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Single visa programme for 6 Gulf nations to be launched soon; check details
The tourism industry in the Middle East is set to boost its tourism sector with the introduction of a new Schengen-style program called “GCC Grand Tours.” This innovative initiative will enable travellers…
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Elon Musk’s X unveils investor list: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Saudi Prince among key backers
Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has disclosed the identities of nearly 100 investors who supported Musk’s 44 billion USD acquisition of the platform in October 2022, according…
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Escalating violence: What is Israel doing to Palestinians in Tulkarem?
In recent weeks, the situation of Palestinians in Tulkarem city has taken a worse turn as Israeli military raids have become nearly daily occurrences, intensifying the already dire conditions for residents. The…
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Houthi rebels release footage of attack on Israeli-bound tanker
Yemen’s Houthi rebel group has published footage of the recent attack on a Greek oil tanker in the southern Red Sea. In the footage, the oil tanker Sounion is seen engulfed in…
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UAE: Abu Dhabi to host Arabian Saluki beauty contest
Abu Dhabi is set to host the 2024 Abu Dhabi international hunting and equestrian exhibition (ADIHEX) from August 31 to September 8 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). A major…
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Akasa Air launches daily direct flight from Kuwait to Mumbai
Akasa Air, a new Indian airline, has launched its daily direct flight from Kuwait to Mumbai. This makes it the fifth international destination for the airline, which completed two years of flying…
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‘Can’t compare our war with crisis in Middle East’: Zelenskyy on Israel-Gaza conflict
Volodymr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine on Friday spoke on the conflict between Israel and Gaza and said that the moment is very sensitive and emphasized that the war between Russia and Ukraine…
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Indian man stranded in Saudi desert returns home
Durgesh Bind, an Indian national, who has been stranded in the desert of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) travelled back to India on Friday night, August 23. This comes after the…
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UAE: SGCA 2024 shortlists 46 finalists amid highest number of entries in its history
The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) has unveiled the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA 2024) shortlist, featuring 46 candidates from 12 countries competing across 22 awards, grouped into five main categories. The…
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Israel: Plans for October 7 memorial ceremony unveiled amid public backlash
Southern Israeli communities remain divided over a government-organized ceremony commemorating the October 7 attacks as the Cabinet minister tasked with organizing the event presented her planned format to the media on Thursday.…
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Indirect peace talks between Israel, Hamas in Cairo on Sunday
Tel Aviv: The indirect peace talks between Israel and Hamas to bring about a ceasefire will commence in Cairo on Sunday. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief William Burns and White House Advisor…
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Delayed humanitarian pause in Gaza could fuel polio outbreak in children
Gaza: Delaying a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip increases the risk of polio spreading among children, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)…
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Saudi oil revenue hits 3-year low, impacts mega-projects: Report
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil export revenues fell to their lowest level in three years, due to the decline in oil prices and the Kingdom’s decision to reduce production. Citing government…
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Abu Dhabi rents may surge by 30% following launch of new rental index
Abu Dhabi’s real estate landscape is undergoing swift changes after the launch of the Emirates’s first official rental index by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). This index aims to enhance…
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American influencer jailed for 3 months for assaulting Dubai police
A 24-year-old American social media influencer and his brother have been sentenced to three months in jail in Dubai for allegedly assaulting police officers while intoxicated, officials told AFP on Thursday, August…
