to the flu virus changes yearly. Appointments can be scheduled…
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Saudi Arabia allows children of illegal expats to enroll in schools for free
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that children of illegal expatriates residing in the Kingdom will be allowed to enroll in schools for the new academic year. The students whose…
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In a first, company in Saudi Arabia implements 4-day work week
Riyadh: In a groundbreaking move, Lucidya, a Riyadh-based artificial intelligence and customer experience company, has become the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to implement a four-day work week. This…
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Dubai: Global Village launches season 29 VIP packs, discounts & more
Global Village Dubai, a popular family-friendly destination, has announced the release of its highly anticipated Season 29 VIP Packs. It is introducing new ‘Mega’ VIP Packs alongside its traditional offerings. For the…
