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Palestinian-made Nativity scene at Vatican drapes baby Jesus in Kaffiyeh
Pope Francis unveiled the Nativity Scene at the Paul VI Audience Hall on Saturday, December 7 featuring a baby Jesus draped in Kaffiyeh. Named “Nativity of Bethlehem 2024”, the three-metre tall main…
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Watch: Saudi Arabia launches first hydrogen-powered bus
In a significant development towards sustainable transportation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched its first hydrogen-powered bus. The launch marks a milestone in the kingdom’s push toward environmentally friendly transportation. The…
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Police launch manhunt for 1,425 Keralites in Rs 700 crore fraud against Kuwait bank
The Kerala Police have initiated an extensive probe into a massive fraud involving approximately 1, 425 Keralites including 700 nurses who allegedly duped the Gulf Bank of Kuwait of around Dh 303…
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Israel deploys forces in Golan buffer zone amid ‘fall’ of Assad regime in Syria
Tel Aviv: Israel has deployed its forces in new positions within the buffer zone along the Israel-Syria border in the Golan Heights on Sunday following the”fall” of the Assad regime in Syria.…
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Syrian Prez Assad leaves Damascus as rebels advance towards capital: Reports
Damascus: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly left Damascus as rebel forces advanced towards the capital, according to media reports. Earlier on Saturday, the Islamist faction Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) claimed significant…
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Hamas releases new video of Israeli hostage, says ending Gaza war key to any truce deal
Gaza: The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, released a new video showing an Israeli hostage alive and held in Gaza, in which he called for a prisoner exchange deal. “I…
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Watch: UAE unveils major transformation project for Dubai set for 2025-2027
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Saturday unveiled an ambitious initiative called “Dubai Walk”, aimed at transforming the emirate into a…
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Saudi Arabia ranks third globally in tourist arrivals for 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved remarkable success in the tourism sector, ranking third globally in terms of international tourist arrivals. According to a recent press release from UN Tourism, the…
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Dubai reinstates 30 per cent alcohol tax effective from January 1
In a significant development, Dubai has announced a reinstatement of a 30 per cent tax on alcohol sales effective January 1, 2025, marking the end of a two-year suspension that began in…
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Saudi Arabia arrests over 18k illegal immigrants in week-long crackdown
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of 18,489 people for various violations, including residency, labour laws, and border security during mass…
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Punjab: Dubai-returned groom duped, bride goes ‘missing’ before wedding
Chandigarh: A Dubai-returned groom and his entourage of 150 ‘baraatis’ were shocked when they arrived in Moga, Punjab, only to find his bride “missing” and that the wedding venue did not exist.…
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Syrian rebels capture Daraa, marking 4th city lost in a week; pressure mounting on Assad
In a significant development of the ongoing war in Syria, opposition rebels have captured the southern city of Daraa, marking the fourth city to fall into their hands within a week. This…
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UAE residents and royals unite in prayer for rain across the nation
United Arab Emirates (UAE) citizens and residents united in mosques across the country on Saturday at 11 am and performed Salat Al Istisqa, the special prayer for rain, following the request of…
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UAE-India Travel: Official warns of soaring airfares without more flights
The UAE’s ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, has raised concerns about the rising airfares between both nations, emphasising the immediate need for increased flight capacity to meet soaring demand. In an interview…
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Watch: ‘How safe is Dubai?’ Influencers leave gold, valuables in public
An influencer’s recent reel has sparked conversations about the safety of Dubai, as it features her leaving a set of heavy gold ornaments near a busy pavement for nearly half an hour…
