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Rare super blue moon to light skies in Saudi Arabia
A rare full moon, also known as a super blue moon, will illuminate the skies worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, on Monday, August 19. Taking to X on Sunday, August 18, Jeddah Astronomical…
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Saudia Airlines announces 50% discount on all international flights
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has announced 50 percent discount on all international destinations. Taking to X on Sunday, August 18, the…
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Kuwait announces power cuts amid high temperatures
Kuwait has announced power cuts in several residential neighbourhoods, despite high summertime temperatures. In a statement on Sunday, August 18, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy (MEWRE) said, “Within an…
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Watch: RAK Police unveil 40kg modern drone to enhance emergency response
Ras Al Khaimah Police on Sunday, August 18, unveiled the Flycatcher 30, a modern drone designed to carry a 40 kilogram payload, equipped with an automated winch system and a specialised box.…
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Minor earthquake hits Oman Sea, tremors felt in UAE
Muscat: An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded in the Oman Sea on Sunday, August 18. In a post on social media, the UAE’s National Seismic Network (NSN) of the National Centre…
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Watch: Saudi gamer connects 444 consoles to one TV, sets world record
Riyadh: Ibrahim Al-Nasser, a gaming enthusiast from Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) in the category of most gaming consoles connected to a single TV. Al-Nasser managed to connect…
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UAE referee Amal Jamal to officiate at FIFA Women’s World Cup
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Football Association has announced that Emirati international assistant referee Amal Jamal has been selected by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to officiate at the U-17…
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Saudi Arabia to launch cable car system to Cave Hira in Makkah
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced plans to launch a cable car system in 2025 to facilitate access to the Cave of Hira in Makkah’s Jabal Al Noor, located at…
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No mpox cases detected in Saudi Arabia, say health authority
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Authority (Weqaya) on Saturday, August 17, said that no cases of monkeypox (mpox) clade 1 have been detected in the Kingdom. The authority emphasized…
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UAE launches its first-ever SAR satellite into orbit
In a significant milestone, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched its first Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite into orbit for earth observation on Friday, August 16. The launch was…
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In a first, UAE launches Holy Quran TV channel
The Sharjah authorities launched the United Arab Emirates’s (UAE’s) first Holy Quran TV channel on Friday, August 16, under the slogan “Be with Allah and you will see Allah with you.” This…
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Saudi Arabia executes citizen convicted of terrorism, treason
Riyadh:The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Saturday, August 17, executed a Saudi national, Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Qunai’an in Riyadh. In a statement published on X, the…
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AlUla Skies Festival returns this Sept, promising unforgettable experiences
If you want to embark on a desert adventure, visit AlUla in Saudi Arabia, as the much-anticipated AlUla Skies Festival 2024, one of the brand’s flagship events, is all set to return for…
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Video: Two MPs injured in violent brawl in Turkish parliament
Ankara: At least two lawmakers were injured in a violent brawl that broke out in the Turkish parliament on Friday, August 16, during a heated debate over the case of jailed opposition…
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UAE: 2 Indian expats win Rs 11L each in Big Ticket daily e-draw
Abu Dhabi: Two United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriates won a staggering Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,41,788) in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi guaranteed daily electronic draw. The winners, Mohammed Abdullah Kodiyamma and…
