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Starbucks loses USD 12 billion in value amid boycott calls
American coffee giant Starbucks has suffered a staggering loss of more than 12 billion dollars in market value due to boycott campaign and employee strikes in solidarity with Palestinians. Since October 7,…
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Saudi Arabia offers e-visa feature for FIFA Club World Cup 2023 ticket holders
In a step to streamline the travel procedures for football fans, Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the launch of the electronic visa issuance feature for ticket holders for the…
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Saudi extends deadline for firms to obtain Haj 2024 license
Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has extended the deadline for receiving applications from companies wishing to obtain a license to serve overseas pilgrims during the 1445/2023 Haj season. The deadline…
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UAE: 6-year-old Palestinian cancer patient flown from Gaza dies
A six-year-old Palestinian boy who recently arrived from the Gaza Strip for treatment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has died. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said on Wednesday, December…
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Nusuk’s 1st Indian roadshow unveils cutting-edge services for Umrah bookings
Mumbai: The Integrated Government Platform “Nusuk” concluded its first roadshow held in the Republic of India, chaired by the Minister of Haj and Umrah, Dr Tawfig AlRabiah, which featured the participation of…
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UK defence minister to visit Israel, West Bank to push for faster aid in Gaza
Gaza: British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps is set to visit Israel and the occupied West Bank this week to expedite humanitarian aid to Gaza, aiming to discuss direct aid delivery by sea…
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Telangana’s TOMCOM invites applications for jobs in UAE
Hyderabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Ltd (TOMCOM) has announced job opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for skilled workers. In a press release, TOMCOM stated that the recruitment is for positions…
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New streaming service to provide free access to films on environment launched at COP28
Abu Dhabi: A new streaming service providing free access to a plethora of films on environmental themes, including one on the Bhopal gas tragedy, was launched at the ongoing COP28 summit here.…
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Russian President Putin meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh
Riyadh: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, December 6, met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh as part of a rare Gulf trip. Taking to X, Russia’s Ministry of…
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Saudi Arabia offers 30-yr tax cuts woo regional HQs to Riyadh
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a 30-year tax-relief package for foreign companies that establish their regional headquarters in its capital city Riyadh. The decision was taken in coordination…
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14 injured during turbulence on Perth-Dubai Emirates flight
At least 14 passengers and crew were injured after an Emirates flight from Perth in Western Australia to Dubai encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday, December 5. Emirates flight EK421 was affected by…
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Ruler of Dubai inaugurates world’s largest concentrated solar power project
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, vice president and ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday, December 6, inaugurated the world’s largest concentrated solar park project (CSP) in Dubai. The project is part of…
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UAE: Indian among 3 expats who won Rs 22L each in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based three expats from India, Pakistan, and Thailand have won a staggering Dirham 100,000 (Rs 22,69,410) in the 157th Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner Meenakshisundaram, Sayed…