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Haj 2025: 37 applications in Telangana cancelled due to visa ban on children
Hyderabad: The Haj committee of India has cancelled applications for children under 12 years of age for Haj 2025 in response to Saudi Arabia’s decision to halt issuing visas for minors traveling…
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Syria’s new leader makes first visit to United Arab Emirates
Beirut: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa made his first visit Sunday to the United Arab Emirates, whose leaders have been circumspect about the new leadership in Damascus in the four months since the…
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6 killed, 13 injured in fresh US airstrikes on outskirts of Yemen’s capital
Sanaa: The death toll from fresh US airstrikes on the western outskirts of Yemen’s capital Sanaa has risen to six, with 13 others injured, Houthi-run health authorities said in an updated statement.…
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US-funded Al Hurra fires staff, goes off air after Trump aid cuts
Cairo: The head of a US-funded Arabic-language television and online news outlet that claims a 30 million-strong audience in the Middle East and North Africa terminated most staff and TV programming Saturday,…
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Gulf countries welcome Oman’s hosting of US-Iran talks
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have praised Oman for hosting talks between the United States and Iran, recognising its role in facilitating dialogue and bridging differences…
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Indian pilgrim saved after stroke during Umrah at Grand Mosque
An Indian pilgrim was recently saved by a specialised medical team after suffering a stroke while performing Umrah rituals at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Emergency teams from the Saudi…
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Israel intensifies strikes across Gaza on Palm Sunday, targets hospital in territory’s north
Gaza Strip: Israel struck a hospital in northern Gaza early Sunday, forcing patients to evacuate as attacks intensified. The pre-dawn strike hit Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, after Israel issued an evacuation…
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Fact check: Mumbai to Dubai in 2 hours via underwater train?
A proposed high-speed underwater train project that could link Mumbai to Dubai in just two hours and cover the distance of nearly 2,000 kilometres is once again making headlines, following widespread coverage…
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Dubai’s Global Village season 29 closing date announced
Dubai’s much-loved family destination, Global Village, has announced that season 29 will officially close on May 11. The announcement was shared on the official Global Village X account, encouraging visitors to make…
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Haj 2025: Saudi Arabia bans entry into Makkah from April 29
Pilgrims and visitors will not be allowed to enter Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from Tuesday, April 29, without a valid Haj 1446 AH-2025 permit. This move is part of a wider set of…
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Jobs in Saudi Arabia, UAE: Apple hiring for multiple roles
Looking to advance your career in the technology sector within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) or the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? Apple is currently offering exciting job opportunities across both countries.…
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Eight Pakistani workers killed in Iran
Islamabad: Eight workers from Pakistan’s Punjab province were killed by Baloch militants in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province in an incident of target killing, according to a media report on Sunday. The tragic incident…
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Egyptian, Indonesian leaders discuss Gaza war, enhancing ties
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi held talks with visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Cairo, discussing developments in the Gaza Strip and elevating bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, the Egyptian presidency…
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Saudi Arabia: 5 days left to claim 50 pc discount on traffic fines
The Saudi General Department of Traffic has reminded motorists that only five days remain to benefit from the 50 percent discount on outstanding traffic fines. The discount applies to violations committed before…
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Saudi Arabia tops global ranking for women empowerment in AI
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been ranked first globally for empowering women in artificial intelligence (AI) marking a major step forward for gender inclusion in technology. This is according…
