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Indian institution to launch school in Saudi Arabia aligned with Vision 2030
Jeddah: Following the footsteps of leading educational institutions from Europe and the United States, India’s Shaheen Group is now preparing to enter the Saudi market. Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global…
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UN agencies say situation in North Gaza ‘apocalyptic’
United Nations: Leaders of UN agencies and humanitarian organisations warned the situation in North Gaza is “apocalyptic,” calling on Israel to cease its assault on the region and humanitarians, and urging all…
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Polio vaccination campaign to resume in Gaza: UN
United Nations: A third phase of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip is set to resume on Saturday after being postponed over escalating violence. According to a joint statement from…
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Dubai: Two dead after hotel fire in Naif area
Dubai: Two individuals died from smoke inhalation during a fire at a hotel in the Naif area, Dubai. As soon as the information about the fire was received, the Dubai Civil Defence…
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Iran’s FM condemns Germany’s closure of Iranian consulates
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemned Germany’s move to close Iranian consulates on its territory in response to the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian dual national. He made the…
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Saudi Arabia denies claims of rising deaths due to work conditions
Saudi Arabia has denied media reports alleging an increase in worker deaths owing to poor work conditions in the Kingdom. This comes after ITV’s latest documentary, “Kingdom Uncovered: Inside Saudi Arabia, which…
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Watch: UAE launches ‘Subsidised Bread’ initiative to support Gazans
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a ‘Subsidised Bread’ initiative as part of Operation ‘Chivalrous Knight 3’ to address the severe bread shortage in Gaza Strip. This humanitarian initiative aims to…
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Another Palestinian journalist killed by IDF, toll rises to 183
Palestinian photojournalist Bilal Rajab, of al-Quds al-Youm TV channel, was killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a gathering of civilians near Fras Market east of Gaza City. Rajab’s death on Friday,…
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Turkish President, Iraqi PM meet on regional, bilateral issues
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani have held a closed-door meeting in Istanbul, according to a statement from the Turkish presidential office. During their discussions…
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US announces new deployments to Middle East region
Washington: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of additional ballistic missile defence destroyers, fighter squadron and tanker aircraft, and several B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East region.…
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UN sounds alarm over Israeli operations affecting Lebanon’s heritage sites
Beirut: The United Nations Human Rights Office voiced concern on Friday regarding the severe civilian impact of Israeli military operations in Lebanon, with a focus on damage to religious and cultural landmarks.…
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Saudi Arabia to host Women’s Tennis Finals for first time
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to host the highly anticipated Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals Championship for the first time in the Kingdom. The tournament will be held at…
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Spain bars Israeli firms from 2025 defense expo over attacks on Gaza, Lebanon
Spain has barred Israeli companies from attending the 2025 International Defense and Security Exhibition (FEINDEF), which is scheduled to be held in Madrid from May 12-14, 2025. The announcement was made by…
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Saudi Arabia ranks 12th in international tourism receipts
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has made a significant leap in the global tourism industry, ranking 12th in terms of international tourism receipts in 2023, compared to 27th place in 2019.…
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Qatar pledges to invest USD 3 bn in Pakistan during Shehbaz Sharif’s visit
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Friday announced that Qatar pledged to invest USD 3 billion in Pakistan during the visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The prime minister returned home…
