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Makkah launches ‘Unified Geospatial’ platform to boost service delivery at holy sites
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s authorities in Makkah and other Islamic holy sites are implementing a unified Geospatial Platform to enhance service management efficiency. The Royal Commission for…
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Blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty: Saudi Arabia on Ismail Haniyeh’s killing
Saudi Arabia has described Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh’s killing as a “blatant violation” of Iran’s sovereignty, Al Jazeera reported. Saudi Arabia’s deputy foreign minister, Waleed al-Khereiji, said his country rejects…
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Empowering Emirati students abroad is key focus for UAE leadership: Sultan Al Neyadi
Dr Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, emphasised the importance of connecting with students studying overseas and introducing initiatives to boost their skills to establish a model…
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Oil and gas sector in Arab countries attracts 610 projects worth USD 406 billion
The oil and gas sector in Arab countries attracted 610 projects implemented by 356 foreign and Arab companies, with a total investment cost of USD 406 billion between January 2003 and May…
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US military destroys 2 Houthi drones, 3 missiles in Yemen: Central command
Sanaa: The US military has destroyed two drones, a ground control station, and three anti-ship cruise missiles, in strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in the past 24 hours, said the Central…
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‘Dead or Alive’: Israel vows to capture new Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Israeli leaders responded to the news that Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar has been named the organization’s new commander by the leadership who live in hiding in Doha, the capital of…
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Israel faces surge in cyber attack attempts amid ongoing conflict
The Israel National Cyber Directorate detected an increase in attempts to hack into various Israeli systems and disrupt services due to the current security situation. These attempts are expected to increase. These…
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Pakistani man in US with Iran ties charged for political assassination plot
A Pakistani national identified as Asif Merchant has been charged by United States authorities for allegedly plotting the assassination of top American politicians and government officials. According to the US Justice Department,…
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Israel calls on Palestinians to evacuate occupied Beit Hanoun amid rocket attacks
Israel called on Palestinians in Beit Hanoun to evacuate on Wednesday morning, August 7, following rocket attacks on Sderot and Ashkelon from the northern Gaza town. Colonel Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defense…
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Saudi Arabia: 3 Emergency centres at Grand Mosque to provide 24/7 services
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Health Cluster has set up three emergency centres within the corridors of the Grand Mosque to provide urgent healthcare services to visitors around the clock. These…
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Saudi Arabia unveils tallest & largest entryway to Grand Mosque
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced King Abdullah Gate as the tallest and largest gate of the Grand Mosque. The General Authority announced the Care of the…
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5th IMMAF Youth World Championships begins in Abu Dhabi
The 5th IMMAF Youth World Championships have officially commenced in Abu Dhabi. This prestigious event, organised by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), features over 800 young athletes from 45 countries, competing in various age…
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UAE: Agthia Group Reports 14.7% YoY Revenue Growth and 31.8% YoY Profit Increase in H1 2024
A leading Abu Dhabi-based food and beverage company, Agthia Group PJSC (Agthia or the Group) announced today its results for the six months ending 30 June 2024. Agthia delivered a strong performance…
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Six IDF soldiers injured in fresh strikes from Hezbollah
As many as six Israel Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers sustained injuries after a barrage of rockets were fired from Lebanon in northern Israel on Tuesday, Times of Israel reported. The rockets were…