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UAE: Newborns including Indians make Eid Al Etihad extra special
At the stroke of midnight on Monday, December 2, some families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi welcomed newborns on the occasion of the country’s 53rd National Day, also known as…
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Saudi Arabia grants 60-day amnesty for runaway expat workers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has launched a new initiative, granting expatriate workers with an absence report a 60-day grace period. Ths initiative…
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Turkish-backed forces advance on Kurdish areas in Aleppo, over 2L face isolation
Damascus: Turkish-backed factions launched an offensive on Kurdish-held areas in Aleppo province, leading to the isolation of over 200,000 Syrian Kurds, a war monitor reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said…
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Israel strikes Lebanon, cites Hezbollah ceasefire violations
Jerusalem: Israel’s military confirmed that it had carried out several strikes in Lebanon over the past two days, describing the actions as efforts to “thwart” violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.…
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Houthi drone attack kills six in Yemen’s Taiz
Aden: A Houthi drone attack on a popular market in Yemen’s Taiz province killed six people and injured eight others. The local pro-government military official, who requested anonymity, said on Sunday that…
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Four Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in West Bank
Ramallah: Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in Jenin, the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Ministry said on Sunday in a press statement that the…
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UN urges immediate ceasefire, dialogue amid latest conflict in Syria
Damascus: UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, on Sunday urged an immediate cessation of hostilities in northwestern Syria’s Aleppo and dialogue among relevant parties. The recent escalation of…
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UNRWA pauses aid delivery through main Gaza crossing over safety concerns
Gaza: The UN agency for Palestine refugees decided on Sunday to pause aid delivery through the Kerem Shalom crossing, a main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, citing ongoing…
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Israeli national security min bans Azaan for ‘disturbing peace’
Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Saturday, November 30, banned Azaan, the Islamic call to prayer, claiming it would disturb Israelis. Explaining the reason for the ban on Azaan, Ben-Gvuir said…
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UAE, Saudi leaders hold talks amid escalating Syrian conflict
Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss strategies to prevent further crises…
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Video: 60 Indians stranded at Kuwait airport for 13 hours after flight diversion
Kuwait City: Around 60 Indian passengers were stranded at Kuwait International Airport for more than 13 hours on Sunday, December 1, after their Gulf Air flight GF 005 from Mumbai to Manchester…
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Photos: Riyadh Metro opens its door to the public
Riyadh: Riyadh Metro, operated by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), opened its doors to passengers on Sunday, December 1. This comes after Metro project was inaugurated by Custodian of the…
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Saudi Crown Prince arrives in UAE on private visit
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, December 1, on a private visit, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. He…
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Ring in 2025 with a Rs 69 cr jackpot win in the Big Ticket Draw
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has announced a staggering Dirham 30 million (Rs 69,06,98,400) grand prize up for grabs during…
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Eid Al Etihad: 4 Emirates announce 50 pc off on traffic fines
Motorists in four emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now avail a 50 percent discount on traffic fines as part of special initiatives marking the country’s 53rd National Day, also…
