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Saudi: After 2 years, Itikaf to resume in holy Mosques this Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday has announced the return of Itikaf in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the upcoming holy month of Ramzan after a gap…
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UAE Army delegation on 6-day visit to India
New Delhi: A delegation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Army is on a six-day visit to India, aiming to enhance defence cooperation engagements between armies of the two countries. According to…
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Satellite photos show Yemen rebels hit Saudi oil site again
Dubai: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels this week struck the same oil storage tank in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah they had previously hit two years ago, satellite photos showed Tuesday. Satellite…
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Israeli PM, UAE crown prince in Egypt for diplomatic talks
Cairo: Israel’s prime minister and the crown prince of Abu Dhabi were in Egypt for meetings with its president on Monday, officials said, including discussions on the repercussions of the Ukraine war.…
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Egypt introduces new economic measures
Cairo: The Egyptian government has introduced new economic measures to absorb shocks from the global inflationary pressures caused by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. At a…
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Jordan to ease COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Ramzan
Amman: Jordan will ease COVID-19 restrictions during the upcoming holy Islamic month of Ramzan, Minister of State for Media Affairs Feisal Shboul has said. The new measures follow recommendations by the National…
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Lebanon facing wheat crisis amid Russia-Ukraine conflict: President
Beirut: Lebanese President Michel Aoun has said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict affected Lebanon’s capacity to secure sufficient wheat, urging UN to increase food support for his country, a statement by Lebanon’s Presidency…
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Lebanese PM reaffirms commitment to restore ties with GCC nations
Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to restoring normal ties with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Lebanon would “take all necessary measures” to enhance cooperation with Saudi…
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Dubai: Doctors remove 4.4 kg tumour from woman’s uterus in a rare surgery
Abu Dhabi: In a rare surgery, doctors at Al Tadawi Specialty Hospital in Dubai have successfully removed a 4.4-kilogram muscle tumour from the uterus of a 40-year-old patient, the Dubai Media Office…
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UAE, Germany sign green energy agreements
Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Germany have signed agreements on hydrogen research and development during the visit of the German Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck, the UAE state news…
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Saudi Arabia allows unvaccinated travellers to enter the Kingdom
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) now allows unvaccinated travellers to enter the Kingdom without any requirements. The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health on Monday has announced the lifting of all…
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Arab countries condemn Houthi attack targeting civilians in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Arab countries have condemned in the strongest terms the attack carried out by the Yemeni Houthi movement in the early hours of Sunday, by targeting economic and civilian facilities in several regions in…
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Israel undermines chances of establishing Palestinian state: Ishtaye
Ramallah: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye said that Israeli measures, including settlement expansion, undermine any chances of establishing a Palestinian state. The reality on the ground is gradually deteriorating, and the two-state…
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Houthis launch drone attacks against Saudi Aramco oil facilities
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi militia have claimed responsibility for a fresh attack against Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Jeddah and other vital energy facilities in the Jazan, the second of such cross-border missile…
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2 Israeli citizens arrested for working with Hezbollah
Jerusalem: Israeli security forces said they have arrested two citizens on suspicion of working with the Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Lebanese armed group. According to a statement issued by Israel’s Shin Bet security…
