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Indian travel firms suspend packages to Turkey and Azerbaijan
New Delhi: In a strong response to Turkey and Azerbaijan for supporting Pakistan in the ongoing conflict, major travel companies have suspended all packages to these two countries. The move follows both…
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Iran’s FM confirms next round of talks with US to be held in Oman on Sunday
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that the next round of indirect talks with the United States will be held in Oman on Sunday, adding the Omani side is…
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Saudi Arabia making efforts to de-escalate India-Pakistan tensions
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia early Saturday said it was making efforts to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, end current military confrontations, and promote the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomatic…
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Inaugural India-UAE Partners in Progress Conclave set to be held on May 15 in Dubai
Dubai: The stage is set for the inaugural India-UAE: Partners in Progress Conclave, which will be held here on May 15 and bring together policymakers and business leaders from the two countries.…
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Syria, Lebanon’s moves to centralise power leads to crackdowns on Palestinian factions
Beirut: Lebanon and Syria are cracking down on Palestinian factions that for decades have had an armed presence in both countries and which on some occasions were used to plan and launch…
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Israel dropped over 100,000 tonnes of explosives on Gaza since Oct 2023
Since launching its military campaign on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, Israel has dropped more than 100,000 tonnes of explosives on the besieged enclave. According to the Gaza Government Media…
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Video: Indonesian Haj pilgrim dies onboard flight to Madinah
An Indonesian Haj pilgrim from Sidoarjo Regency, East Java, passed away onboard a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight from Juanda International Airport to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The deceased,…
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Umrah 1447: Saudi Arabia reveals dates for visa, travel, and departure
Riyadh: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has released the official Umrah season calendar for the year 1447 AH. This announcement outlines the key milestones and…
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Iran denies US media claim of identifying secret nuclear facility
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday rejected a Fox News report claiming to have identified a new secret nuclear facility in Semnan province. In a post on X, Araghchi…
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Dubai: First phase of Al Maktoum Int’l Airport to be completed by 2032
The first phase of Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA) is scheduled for completion by 2032. Once operational, the new mega-hub will gradually take over all flight operations from Dubai International…
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Indian IT specialist in UAE wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: A simple ticket bought at Dubai Airport turned into a life-changing fortune for an Indian expat — making him the 500th person to win one million US dollar (Rs 8,54,35,000) in…
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Arijit Singh pushes date of Abu Dhabi concert amid India-Pakistan tensions
Mumbai: Superstar singer Arijit Singh has pushed the date of his upcoming live show in Abu Dhabi in light of the tense situation between India and Pakistan. On Thursday, Arijit’s team took…
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Emirates to offer 22-week bonus to staff after record profit
Dubai: Emirates Group announced on Thursday, May 8, that it will award employees a 22-week salary bonus following record-breaking financial performance for the fiscal year 2024–2025. The airline reported its highest-ever annual…
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Long-haul carrier Emirates record annual profit of USD 5.2 billion
Dubai: Long-haul carrier Emirates reported on Thursday that it earned annual profits of USD 5.2 billion, making it one of the world’s most-profitable airlines. The Dubai-based carrier served 53.7 million passengers out of…
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Dubai: Gold prices for 24, 22 and 18 carat drop sharply
Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), fell significantly on the afternoon of Thursday, May 8, with rates dropping by Dirhams 9 (Rs 208.35) per gram. According to the Dubai Jewellery…
