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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…
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UAE leaders extend Deepawali wishes in Hindi
On the occasion of Deepawali, the Indian festival of lights, on Thursday, October 31, United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have expressed their best wishes to everyone celebrating in the country and across…
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Former Dubai Duty Free chief Colm McLoughlin passes away
The former chief executive of Dubai Duty Free (DDF), Colm McLoughlin, passed away on Wednesday, October 30. He was 81. McLoughlin is survived by his wife, daughters Tyna and Mandy, and son Niall.…
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US-British coalition launches airstrike on Yemen’s Hodeidah: Houthi TV
Sanaa: A warplane belonging to the US-British navy coalition launched an airstrike on Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah on Thursday early morning, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. “The strike hit…
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Saudi Arabia bans Singham Again, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Reports
The government of Saudi Arabia has reportedly banned the release of Ajay Devgan starter Singham Again and Kartik Aryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyya 3 over references to religious material, mythology and homosexuality. However, so…
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PIF, Google Cloud to set up AI hub in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Google Cloud recently announced a strategic partnership to create a new global artificial intelligence (AI) hub near Dammam, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region.…
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Gold prices in Dubai hit new record high on Deepawali
Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), jumped to a new record high on Thursday morning, October 31, the day of the Indian festival—Deepawali. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a 24-carat gold rate trading…
