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Dubai Can cuts single-use plastic bottle usage by 18M in 2 years
Dubai: Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability initiative, has seen a reduction in the usage of an equivalent of almost 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in just two years since its…
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Palestinian President Abbas appoints Mohammad Mustafa as new PM
Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appointed economist and former senior government official, Mohammad Mustafa, as the new Prime Minister, his office said, according to a report in The Times of Israel. The…
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BP, UAE’s ADNOC suspend gas deal with Israel amid Gaza war
London: BP and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) oil company have halted discussions regarding the purchase of a 50 per cent stake in Israel’s primary natural gas producer, citing the ongoing Gaza…
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Israel receives Hamas’ response to Gaza truce proposal
Jerusalem: Israel has reportedly received Hamas’ response to a new ceasefire deal proposal from Qatari mediators. David Barnea, chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, on Thursday received the written response from Qatari…
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Saudi Arabia launches special passport stamp for Ramzan
The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior launched a special passport stamp for the Ramzan 1445 AH season in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture. This aims to document…
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South Africa to take action against citizens serving in Israeli army
South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor recently announced that citizens fighting alongside or serving in the Israeli army will be arrested upon entering the country. This came in a speech delivered by…
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Palestinian boy shot dead by Israeli forces in East Jerusalem
A 12-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces at a Shuafat refugee camp in occupied east Jerusalem on Tuesday evening, March 12, Palestinian media reported. A video clip circulated on social…
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Death toll in Gaza Strip rises to 31,341: Health ministry
Gaza: Death toll in the Gaza Strip in Israel’s military offensive has risen to 31,341, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Thursday. During the past 24 hours, 69 Palestinians were killed and…
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Emirati businessman Saeed Juma Al Naboodah passes away
Eminent Emirati businessman Saeed Juma Al Naboodah, Chairman of the Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group and former Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has passed away on Wednesday,…
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Over 15K new Indian companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023
A total of 15,481 new Indian-owned businesses joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the year 2023, with India emerging as the top country. This surge represents a 38 percent year-over-year (YoY)…
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Haj 2024: Booking packages begin for countries served by ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the start of booking Haj 1445 AH-2024 packages for the countries served by the ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform. It is…
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Ramzan 2024: First flight of Umrah pilgrims lands in Jeddah
Jeddah: The first flight of pilgrims arrived at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah during the current holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. On Tuesday, March 12, the…
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Saudi Arabia announces registration date for Grand Mosque Itikaf
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the date for registering for Itikaf or seclusion in the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the current holy month of Ramzan. The General…