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Kuwait: Three arrested over massive fire that killed 45 Indians
Kuwait: In a major development, the Kuwait Public Prosecution has announced the arrest of three people on suspicion of manslaughter over a building fire that killed at least 49 people, including 45…
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Eid Al Adha 2024: UAE leaders order release of 2,974 prisoners
Ahead of Eid Al Adha, United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have ordered the release of 2,974 prisoners from correctional facilities in the country. This will provide individuals who have made a mistake…
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Haj pilgrims perform Tawaf Al-Qudum before heading to Mina
Makkah: Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims arrived at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, June 13, to perform Tawaf Al-Qudum (Tawaf of arrival) before heading to Mina to mark the…
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Kidana Al-Wadi project: Residential towers in Mina to host 30K Haj pilgrims
Makkah: With the increase in the number of pilgrims coming to Makkah annually, the Royal Commission for the City of Makkah and the Holy Sites continues its efforts to improve the Haj…
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Palestinian guests of King Salman arrive in Makkah to perform Haj
At least 500 Palestinian pilgrims on Wednesday, June 12, arrived in Makkah as guests of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to perform Haj this year, which is…
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Watch: Bedridden Haj pilgrims travel to Makkah in ambulances
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) organised a convoy of ambulances on Wednesday, June 12, to transport bedridden pilgrims from hospitals in Madinah to the holy sites in…
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UAE driving license: ‘One-day test’ launched in Fujairah
To make getting a driver’s license easier and faster, Fujariah police in collaboration with the traffic and licensing services center, has announced a initiative called the ‘One-Day Test’. The initiative is in line…
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Dubai to soon train teachers in Artificial Intelligence
Dubai plans to soon have teachers trained in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, announced on Wednesday, June 12. In…
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Watch: Asian girl leads Tawaf supplication in Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Makkah: In an endearing gesture, an Asian girl child leads other pilgrims in chanting supplication while performing tawaf (circumambulation) around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In…
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At least 40 Indians among 49 killed in Kuwait fire; PM Modi, Rahul express grief
Kuwait: In a tragic incident, at least 40 Indians were among 49 people who lost their lives after a devastating fire broke out in a building housing 195 migrant workers in southern…
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In a first, Saudi Arabia launches air taxi for Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) launched on Wednesday, June 12, a self-driving air taxi service for pilgrims during this year’s Haj season, which begins on Friday, June 14. Saudi Minister…
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Haj 2024: More than 1.5 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A total of 1,547,295 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through air and land ports to perform Haj 1445 AH-2024, until the end of Monday, June 10. Saudi Arabia’s General…
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Saudi Arabia to consider allowing non-Saudis to set up law firms
Riyadh: In an effort to enhance foreign investment, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is considering allowing licensed foreign law firms to set up a professional companies fully owned by non-Saudis. Taking…
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Saudi Arabia invites Dr Zakir Naik, family for Haj
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah invited Indian Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik and his family to perform the Haj pilgrimage this year which is…
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UAE cuts work, residency visa process from 30 to five days
In a significant move, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) on Tuesday, June 11, announced the launch of the second phase of the “Work Bundle” for companies across the…
