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Saudi Arabia launches new Umrah program to boost pilgrim experience
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has launched the Direct Umrah Program, enabling companies to directly serve pilgrims, ensuring high-quality standards without intermediaries. This initiative aims to enhance…
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Sonu Sood helps Hyderabadi man bring back uncle’s body from Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood once again came to the rescue of a Hyderabadi fan and helped him bring back his uncle’s mortal remains after he passed away in Saudi…
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Peregrine falcon chick sells for record Rs 89L at Saudi auction
Riyadh: A peregrine falcon chick, named Ultra White, was sold for a record this year of Saudi Arabian Riyals (SAR) 400,000 (Rs 89,44,823) at the 2024 International Falcon Breeders Auction (IFBA) at…
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Madinah: E-services enhance visitors experience at Prophet’s Mosque
Madinah: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques offers electronic services on Android and iPhone in multiple languages in order to enhance the experience of…
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World’s first electric hydrofoil ship is coming to Saudi Arabia’s NEOM
In a ground-breaking deal, the Candela P-12, the world’s first electric hydrofoil ship, will serve the planned water network in NEOM, a 500 billion-dollar futuristic megacity being built in the Kingdom of…
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Dubai airport expects 3.4 million passengers over next 13 days
Dubai: As residents return from their summer vacation, Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest for international travel, is getting ready to welcome 3.43 million guests over the next 13-day period. As many as 264,000…
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Indian low-cost airline launches 3 new routes from Abu Dhabi
India’s largest low-cost airline, IndiGo, has announced the recent launch of direct flights to three Indian cities—Mangaluru (IXE), Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), and Coimbatore (CJB)—from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH). In a statement,…
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In a first, UAE performs simultaneous robotic kidney transplant for donor, recipient
Abu Dhabi: In a significant milestone, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has performed its first simultaneous robotic kidney transplant for a donor and recipient using one robot. This groundbreaking surgery was performed…
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Bassem Youssef’s X account disappears after pro-Palestine post
Prominent Egyptian American comedian Bassem Youssef’s X account, which had more than 11 million followers, has been removed. The link to Youssef’s X page, now reads that “this account doesn’t exist”. The reason for…
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Saudia ranks first globally for on-time performance in July
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has topped the list of global airlines for on-time performance (OTP) in July 2024. The airlines have…
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Abu Al-Waul: Saudi Arabia’s longest cave in Madinah beckons adventure seekers
Abu Al-Waul Cave, located in the Harrat Khaybar volcanic field, in the Khaybar Governorate of the Madinah region, Saudi Arabia, is a popular destination for caving enthusiasts, researchers, and adventurers. It is…
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Saudi Arabia: Over 70K job openings on new unified employment platform
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched ‘Jadarat’, a new unified national employment platform offering more than 70,000 job opportunities across multiple sectors. The platform was launched on Sunday, August…
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Etihad to operate Airbus A380 on Mumbai-Abu Dhabi route
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has announced plans to operate its iconic Airbus A380 plane to Mumbai for a special four-month period as it celebrates 20 years of its service to India.…
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Dubai court allows salaries to be paid in cryptocurrency
Dubai: In a landmark ruling, the Dubai Court of First Instance has said that salary payments can be made in cryptocurrency as valid under United Arab Emirates (UAE) employment contracts. The ruling,…
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Hezbollah drone flies over, films Netanyahu’s residence: Report
The Lebanese group Hezbollah’s drone is suspected to have infiltrated northern Israel to film Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea, located 37 km south of Haifa on the Mediterranean coast. According…
