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Qatari passport ranks 2nd in Arab world, 46th globally for visa-free travel
The Qatari passports have achieved notable recognition, ranking second among the Arab world. The country garnered 46th rank globally in 2024, allowing holders to enter 107 countries visa-free. Accoring to Henely and…
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Kuwait reaffirms its commitment to protecting expatriate rights
Kuwait has made significant strides in upholding the dignity and rights of expatriates within its borders. The official spokesperson for the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), Aseel Al-Mazyad reaffirmed that the country…
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PCFC launches Dubai Customs AI Platform to boost innovation and support SMEs
In a move that advances its ambitious vision and reinforces its leadership in innovation, the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has announced the launch of its interactive Dubai Customs AI…
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You have officially become Iran’s useful idiots: Netanyahu to protestors
Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday slammed Iran for funding and supporting groups against Israel and asserted that defeating the brutal enemies requires both courage and clarity. “For all we…
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Air India Express launches direct flight from Bengaluru to UAE
In a strategic move to enhance its network, Air India Express, India’s first international budget airline, has launched its first direct international flight from Indian city Bengaluru to United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital…
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Over 12M liters of water pumped into Yemen by KSrelief
More than 12 million liters of water were pumped into Yemen by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) as part of its water supply and environmental sanitation project to…
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Israeli army shoots down two drones approaching from east
Jerusalem: Israel’s military said on Wednesday that its fighter jets shot down two drones that approached Israel from the east overnight. In a statement, the military said the drones were intercepted before…
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Turkey detains 10 suspects over links to 2016 coup attempt
Ankara: The Turkish police on Wednesday detained 10 suspects across Turkey over their alleged links to a network accused of orchestrating a coup attempt in 2016. The chief public prosecutor’s office of…
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Saudi Arabia-Kuwait rail link project set to launch in 2026
The Saudi Arabia and Kuwait high-speed railway project is set to be implemented in 2026 and expected to be completed within four years. A joint committee from both countries has recently approved…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian expat woman wins Rs 8 crore
A Dubai-based Indian expatriate woman won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,37,09,550) on Wednesday, July 24, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Vidhi Gurnani, became a one million…
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UAE makes it to top 10 world’s most powerful passports list
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made it to the top 10 of the world’s most powerful passports on the 2024 Henley Passport Index for the first time. The country ranked 9th globally, offers…
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Oman to ban import of plastic bags from September 1
Muscat: Oman is set to impose a strict ban on the importation of plastic bags starting September 1, 2024, as part of a new initiative to combat plastic pollution. This came in…