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Sharjah announces free parking on Prophet’s birthday
On the occasion of Prophet’s Muhammad birthday, the Sharjah Municipality on Friday, September 13, announced that public parking spaces across the city will be free on Rabi al-Awwal 12, 1446 AH corresponding…
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World’s first fully robotic heart transplant performed in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: In a globally groundbreaking achievement, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh has successfully performed the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. The transplant operation…
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Saudi Arabia urges citizens, expats to take seasonal influenza vaccine
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has urged citizens and expatriates to take the seasonal influenza vaccine due to the flu virus changes yearly. Appointments can be scheduled…
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Middle Eastern countries condemn Israeli attack on UN-run Gaza school
Countries in the Middle East condemned on Thursday an Israeli airstrike on a school operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in…
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Over 22500 in Gaza face life-changing injuries: WHO
Geneva: At least 22,500 people, or a quarter of those injured in the Gaza conflict as of July 23, are suffering from life-changing injuries that will require long-term rehabilitation, the World Health…
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Saudi Arabia allows children of illegal expats to enroll in schools for free
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that children of illegal expatriates residing in the Kingdom will be allowed to enroll in schools for the new academic year. The students whose…
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In a first, company in Saudi Arabia implements 4-day work week
Riyadh: In a groundbreaking move, Lucidya, a Riyadh-based artificial intelligence and customer experience company, has become the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to implement a four-day work week. This…
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Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in West Bank vehicle attack
A 24-year-old Indian-origin Israeli soldier was killed in a vehicle-ramming attack close to the West Bank’s Beit El settlement, Israeli Defence Force (IDF) said on Thursday, September 12. The deceased was identified…
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Turkey launches probe into killing of Turkish-American in West Bank
Ankara: Turkey has launched an investigation into the killing of a Turkish-American woman by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said on Thursday. Turkey would not…
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Dubai: Global Village launches season 29 VIP packs, discounts & more
Global Village Dubai, a popular family-friendly destination, has announced the release of its highly anticipated Season 29 VIP Packs. It is introducing new ‘Mega’ VIP Packs alongside its traditional offerings. For the…
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UAE bank likely to acquire significant stake in Indian lender, says envoy
An Abu-Dhabi based bank is likely to acquire a significant stake in an Indian bank, United Arab Emirates (UAE) envoy to India Abdulnasser Alshaali told CNBC TV-18. In the interview, the envoy…
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Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up in Women’s T20 World Cup colours
Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, was illuminated in the colours of the Women’s T20 World Cup, ahead of the upcoming tournament. Taking to Instagram, International Cricket Council (ICC)…
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UAE extradites key operator of int’l gold smuggling racket to India
New Delhi: A key operator of an international gold smuggling racket with an Interpol Red Notice against him was brought from the UAE on Tuesday in an operation coordinated by the CBI…
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Humanitarian operations become ever more difficult to carry out in Gaza: WFP
Dubai: The United Nations World Food Programme confirmed today that humanitarian operations in the Gaza Strip have become more difficult than ever, especially with the approach of winter. “The increase in Israeli…
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Indian army departs for Oman to participate in Exercise Al Najah
New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent has departed for Oman to participate in the 5th edition of India-Oman Joint Military Exercise Al Najah. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted at Rabkoot…
