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UAE launches world’s first renewable energy facility for 24/7 power
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the world’s first large-scale, 24/7 gigascale renewable energy facility, combining solar power and advanced battery storage in Abu Dhabi. The milestone project was announced by…
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Qatar PM arrives in Damascus amid diplomatic shifts
Damascus: Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani arrived in Damascus on Thursday, January 16, marking a significant moment in the flurry of high-level diplomatic…
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Over 18.5 million foreign pilgrims performed Haj, Umrah in 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, announced that more than 18.5 million pilgrims from outside the Kingdom performed Haj and Umrah in 2024. This included: 16,924,689…
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Israeli strikes kill 72 in Gaza since ceasefire announced: Health ministry
Tel Aviv: Gaza’s Health Ministry said Thursday Israeli strikes have killed at least 72 people since a ceasefire deal was announced. In previous conflicts, both sides stepped up military operations in the…
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IndiGo to launch Hyderabad-Madinah direct flights from Feb
Hyderabad: IndiGo has announced a direct flight service connecting Hyderabad and Madinah starting February 20. This tri-weekly service is for pilgrims and travellers headed to Madinah, one of the spiritual centres of…
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‘Last minute crisis’ with Hamas delaying Israel’s truce deal approval, claims Netanyahu
Tel Aviv: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a “last minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited agreement to pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip…
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Google Pay set to launch in Saudi Arabia in 2025
In a major step toward advancing its digital economy, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has partnered with Google to introduce Google Pay in Saudi Arabia in 2025 through the national payment network,…
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Global reactions to Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, calling for long-term peace, stability
The announcement of reaching a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause the 15-month-long war in the Gaza Strip has prompted a range of reactions from world leaders and organisations. Notable…
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Indians visiting UAE to get wider access to UPI payments with NIPL-Magnati partnership
New Delhi: Indian tourists visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be able to use Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to make payments over a wider range of merchant locations with NPCI International…
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UN agencies welcome Gaza ceasefire amid frustration in aid delivery
United Nations: UN relief agencies and humanitarians, led by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the Gaza ceasefire accord reached between Israel and Hamas, and called for a massive scaling up of humanitarian operations.…
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UNICEF receives 1.5M USD aid for Sudanese refugee children in Libya
Tripoli: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said that it received 1.5 million USD in funding from the Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the UN global fund for education in emergencies, to address…
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Spanish FM announces 10M euro donation to Lebanese army
Beirut: Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno announced that Spain will donate 10 million euros to the Lebanese Armed Forces. Bueno made the announcement after he met with Lebanese President Joseph…
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Critical first step: UN chief Guterres welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, describing the deal as a “critical first step” and urging parties to “seize this opportunity” to establish…
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India welcomes Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal agreement
New Delhi: India on Thursday welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the decision for the release of hostages between Israel and Hamas. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed hope that…
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Trump and Biden both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal
Washington: President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are both claiming credit for Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal in Gaza on Wednesday after the White House brought Trump’s Middle…
