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Over 12,000 Palestinians held by Israel in West Bank since Oct 7, 2023
Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have detained at least 12,100 Palestinians, including 795 children and 440 women in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the Israel and Hamas war on…
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UAE: Henna makes it to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has added ‘Henna,’ recognising it as an ancient, celebrated, and enduring cultural heritage in the United…
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Saudi inflation comes in at highest level since July 2023 in Nov
Riyadh: The annual inflation rate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) increased to 2 percent in November this year, up from 1.9 percent in October. The Kingdom’s inflation rate accelerated for…
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Saudi Arabia: 7 family members die as mobile phone charger causes fire
In a tragic incident, seven members of a family died in a fire caused by a mobile phone charger connected to electricity in the city of Hofuf in the Al-Ahsa governorate, Saudi…
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Iranian singer arrested after performing without hijab on YouTube
Tehran: Iranian authorities have arrested 27-year-old singer Parastoo Ahmadi after she performed in an online concert on YouTube without wearing a hijab. Parastoo was detained on Saturday, December 14, in Sari, the…
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Video: Umayyad Mosque in Damascus sees first Friday prayers after fall of Assad
Damascus: Tens of thousands of Syrians performed Friday prayers at the Umayyad Mosque in Syria’s capital, Damascus, for the first time on Friday, December 13, after the fall of the regime of…
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Watch: Dolce & Gabbana opens its largest boutique, 1st cafe in Saudi Arabia
Dolce & Gabbana, the Italian luxury fashion brand, has opened its largest boutique and first cafe at Bujairi Terrace in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The luxury brand center seamlessly blends Italian elegance with…
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‘No food, stay’: 400 IndiGo passengers stranded in Istanbul for over 24 hrs
Around 400 IndiGo passengers, who were travelling to Mumbai and New Delhi from Turkey, were reportedly stranded at the Istanbul Airport for over 24 hours without any food and stay. The flight…
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Dubai: Global Village launches new ticket passes for families
Dubai’s popular family-friendly destination, Global Village, on Friday, December 13, announced exciting offers in a form of ticket passes for families and thrill-seekers. The two new passes are Neon Adventure Pass and Family Fun…
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Over 35,000 carpets spread in Makkah’s Grand Mosque
More than 35,000 green carpets are placed across the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and are being rigorously inspected to assure their comfort and cleanliness. They are spread out across 30…
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Saudi wealth fund PIF acquires 15 pc stake in Heathrow Airport
In a significant move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has acquired a 15 percent stake in FGP TopCo, which is the holding company of London‘s Heathrow Airport. The…
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Delhi: Indian flyer from Doha held for smuggling gold in toffee wrapper
New Delhi: Customs officials in Delhi arrested an Indian national coming from Doha for smuggling gold concealed inside toffee wrappers. The accused was intercepted by the officials after his arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport…
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Video: Indian national recalls terrifying escape from Syria
A Ghaziabad resident Ravi Bhushan, among the first of the 75 Indian nationals to return home from Syria, recalled his terrifying experience of the conflict at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in…
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will be best in history
Portuguese star and Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo said that the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia will be the best in history. Ronaldo said, “Everything is wonderful…
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Photos: Saudi Arabia celebrates hosting rights for 2034 FIFA World Cup
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has held celebrations across the Kingdom after winning the bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034. The decision was just a formality because the Kingdom was…
