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Dubai businessman donates Dh 3 billion to build hospital in memory of daughter
Mirwais Azizi, founder and chairman of the Azizi Group, has donated 3 billion Dirhams in memory of his late daughter, Farishta Azizi, who lost her battle against an aggressive form of cancer.…
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Watch: Riyadh begins installing nameplates honouring Saudi imams, kings
Riyadh: Riyadh Municipality has begun installing road signs and nameplates for 15 major squares in the capital, honouring Saudi Arabia’s imams and kings. This follows a directive from the Custodian of the…
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Saudi Arabia urges meningitis vaccine for Umrah during Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) stressed the necessity of receiving the meningitis vaccine for those wishing to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan, expected to…
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Israel to bar freed Palestinians from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque in Ramzan
Israel plans to prevent Palestinian prisoners released under a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem during the holy month of Ramzan, expected to begin…
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Imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi, unwell
The Imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Sheikh Dr Faisal Jameel Ghazzawi, is currently facing health issues. According to Islamic Information, sources close to the Imam confirm that his…
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US sanctions 4 Indian firms for ‘involvement’ in Iran’s oil industry
Washington: Four Indian companies are among 16 firms sanctioned by the US on Monday for their alleged involvement in Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical industry. According to a press release issued by the…
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Saudi Arabia opens Umrah bookings for first half of Ramzan 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially opened bookings for those wishing to perform Umrah during the first two weeks of Ramzan 1446 AH – 2025. Booking…
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Madinah to launch shuttle bus service for Ramzan 2025
Riyadh: The Madinah Development Authority (MDA) has announced the launch of shuttle bus service at the start of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025, which is expected to begin on March 1. As part of…
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Ramzan 2025: Kuwait moon sighting board to meet on February 28
Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice has announced that the Moon Sighting Board will convene on Friday, February 28, at the Supreme Judicial Council in Mubarak Al Abdullah suburb to observe the crescent moon…
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Two Indian expats from Kerala win Rs 59L each in Big Ticket draw
Two Indian expatriates have won a staggering 250,000 Dirhams (Rs 59,02,552) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw. The winners—Ramesh Dhanapalan and Rashid Puzhakara—secured their prize in the…
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Ramzan 2025 in UAE: Sharjah extends paid parking hours
The Sharjah City Municipality announced on Monday, February 24, the extension of paid public parking hours for the month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. Parking fees will be enforced daily from 8 am…
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Ramzan 2025: UAE announces working hours for private sector employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Monday, February 24, the official working hours for private-sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH/2025. Working hours will be reduced…
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Dubai launches ‘Salama’ AI platform for quick residency services
Dubai: In a significant move to enhance customer experience, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has introduced “Salama,” an advanced AI-powered digital platform designed to simplify residency…
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Israel to maintain ‘indefinite’ presence in Syria’s Mount Hermon: Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will maintain an indefinite military presence at the peak of Mount Hermon and in the buffer zone along the Syrian border. The Israel…
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Sudanese army breaks siege on major city in Sudan
Khartoum: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced that it has lifted the siege on the strategic city of El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State, and regained control of al-Gitaina city…
