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Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian trader wins Rs 8 cr for second time
While number of people have been trying for years to win the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw, a 50-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Bangalore won an astounding one million…
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Turkey terror attack: 4 dead, 14 injured in explosion; gunshots reported
A massive explosion occurred outside the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) in Kahramankazan, near Ankara, resulting in four deaths and 14 injuries on Wednesday, October 23. Around 4 pm local time,…
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UAE: Three Indian expats die after inhaling toxic gas
In an unfortunate incident, at least three Indian expatriates recently died after inhaling toxic gas from a waste tank at the City of Lights building in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, United…
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Video: Israeli strike in Beirut destroys multi-storey building in seconds
As Israel continues its relentless attacks in Lebanon, a Gaza-like situation is unfolding for residents. A video of a 10-storey residential building in the Chiyah-Ghobeiry area of southern Beirut collapsing into rubble…
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Dubai announces ‘special privileges’ for residents with no residency violations
Dubai residents and Emirati sponsors who have not committed any residency violations in the last 10 years will be granted special privileges starting from November 1. On Tuesday, October 22, the General…
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King Khalid Int’l Airport in Riyadh tops GACA rankings in Sept
King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh secured the top spot among the list of Saudi Arabian airports for September this year, with a performance rate of 82 percent. This came in…
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Looking for a job in tech sector in UAE? Apple is hiring
Ever thought about starting a career in the technology sector in the United ArabEmirates (UAE)? Then there’s an opportunity for you. United States (US) technology giant Apple on Wednesday, October 23, announced…
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At least 19 killed in Israeli strikes in south, northeast Lebanon
At least 19 people were killed and 35 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in southern and northeastern Lebanon on Tuesday, October 22. The strikes targeted Nabatiyeh and Bint Jbeil districts in Nabatiyeh Governorate,…
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Saudi Arabia: Up to Rs 22 crore fine for violating Railway Law
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the imposition of a fine of up to 10 million Saudi Riyal (Rs 22,38,54,944) for those who violate Railway Law and its executive regulations. Repeated violations…
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Saudi Arabia will not witness harsh winter this year: NCM
Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesperson for the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will witness a cold winter, but not as harsh as previous years. In an…
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In a 1st, UAE to launch ‘virtual lawyer’ to speed up legal cases
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the launch of a “virtual lawyer” project enabled by artificial intelligence aimed at simplifying legal proceedings for straightforward cases. The announcement was made on Sunday,…
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Diwali 2024 in Dubai: Fireworks, shopping, live music food & more
Dubai is gearing for the Diwali—the Indian ‘Festival of Lights’—with a jam-packed schedule of entertainment and breathtaking activities that will bring together all communities across the city from Friday, October 25 to November 7, 2024. Residents and visitors are…
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Riyadh Season 2024 attracts 2M visitors in first week
Riyadh Season 2024, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has set a new record by attracting two million visitors within a week of its launch. This remarkable achievement was announced…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strikes in Gaza, storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, October 21, condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ bombing of homes in the town of Beit Lahia, located in the northern Gaza Strip. In a…
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US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen accused of Turkish coup attempt passes away
Fethullah Gulen, a United States (US)-based Turkish cleric accused of orchestrating the 2016 coup against President Erdogan, passed away on Sunday evening, October 20, in Pennsylvania, due to cardiovascular issues. He was…
