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Israel approves AstraZeneca’s Covid drug for people with weakened immune systems
Jerusalem: The Israeli Ministry of Health has approved the administration of AstraZeneca’s Evusheld COVID-19 drug to people with weakened immune systems. The antibody drug, which includes two injections of two types of…
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Dubai: Over 11k births, 2k deaths of Indians reported in 2021
Abu Dhabi: A total of 11,512 births and 2,248 deaths were reported of Indian expatriates in Dubai in 2021. This was announced by the Consulate General of India in Dubai. In comparison…
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Viral video: Camel in Saudi Arabia embraces ex-owner upon meeting him
Riyadh: A heart-touching video clip is doing the rounds on social media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where a camel is seen embracing ex-owner upon meeting him after a long time…
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In a first, Saudi Arabia launches website to treat porn addiction
Riyadh: In a first of its kind initiative among the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched a website named ‘Effah’ to get rid of the habit of following…
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Israel PM embarks on historic trip to Bahrain
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has arrived on a historic trip in Bahrain, marking the first-ever visit by a premier of the Jewish state to the Gulf nation. Before departing for Bahrain…
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Kuwait decides to ease Covid curbs
Kuwait: Kuwait has decided to ease COVID-19 restrictions from February 20 onwards, a government spokesman announced. The spokesman, Tareq Al-Mezrem told reporters that the government decided to allow conferences, events, weddings, meetings,…
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UAE: Court orders maid to pay Dh2,574 for using employer’s phone
Abu Dhabi: Al Ain court in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered a housemaid to pay 2,574 Dirham (Rs 53,053) for making international calls from her employer’s landline without her knowledge.…
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UAE to ease COVID-related restrictions from tomorrow; all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will gradually lift all the COVID restrictions, starting from tomorrow, February 15. This new decision comes in the wake of the decline in Omicron-driven COVID-19…
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India Pavilion at Dubai Expo crosses 1M footfall milestone
Abu Dhabi: The India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has surpassed the 1 million footfall landmark since opening on October 1, 2021. The number of visitors to the Pavilion stood at 10,07,514…
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Lebanon, Kuwait ban ‘Death on the Nile’ film over Israeli actress
Lebanon and Kuwait have banned the newly-released ‘Death on the Nile’ film for featuring Israeli actress Gal Gadot. The film, which was released globally on Friday, January 11, will not be released…
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In a first, Saudi Arabia hosts real-life Squid Game experience
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh is the first in the world to host a real-life ‘Squid Game experience’ without any of the deadly penalties, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Israel to provide Morocco with missile defence system in $600mn deal
Tel Aviv: The state-run company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will provide Morocco with an advanced air and missile defence system, after they signed a $600 million, the media reported. IAI will provide Morocco…
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Bahrain grants golden visa to Indian billionaire Yusuff Ali
Manama: The Bahrain government on Sunday granted golden residency visa to United Arab Emirates (UAE) based-Indian billionaire— LuLu group chairman and vice-chairman of the Abu Dhabi chamber M. A. Yusuff Ali. Ali, who…
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Iran’s army sets up missile unit: commander
Tehran: The Iranian army has set up a missile unit, Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday, quoting a senior commander as saying. The missile unit has been established in the army’ Ground Force,…
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Israeli PM urges all Israelis to leave Ukraine immediately
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday urged all Israelis to leave Ukraine “as quickly as possible,” ahead of a possible escalation with Russia. “I call on Israelis in Ukraine: Return home,”…
