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UAE purchases land in Israel to build permanent embassy: Reports
Tel Aviv: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has purchased land in Israel to construct its first permanent embassy, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations established under the Abraham Accords in 2020,…
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‘Dubai Dress’ made of 21-carat gold sets Guinness World Record
Sharjah: Saudi Arabia-based Al Romaizan Gold and Jewellery in Dubai has officially entered the Guinness World Records for creating the world’s most valuable gold dress. The stunning creation, named the “Dubai Dress,”…
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Dubai-based German–Tamil boy sets Guinness record for music mastery
Dubai: In an extraordinary musical feat, a six-year-old German–Tamil student, born in Dubai, has captured global attention after setting a Guinness World Record for identifying 16 classical music composers by ear in…
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Outgoing Iran ambassador Iraj Elahi praises India’s global rise
New Delhi: Dr Iraj Elahi, former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, has concluded his diplomatic mission in India, describing Tehran and New Delhi as “natural partners” bound…
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Saudi citizens, residents can now order Zamzam bottles online
Makkah: Saudi citizens and residents can now order sacred Zamzam water through the Nusuk app, launched by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah. This marks a significant digital milestone in the Kingdom’s…
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Israel commits 47 violations since Gaza ceasefire took effect
Gaza Strip: Israel has committed 47 violations of the Gaza ceasefire that came into effect on Friday, October 10, resulting in 38 Palestinian deaths and 143 injuries, the Government Media Office in…
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Document reveals ex-Israeli President Peres applied for Palestinian citizenship
Former Israeli Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres, then known as Szymel Perski, applied for Palestinian citizenship in 1937 during the British Mandate period, according to recently uncovered archival document. The document,…
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UAE launches consular services for Golden Visa holders
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new package of consular services for Golden Visa holders, offering enhanced assistance to residents during emergencies and crises overseas. The initiative, launched…
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Video: Twelve Telangana migrants trapped in Jordan await rescue
Hyderabad: Twelve migrant workers from Telangana are stranded in Jordan after being deceived by unauthorised recruitment agents who promised them overseas employment. The Telangana government has urged the Indian Embassy in Amman…
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Telangana man falls unconscious at Dubai Airport; wife appeals for repatriation
Hyderabad: A 38-year-old migrant worker from Telangana, Syed Baba, fell unconscious at Dubai International Airport (DXB) while travelling to Abha, Saudi Arabia, and is currently under treatment at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. His…
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Telangana engineer in coma airlifted from Saudi Arabia to Hyderabad
Riyadh: A Telangana software engineer, who had been in a coma for nearly three months in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was airlifted to Hyderabad on Sunday, October 12, after the Telangana government intervened…
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Saudi Arabia deports Indian fugitive wanted in cheating case
New Delhi: Saudi Arabian authorities have deported an Indian national, Manakandathil Thekkethi, also known as Sheela Kallyani, who was wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a case of criminal…
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Greta Thunberg, 170 other Gaza aid flotilla activists deported from Israel
Tel Aviv: Israel on Monday, October 6, deported 171 members of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, to Greece and Slovakia after intercepting a convoy of 44…
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Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah to remain open 24 hours
Madinah: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Monday, October 6, ordered that the historic Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah remain open 24 hours a day, allowing…
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UAE set to apply new sugar drink excise tax from January 2026
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce a new tiered excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages from January 1, 2026, following the completion of legislative amendments by the Ministry of Finance.…
