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Saudi Arabia: Guntur woman scales Europe’s highest mountain Elbrus
Jeddah: A passionate climber, Bandaru Annapurna first started climbing nearby ghats in her native place near Guntur in Andhra Pradesh following a long dilemma over whether girls can also climb mountains which…
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Watch: UAE’s longest mountain trail now open for biking
Dubai Municipality (DM) announced on Thursday, August 22, that work on the UAE’s longest mountain biking trail Hatta has been completed. The 86 kilometers trails in Hatta feature 21 cycling routes spanning…
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UAE accepts credentials of Afghanistan’s Taliban envoy
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accepted the credentials from the official of the Taliban-headed interim government in Afghanistan to serve as envoy of the “Islamic Republic of Afghanistan” to Abu Dhabi.…
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Saudi Arabia set to launch Riyadh Metro this year
Riyadh: Saleh Al-Jasser, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, confirmed that the Riyadh Metro will begin operations this year, in line with the Royal Commission for Riyadh…
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Madinah records highest temperature in Saudi Arabia
The city of Madinah recorded the highest temperature in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) at 47 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, August 21. The announcement was made on X by Saudi Arabia’s…
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In a first since 2001, Iran parliament approves president’s entire cabinet
New Delhi: After turbulence in his first month in power, with the promised retaliatory action against Israel, the shock resignation of a key supporter, and the push and pull of the complex…
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Watch: Heavy rain lashes Makkah, Madinah; NCM issue warning
Heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, lashed in Makkah, Madinah, and other regions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, August 21, providing relief from the scorching heat.…
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Israeli fighter jets strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Tel Aviv: Earlier on Thursday the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) identified a Hezbollah terrorist cell that had launched rockets into the area of Zerait in Israel, operating in a building in the…
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Abu Dhabi installs two new recycling units in Al Ain, Al Dhafra
Abu Dhabi: After the significant interaction of public bus users with the incentive-based plastic bottle recycling initiative that was launched in 2022, Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has installed two new recycling…
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Netanyahu says Israeli troops not to leave Gaza-Egypt border
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied that he agreed to withdraw military forces from the Gaza-Egypt border as part of a potential ceasefire deal with Hamas, according to a statement…
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Saudi Arabia to host 3rd edition of Global AI Summit in Sep
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host the third edition of the Global AI Summit from September 10 to 12 at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Centre…
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Saudi Arabia launches new Umrah program to boost pilgrim experience
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has launched the Direct Umrah Program, enabling companies to directly serve pilgrims, ensuring high-quality standards without intermediaries. This initiative aims to enhance…
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Sonu Sood helps Hyderabadi man bring back uncle’s body from Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood once again came to the rescue of a Hyderabadi fan and helped him bring back his uncle’s mortal remains after he passed away in Saudi…
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Peregrine falcon chick sells for record Rs 89L at Saudi auction
Riyadh: A peregrine falcon chick, named Ultra White, was sold for a record this year of Saudi Arabian Riyals (SAR) 400,000 (Rs 89,44,823) at the 2024 International Falcon Breeders Auction (IFBA) at…
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Madinah: E-services enhance visitors experience at Prophet’s Mosque
Madinah: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques offers electronic services on Android and iPhone in multiple languages in order to enhance the experience of…
