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Fahad Suri assumes charge as Consul General of India in Jeddah
Jeddah: The new Consul General of India in Jeddah, Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, assumed charge on Sunday, August 11. Taking to X, the Consulate General of India (CGI), Jeddah, posted photos of…
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Israel expects attack by Iran, Hezbollah this week
Tel Aviv: The Israeli government is expecting a combined attack from Iran and Hezbollah this week following a new intelligence assessment. Sources in Israel’s Defence Ministry told IANS that Minister Yoav Gallant…
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Hamas calls for implementation plan over previous talks on Gaza ceasefire
Gaza: Hamas has called on mediators of the Gaza ceasefire to put forward a plan to implement what they had approved before instead of going to more rounds of negotiations or introducing…
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Israel cleared for 2024 Paris Olympics; Countries who faced ban in the past
Despite international calls from human rights organisations to ban Israel from competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics over the country’s ongoing aggression in the war-torn Gaza Strip, Israeli athletes have been clear…
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Saudi Arabia targets 15 million Umrah pilgrims by 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has unveiled a plan to welcome 15 million Muslims to perform Umrah, the minor pilgrimage, by 2025. The development indicates an increase from the pre-pandemic levels…
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Marbella honored as top Arab visitor destination
In a significant development, the Arab Tourism Organisation has officially recognised the Marbella City of Spain as a top destination for Arab visitors and honoured its Mayor, Angeles Munoz. The recognition occurred…
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The saga of a devastating Dalit waiting to return home after 28 years
Jeddah: The fate of destitute Telangana stranded worker in Gulf remains unknown as he languishing behind bars and waiting to reach out his family that dislocated following the construction of Mid Manair…
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Israel imposes 6-month entry ban on Al-Aqsa Imam
Israeli authorities have imposed a six-month entry ban on Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, the former Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is Islam’s third holy site located in the old city of Jerusalem. According…
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UAE secures 12 medals at IMMAF Youth World Championships, including 4 golds
The UAE team’s overall medal tally in the IMMAF Youth World Championships, which concluded today in Abu Dhabi, settled at an impressive 12, including 4 gold, one silver and seven bronze. Zamzam…
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Saudi Arabia: 14 compete on opening day of international Quran competition
The jury of the final qualifiers for the 44th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorisation, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran listened to the recitations of 14 contestants…
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‘Cowardly act’: Arab League condemns Gaza school massacre
The Arab League, a regional organisation, has strongly condemned the recent attack of Israeli occupation forces on the Tabeen school, which served as a shelter for displaced people in the Al-Daraj neighbourhood,…
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COP29 Azerbaijan announces International Documentary Film Competition
As part of its ongoing efforts to raise public awareness about global climate issues and their solutions, COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company announced an international documentary film competition. Titled ‘Voices of Change: A…
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Gaza school attack: Israel denies civilian killings, claims strike at Hamas fighters
In the aftermath of a devastating airstrike on a Tabeen school which served as a shelter for displaced people in the Al-Daraj neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)…
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Saudi Arabia launches free and paid wheelchair rentals at Grand Mosque
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched wheelchair services for the elderly and disabled persons at…
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UAE continues humanitarian efforts in Gaza Strip
The United Arab Emirates has been steadfast in its humanitarian assistance to Gaza, which is facing the wrath of attack amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, a release by UAE’s…
