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Saudi Arabia releases journalist Jamil Farsi after 7 years in prison
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have released journalist Jamil Farsi after the end of his seven-year prison sentence. On Thursday, October 31, the Prisoners of Conscience, confirmed the…
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UAE extends visa amnesty programme for expats till Dec 31
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa amnesty programme, which began on September 1, has been extended by two more months, allowing violators to adjust their visa status or leave without fines. This…
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Sadio Mane becomes 1st int’l volunteer for Saudi Arabia’s top aid agency
Sadio Mane, a Senegalese national team captain and Al-Nassr player, became the first foreign international player to volunteer with the Saudi Arabia‘s top aid agency King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center…
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UAE leaders extend Deepawali wishes in Hindi
On the occasion of Deepawali, the Indian festival of lights, on Thursday, October 31, United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have expressed their best wishes to everyone celebrating in the country and across…
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Former Dubai Duty Free chief Colm McLoughlin passes away
The former chief executive of Dubai Duty Free (DDF), Colm McLoughlin, passed away on Wednesday, October 30. He was 81. McLoughlin is survived by his wife, daughters Tyna and Mandy, and son Niall.…
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US-British coalition launches airstrike on Yemen’s Hodeidah: Houthi TV
Sanaa: A warplane belonging to the US-British navy coalition launched an airstrike on Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah on Thursday early morning, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. “The strike hit…
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Saudi Arabia bans Singham Again, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Reports
The government of Saudi Arabia has reportedly banned the release of Ajay Devgan starter Singham Again and Kartik Aryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyya 3 over references to religious material, mythology and homosexuality. However, so…
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PIF, Google Cloud to set up AI hub in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Google Cloud recently announced a strategic partnership to create a new global artificial intelligence (AI) hub near Dammam, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region.…
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Gold prices in Dubai hit new record high on Deepawali
Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), jumped to a new record high on Thursday morning, October 31, the day of the Indian festival—Deepawali. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a 24-carat gold rate trading…
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UAE visa amnesty ends today, up to Rs 2 cr fine for hiring illegal expats from Nov 1
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa amnesty programme, which started on September 1 to allow illegal expatriates and visitors to regularise their visa status or depart without facing fines, will end on…
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India, Saudi to boost cooperation in fertilizer, petrochemical & mining sectors
New Delhi: India and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday discussed ways to enhance cooperation in areas of fertilizers, petrochemicals, and mining to boost trade and investments. These sectors were discussed during a meeting…
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White House cautions Iran against responding to Israel’s retaliation
Washington: The White House has cautioned Iran against responding to Israel’s retaliation, saying that the US will support Israel in defending itself if Iran chooses to respond. “Iran should not respond to…
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UNRWA ban would have severe humanitarian consequences in Gaza: UNSC
United Nations: The Security Council has said that the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) “remains the backbone of all humanitarian response in Gaza” and…
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Saudi Arabia to host Arab-Islamic summit on November 11
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host a joint Arab-Islamic summit on November 11 to address the ongoing Israeli aggression on Palestinian territories and Lebanon. This came in…
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Saudi hosts 1st high-level ‘global alliance’ meeting to push for Palestinian state
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) hosted in Riyadh the first meeting of a ‘global alliance’ to push for a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Wednesday, October 30, in Riyadh.…
