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Capsized Comoros-flagged vessel transmitted distress call on July 14
The capsized Comoros flagged vessel, MT Falcon Prestige, transmitted a distress call around 10 pm on July 14 off the coast of Oman. “The merchant vessel has a crew of 16, of…
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Dubai company successfully tests UAE’s first driverless trucks
In a significant development, a Dubai-based company has completed the first stage of trials for the UAE’s first driverless trucks. The trials were conducted by Dubai South, a major aviation and logistics…
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FTA launches ‘Maskan’ App to streamline VAT refunds for UAE citizens
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched its new smart application, ‘Maskan’, which forms part of its continuous efforts to implement digital transformation plans and provide outstanding tax services in line with…
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UAE condemns shooting incident in Oman
The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident that took place in the vicinity of a mosque in the Wadi Al Kabir region of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, which resulted in…
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Muscat Mosque shooting: Indian among 6 killed; 3 perpetrators shot dead
Muscat: An Indian national was among six people killed in an attack on the Ali bin Abi Talib mosque in Muscat the capital city of Oman. The Indian embassy in Muscat informed…
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13 Indians among 16 crew missing after oil tanker sinks off Oman coast
Dubai: Thirteen Indians are among the 16-member crew of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that went missing after it capsized off the coast of Oman, the country’s maritime authority said. The tanker capsized…
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40 Palestinians killed by 2 Israeli attacks in Gaza: Hamas
Gaza: At least 40 Palestinians were killed in two attacks by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, the Hamas-run media office said in a statement. One attack in the…
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Four killed in shooting near Shia mosque in Oman
The Omani police announced on Tuesday that a shooting incident near a landmark mosque in the capital resulted in four deaths and multiple other injuries. The attack took place early on Tuesday,…
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Saudi Arabia announces over 100 incentives for industrial, mining investments
The Private Sector Partnership Reinforcement Program (Shareek) Center on Monday, July 14 organized an Industrial Strategic Workshop aimed at empowering major industrial companies. The workshop was attended by Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih,…
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Saudi Arabia continues airdrops of food aid into Gaza with Jordan
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) humanitarian arm, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continued airdrops of food aid to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in cooperation with Jordan.…
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Travel hacks for saving money on your UAE trip
Wishing to visit one of the best vacation spots but being stopped by your crying bank balance? Well, no worries, as there is a solution to everything! We know that the UAE…
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Over 7 million worshippers perform prayers at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
Following the Haj season, the Prophet’s Mosque, Islam’s second holiest site in Madinah, received more than 7,201,092 worshippers and visitors last week. More than 7 Million Worshipers Perform Prayers at the Prophet's…
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Indian embassy in Kuwait rescues Andhra man cheated by agent
Human resource development minister Nara Lokesh said on Monday, July 15 that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait has come to the rescue of a distressed man from Andhra Pradesh who was stranded…
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Palestine expresses gratitude to India for USD 2.5M grant to UNRWA
The Palestinian Embassy expressed gratitude to India on Tuesday, July 16, as it released the first tranche of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as a…
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Banks in Abu Dhabi pump AED 45.8 bn in financial facilities in first four months
Gross domestic credit extended by banks operating in Abu Dhabi in the first four months of the year grew by 5 per cent or AED 45.8 billion to AED 961.9 billion from…
