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In a first, flight to Israel crosses Saudi airspace
A commercial flight bound for Israel entered Saudi airspace on Thursday for the first time since Saudi Arabia opened its airspace to all flights in July 2022, local media reported. The airlines…
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Emirates warns of scam competition offering free flight tickets
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has issued a warning against a fake competition that claims to offer free roundtrip tickets. The scam, which has been circulated on social media, asks people to…
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Dubai: Global Village set to reopen in October; see what’s new
The popular family-friendly destination Dubai’s Global Village is set to open its 27th season on October 25, 2022, with new attractions and entertainment. The venue will have 27 pavilions as an ode…
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Bahrain opens pre-registration for voluntary monkeypox vaccine
Manama: Bahrain’s ministry of health on Thursday announced the opening of pre-registration for the voluntary monkeypox virus vaccination for all citizens and residents, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. Limited stock is…
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UAE affirms support for ‘One China’ principle
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday affirmed its support for China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the importance of respecting the ‘One China’ principle, calling for adherence to relevant…
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Israel sends more troops near Gaza amid possibility of attack
Jerusalem: Israel’s military has announced that it was sending more troops to the area near Gaza in case there were possible reprisal attacks following the arrest of a senior militant in the…
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Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna after 5-month hiatus
Tehran: A new round of talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers began in Vienna after a 150-day hiatus, according to Iran’s official news agency. The…
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The humanitarian act of Indian diplomat in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: The basic duty of a diplomat is to form, maintain and enhance bilateral relations with the interest of his or her country with the host country. Also, diplomats play an important…
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UAE: 48-year-old Indian man wins over Rs 7 crore lottery
Abu Dhabi: A 48-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian man won the grand prize of 1 million dollars (Rs 7,93,71,200) on Wednesday in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held…
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UAE: 42-yr-old Indian from Bangalore takes home 1kg of gold
Abu Dhabi: A 42-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriate has won 1 kg of gold during the Golden Summer promotion draw by Mahzooz. The winner of the draw, Mohammed hails…
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Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawda continues fast despite death risk
A 40-year-old Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawda continued his hunger strike for 145 days on Thursday, in protest of his continued administrative detention, amid the possibility of his sudden death at any moment. The…
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Hamas leader says Gantz’s threats against Gaza unacceptable
Gaza: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said that the threats of Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz against the Gaza Strip were unacceptable, amid rising tensions after Israeli soldiers arrested an Islamic Jihad leader.…
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Iraqi Shiite cleric calls for dissolving Parliament, to hold early elections
Baghdad: Iraqi prominent Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr called for dissolving the parliament and holding early elections, urging his followers to continue their open sit-in in the Parliament building until their demands are…
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OPEC+ boosts oil output by slower pace than previous months
Vienna: The OPEC oil cartel and its allies decided on Wednesday to boost production in September at a much slower pace than in previous months at a time of high oil prices…
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India-UAE flight prices to shoot up 40-50% in Sept; know one-way cost
Airfares from India to United Arab Emirates (UAE) will rise for September, as expats returning from holidays and job seekers will generate huge demand for flights and seats. Price increases could range…
