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Saudi Arabia extends 50% discount on traffic fines
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Thursday, October 17, extended the grace period for a 50 percent reduction in accumulated traffic fines for another six months until April…
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UAE expands visa-on-arrival access to more Indians
Indian nationals holding tourist visas to the European Union (EU), the United States (US), or the United Kingdom (UK) will now be able to get a visa-on-arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This…
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Israel targets US citizen’s family in Gaza after he calls for rescue: Report
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) urged the Biden administration to halt Israel’s attacks on the Jabalia refugee camp after an American’s family was killed in repeated airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.…
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UAE based Indian bizman Yusuff Ali pays off Kerala woman’s Rs 8L loan
In a heartwarming act of kindness, United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian billionaire—LuLu Group chairman and vice chairman of the Abu Dhabi chamber, M A Yusuff Ali, has come to the rescue of…
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World’s first Ronnie O’Sullivan Snooker Academy opens in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The highly-anticipated Ronnie O’Sullivan Snooker Academy has recently opened in Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This academy is the first of its kind in the world. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA)’s…
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World’s second Sphere set to be built in UAE
The world’s second Sphere is set to be built in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital, Abu Dhabi, after the opening of the first in Las Vegas. The Department of Culture and…
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Israel kills Lebanon mayor in strike on municipal headquarters
At least 16 people, including a mayor of Nabatiyeh, Ahmad Kahil, have been killed and 52 were wounded in an Israeli air strike on the municipal headquarters in a city in southern…
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‘Over 20M Indians contributing to our society’: Saudi Arabia minister
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Media, Khalid bin Abdulqader Al-Ghamdi, praised the significant contributions of around 20.6 million Indians to our society. Al-Ghamdi highlighted this during an interview with ANI on Wednesday,…
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Saudi Arabia stops issuing new licenses for delivery bikes
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has stopped issuing new licenses for motorcycle riders to deliver orders received through online applications. The suspension will continue until new regulations are…
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Saudi Arabia to introduce electric jets to transport passengers to Makkah, new resorts
Saudia, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is set to introduce an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet service for transport passengers to the holy city of…
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Top Indian planners to attend Shangri-La Muscat Wedding Fair
Shangri-La Muscat, the ultimate wedding destination for couples in Oman, is set to host its highly anticipated wedding fair for the first time in seven years, scheduled from Friday, October 18 to…
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Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 57 minutes: Etihad Rail reveals journey times for passenger trains
One of the largest infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Etihad Rail has announced the journey times for its upcoming passenger trains across the country. This initiative represents an important…
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Gold prices in Dubai jump: Find 24, 22, & 18 carat rates here
Dubai: The gold prices at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, October 16, rose by Dirham 2.25 (Rs 51.49) per gram. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a 24-carat gold…
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Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up in solidarity with Lebanon
Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, was emblazoned with the colours of the Lebanon flag and map as part of the initiative “UAE Stands with Lebanon” campaign on Monday, October…
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NYE 2025 in Dubai: Paid tickets announced for Burj Khalifa fireworks
Emaar Properties, Dubai’s largest developer, is set to host an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration at Burj Park, featuring stunning views of the world-renowned Burj Khalifa fireworks and synchronised Dubai Foutain show.…
