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UAE’s most advanced satellite ready for launch from California
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is geared to make a giant leap in space technology by launching MBZ-SAT, its highest-resolution Earth observation satellite. Developed entirely by Emirati engineers at the Mohammed Bin…
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UAE: Sharjah rents expected to remain high over the next 2 years
The rental market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Sharjah is changing dramatically. Experts have forecasted that rental prices will remain steep in the city over the next two years. The Emirates has…
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Hamas delivers ‘positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire deal draft: Senior official
Gaza: Hamas delivered a “positive” response to a draft of the Gaza ceasefire agreement offered by mediators in the Qatari capital Doha, a senior Hamas official said. An official familiar with the…
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India signs Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota fixed at 1,75,025 pilgrims
New Delhi: India on Monday, January 13, signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, finalising a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for itself. Ministry of Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreement…
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Kuwait declares 3-day public holiday for Shab-e-Meraj
The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced a three-day public holiday in observance of Shab-e-Meraj. The holiday will begin on Thursday, January 30, and will extend through to Saturday, February 1,…
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Saudi Arabia offers new benefits to importers, exporters
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced the expansion of its “Authorized Saudi Economic Operator Program” by offering new benefits and incentives for importers and…
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UAE’s low-cost airline allows hand baggage of up to 10kg
Air Arabia, the low-cost airline based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has increased its hand baggage allowance, allowing passengers to carry up to 10kg of hand baggage during their flights. This…
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Saudi Arabia to enforce mandatory qualification verification for work visas
Saudi Arabia is set to introduce a mandatory pre-verification of professional and academic qualifications of Indian nationals for all work visa applications, effective from Tuesday, January 14. This initiative, initially proposed six…
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Iranian national detained in Italy released, returns home: Ministry
Tehran: Iran announced that Mohammad Abedini, an Iranian national detained in Italy, has been released and returned home. Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei expressed satisfaction with Abedini’s release in a statement…
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Biden, Netanyahu discuss latest in effort to reach an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire
Gaza Strip: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday about efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Israel-Hamas war, a sign of…
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Video: Saudi Arabia arrest 10 expats for selling fake gold bars
Police in the Makkah Al Mukarramah region, Saudi Arabia, arrested 10 Pakistani expats on Sunday, January 12, for their involvement in a series of financial fraud operations of selling fake gold bars.…
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Dubai launches call to prayer contest, ‘Quran in Every Home’ initiative
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, launched the second edition of the ‘Muezzin Al Freij’ initiative on Sunday, January 12. The initiative will introduce a new model emphasizing the…
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Watch: Jaan Roose makes history with highline walk in Dubai
Dubai: In a breathtaking display of skill and courage, Jaan Roose, a three-time world champion slackliner, has once again etched his name in the history books by completing a world-first highline walk…
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Watch: Coldplay’s Chris Martin helps couple with gender reveal at Abu Dhabi concert
British rock band Coldplay’s recent concert at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi turned into an unforgettable night for one lucky couple, as lead singer Chris Martin assisted them with a…
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Indian accountant wins Rs 2.34 crore in Big Ticket draw after trying for 5 yrs
A Saudi Arabia-based Indian expat from Kerala has won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,34,67,320) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw. The winner, Abdullah Sulaiman, secured the grand prize…
