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Over 2M benefit from perfuming service at Prophet’s Mosque in 2024 so far
Around 2.4 million worshippers have so far benefitted from a perfuming service at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during the year 2024. According to statistics released by the General Authority…
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Ajman announces 50% discount on traffic fines
Ajman Police on Friday, November 1, announced a 50 percent discount on traffic fines, effective from Monday, November 4 to Sunday, December 15, 2024. The discount applies to violations committed in the…
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Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up on Deepawali
Burj Khalifa in Dubai was illuminated on the occasion of Deepawali, the Indian festival of lights, on Thursday, October 31. Taking to Instagram, Emaar Dubai, which has developed iconic projects like the…
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Saudi National Day videos falsely reported as Deepawali celebrations
A series of videos were circulated on social media claiming that Saudi Arabia celebrated the Hindu festival of Deepawali on Thursday night, October 31. However, fact-checkers have confirmed that the event was…
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Dubai: Indian consulate amnesty help desk to be closed for two days
Dubai: The Indian consulate in Dubai on Friday, November 1, announced that the amnesty help desk will be closed on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, due to technical issues. The announcement was…
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Saudi Red Crescent on high alert for heavy rains in Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Red Crescent Authority in the Makkah region on Friday, November 1, heightened its readiness in response to heavy rain warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology.…
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Saudi Arabia launches new shipping route ‘Arabian Gulf-India’
Folk Maritime Services Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), recently launched a new regional shipping route, “India-Arabian Gulf Service.” The shipping route connecting key GCC ports, including Dammam and Umm Qasr,…
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Iran, Algeria urge efforts to stop Middle East conflict
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, called for effective efforts to stop Israel’s “genocide in Gaza and aggression against Lebanon.” During a phone call on…
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India, Saudi Arabia exploring collaboration in fintech, clean hydrogen
New Delhi: India and Saudi Arabia are exploring collaboration in emerging fields like fintech, new technologies, energy efficiency, clean hydrogen, textiles and mining to further boost trade and investment ties, an official…
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Egyptian army denies reports about helping Israel in military operations
Cairo: The Egyptian armed forces refuted claims circulating on social media that they were involved in supporting Israel’s military operations. The army said in a post on the platform X that “there…
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Iran, Algeria urge efforts to stop Middle East conflict
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, called for effective efforts to stop Israel’s “genocide in Gaza and aggression against Lebanon.” During a phone call on…
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Video: UAE police help 2 sisters reunite after 30 years
In an emotionally charged reunion, two Egyptian sisters met for the first time after 30 years in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the help of the local police. The younger sister…
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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…
