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Qatar hopeful Hamas hostages will be released ‘very soon’
Qatar is hopeful about the release of more hostages captured by Hamas due to ongoing discussions, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari, Bloomberg reported. Al-Ansari’s statement comes after Hamas released…
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Cyclone Tej: UAE embassy in Muscat urges citizens to stay cautious
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has issued a warning to its citizens to be cautious of the approaching tropical cyclone Tej. Taking to X on Sunday, October 22, UAE…
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Sharjah museums to display historic collection of Indian arts
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah is set to host the ‘Ziena Splendor of The Indian Courts’ exhibition from October 25, 2023 to April 14, 2024 at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. The exhibition…
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Ed Sheeran set to perform live in Dubai, Bahrain; check details
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is all set to perform concerts in Dubai and Bahrain in 2024 as part of his ‘The Mathematics Asia Tour’. Taking to Instagram, on Friday, October 20, the…
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Al-Nassr’s U13 Team signs Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Jr
In a surprising turn of events, 13-year-old Cristiano Jr, son of Cristiano Ronaldo, has recently signed a contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr’s U13 team. Taking to X, on Friday, October 20, Italian…
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Abu Dhabi: Up to Rs 1L fine for breaching outdoor seating rules
Abu Dhabi has announced the imposition of a fine of up to Dirhams 5,000 (Rs 1,13,312) on venues that violate the outdoor seating regulations. This comes as the Abu Dhabi City Municipality,…
- India
Indian Consulate in Dubai to remain closed for two days
Abu Dhabi: The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai, will be closed on Monday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 24 on account of Mahanavmi and Dussehra celebrations. The announcement was made…
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4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded in Oman
Muscat: An earthquake of 4.8-magnitude was recorded in Oman on Saturday morning, October 21. The Earthquake Monitoring Centre (EMC) at Sultan Qaboos University said that an earthquake was recorded in the Oman…
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UAE: How Kerala man spent Rs 33 crore he won in lottery
There are endless possibilities for draw winners to use their winnings, such as purchasing a dream home, car, or going on a vacation. However, an Indian expatriate living in the United Arab…
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Watch: Makkah imam makes special dua for Palestinian people
Riyadh: Amid the ongoing conflict between the Israel and Hamas, the imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi, made a special dua for ‘brothers and sisters in…
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Targeting civilians in Gaza ‘heinous crime’, Saudi crown prince tells UK PM
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has strongly condemned the targeting of civilians in Gaza, stating it as a “heinous crime,” the Suadi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
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Saudi crown prince discusses situation in Gaza with UN secretary-general
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, on Thursday, October 19, received a call from the secretary-general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres. During the…
- India
UAE draw: TN native hits jackpot, wins Rs 5 lakh per month for 25 years
Abu Dhabi: A 49-year-old Indian man won a ‘second salary’ of 25,000 dirham (Rs 5,65,738) per month for the next 25 years in Emirates Draw’s latest game, Fast5. Magesh Kumar Natarajan, who…
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Two Indian expats killed in gas cylinder explosion in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: At least two people were killed and several others injured after a cooking gas cylinder exploded at a building in Dubai’s Karama district on Wednesday, October 18. The deceased have been…