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Saudi Arabia launches Nusuk card for Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has officially launched the Nusuk card for Haj pilgrims for the 1445 AH-2024 season. This came on Tuesday, April 30, during…
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Heavy rains lash Gulf nations, UAE, Oman issue warnings
Several Gulf countries on Wednesday, May 1, witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunder due to low pressure developing in the Arabian Gulf, prompting government entities to warn the public to…
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Akshaya Tritiya 2024: UAE jewellers offer free gold coins, discounts
Akshaya Tritiya, an Indian festival celebrated on Friday, May 10 this year, is traditionally marked by the purchase of gold to usher in good fortune and prosperity. Jewellers are offering exciting deals…
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Saudi activist sentenced to 11 years for supporting women’s rights
Riyadh: A Saudi women’s rights activist was sentenced to 11 years in prison because of her “choice of clothing and support for women’s rights,” two rights groups said, urging the kingdom to…
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Will Dubai International Airport shut down once operations move to Al Maktoum?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is expected to shut down completely once its operations are transferred to Al Maktoum International (DWC) within the next 10 years. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths told Khaleej…
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Leaders of Egypt, Qatar pledge to resume peace efforts in Gaza
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani have pledged to resume efforts to end the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict. During a phone conversation, the…
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Saudi Arabia launches world’s first AI Arabic language center
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have launched the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) center for automatic processing of the Arabic language, under the name “Arabic Intelligence Center” in Riyadh. It…
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Dubai announces distance learning for all private schools
The authorities in Dubai has announced distance learning for all private schools on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, due to expected unstable weather conditions. “With unstable weather predicted, all Dubai private…
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US, UK coalition launches fresh airstrike on Yemen’s port city
Sanaa: The US-British coalition in the Red Sea launched a fresh airstrike on Yemen’s Houthi-held port city of Hodeidah, media reported. The strike targeted the port of Ras Issa in the northwestern…
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UN chief calls for international probe into mass graves in Gaza
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an internal investigation of the newly found mass graves in Gaza. “I am deeply alarmed by reports that mass graves have been discovered…
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,535: Ministry
Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,535, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement. During the past 24 hours, the…
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Israeli PM vows ground attack on Rafah ‘with or without’ deal with Hamas
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to launch a ground attack on Rafah “with or without” a deal with Hamas. Speaking in a meeting with families of hostages, Netanyahu said…
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Palestinian Journalist’s search for missing mother ends in tragic discovery
In a devastating turn of events, a Palestinian journalist embarked on a search for his missing mother, at Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital which tragically ended with the discovery of her death, Al Jazeera…
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Saudi Arabia’s innovative energy transition approach earns global acclaim
Saudi Arabia has become a global leader in the energy transition and is widely recognised for its innovative approach to transforming the energy landscape for the future. The efforts were praised by…
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Saudi Arabia introduces cultural asset insurance programme
In a significant move to protect its rich cultural heritage, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has introduced a new insurance programme for heritage buildings and artworks, Saudi Gazette reported on Monday,…
