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Joseph Aoun elected as Lebanon President after two yrs of political deadlock
Lebanon’s parliament on Thursday, January 9, elected Joseph Aoun as the 14th president, follwing a two-year political deadlock. Aoun, who previously served as army chief, received 99 during a second round of…
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Abu Dhabi announces new remote working rules from April 1
Abu Dhabi: The Registration Authority (RA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced on Thursday, January 9, new rules allowing remote hiring and more flexible working arrangements, effective April 1, 2025. The decision…
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UAE’s first flying taxi vertiport named DXV
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced on Thursday, January 9, that the first commercial vertiport for flying taxis in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been named Dubai International Vertiport (DXV).…
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Saudi Red Crescent handles 345,000 emergency cases in Makkah in 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) medical teams deployed in the Makkah region handled 345,000 emergency cases in 2024. With 154,893 cases, medical emergencies made up the largest portion.…
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Saudi Arabia to witness first-ever display of Kaaba’s Kiswah outside Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 will witness the first-ever public display of the entire Kiswah of the Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) outside Makkah. The second edition of the Biennale, titled…
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UAE issues new personal status law, fines for abusing parents
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government 9n Wednesday, January 8. issued a federal decree-law on the new personal status law, which focusses on family stability and rights. This new law aims to…
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Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn Israeli map claiming Arab territories
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have condemned and rejected an Israeli map that claimed Jordanian, Syrian, and Lebanese territories as part of so-called “greater Israel.”…
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Saudi Arabia announces major rule for expats to renew Iqama, extend visas
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a major rule for expats to renew their residency permits (Iqama) and extend exit and re-entry visas. In a post on X, the…
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Watch: Dense clouds cover Makkah Clock Tower
In a stunning weather phenomenon, the iconic Clock Tower in Makkah was recently disappeared from sight as dense clouds engulfed the skyline during heavy rain and thunderstorms across Saudi Arabia. A video…
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49-yr-old Andhra man missing in Saudi Arabia for over a week
A 49-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh, working as a labourer in Hail, Saudi Arabia, has been reported missing for the last one week. Rama Swamy, a resident of Ichapuram in Srikakulam district,…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Dutch expat, Indian national win Rs 8 cr each
A Dubai-based Dutch expat and an Indian national each won a staggering one million USD (Rs 8.58 crore) in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, January 8.…
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In a first, Saudi Orchestra set to perform in Riyadh
Riyadh: After successful world tours, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir is all set to return to its homeland to present a concert, titled “Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra,” in Riyadh for…
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Dubai billionaire Hussain Sajwani to invest 20 bn USD in US data centers
Dubai-based billionaire Hussain Sajwani, the chairman of Damac Properties, plans to invest 20 billion US dollars (USD) (Rs 17,16,97,00,00,000) for data centers in the United States (US). The announcement was made by President-elect…
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UAE lifts partial ban on individual drone use
If you have been looking forward to taking your drone for a ride in the skies of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there’s good news for you. The UAE has lifted its…
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Princess Mona Al-Solh, mother of Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal passes away
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the death of Princess Mona Al-Solh, the mother of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the age of 87. “The mother…
