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From salt to caffeine: Saudi Arabia demands full menu transparency

Riyadh: Restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia are required to provide full nutritional details on their menus, in line with a new directive from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) that…
UN says 613 killed at Gaza aid sites, near humanitarian convoys

The United Nations has reported that at least 613 Palestinians have been killed at or near humanitarian aid distribution points and convoys in Gaza since late May. The deaths occurred after the…

SAIL opens first Middle East office in Dubai

New Delhi: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has inaugurated its first representative office for the Middle East in Dubai, marking a significant step in the public sector steel giant’s global expansion…
Hamas responds ‘positively’ to Gaza truce offer, implementation talks next

Deir al-Balah: Hamas said Friday it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation. It was not clear…
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza, while shootings kill 20 people waiting for aid

Deir al-Balah: Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians in Gaza early on Friday, July 4, while another 20 people died in shootings while waiting for aid, the hospital morgue that received their bodies…
Amazon launches ‘bazaar’ – budget trend hub for UAE shoppers

Dubai: In a move aimed at redefining value-driven online shopping, Amazon United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched bazaar — a dedicated new space within its mobile app that offers customers stylish, low-cost…
Fly to India for less: Saudia announces 35 pc discount

Riyadh: Saudia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, has announced a special limited-time promotion offering up to 35 percent off on flights to India and other South Asian destinations. The discount covers…

Indian call centres scam UAE residents in fake forex scheme

In a coordinated and deceptive scheme, Indian call centres are targeting United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents with fraudulent forex investment offers disguised as legitimate financial opportunities. A recent investigation by Khaleej Times…
Indonesian President Prabowo performs Umrah during Saudi visit

Makkah: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto performed the Umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during his official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A photograph of President Prabowo dressed…
Gaza death toll mounts: 82 killed overnight, including aid seekers

Tel Aviv: Airstrikes and shootings killed 82 Palestinians in Gaza overnight, including 38 while attempting to get much-needed humanitarian aid, hospitals and the Health Ministry said on Thursday. Israel’s military did not…
IDF targets rocket-firing facility in Gaza, 150 other spots in 24 hours

Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday said it had targeted a facility in the Gaza Strip used to launch rockets toward the Israeli towns of Sderot and Ibim, along…
Saudi Arabia gets first Riyadh Monopoly edition

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially unveiled Riyadh Monopoly, a bespoke edition of the world’s most beloved board game, at the cutting-edge KAFD Conference Centre in the King Abdullah…
One visa, six countries: GCC pushes forward with travel plan

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is advancing efforts to launch a unified tourist visa that would enable seamless travel across its six member nations with a single permit. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary…
Trump to meet freed Gaza hostage ahead of Netanyahu White House visit

Washington: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will meet at the White House on Thursday with Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, who was released in May.…
Hamas says conducting consultations over Gaza ceasefire proposals

Gaza Strip: Hamas has said that it is conducting consultations to discuss Gaza ceasefire proposals put forward by mediators. The Palestinian militant group said on Wednesday in a statement that it is…