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Israeli archaeologists find earliest evidence of biblical scarlet dye
Israeli archaeologists working in the Judean Desert found the earliest evidence of Biblical scarlet dye, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday. The rare textile, 3,800 years old and less than two…
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UAE research rain enhancement programme science seeks collaborative opportunities with US researchers
The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has concluded its roadshow in the United States. With an agenda focused on exploring new opportunities for innovative research collaboration in the fields…
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Challenges for aid deliveries in northern Gaza increase: UN
United Nations: Workers delivering relief to northern Gaza, in addition to everyday Gaza challenges, must now coordinate with Israeli authorities before passing through a military checkpoint, UN humanitarians have said. The UN…
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Hezbollah military official killed in Israeli airstrike
Beirut: A military official of Lebanon’s Hezbollah was killed on Thursday in an Israeli airstrike in Jibal al-Butm in southwest Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua news agency. The sources, who spoke…
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Two killed, nine injured in Lebanon traffic accident
Beirut: Two people were killed and nine others injured on Thursday, July 18, in a traffic accident in Lebanon’s northern village of Jran in Batroun district, the National News Agency reported. According…
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ISIS claims Oman Mosque attack; Indian victim’s remains to be repatriated
The ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) terrorist group claimed responsibility on Tuesday, July 16, for a deadly attack on a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Oman’s capital city of Muscat that…
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UN chief urges renewed focus on political resolution to Gaza crisis
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged a renewed emphasis on a political resolution to the persistent crisis in Gaza. “We must refocus on finding a political solution that will end…
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30Export, Almarai sign MoU to increase purchasing power of national products
Riyadh: Licensed export house 30Export and Almarai Company have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth Sudi Riyals 60 million to increase the purchasing power of high-quality national products outside Saudi Arabia.…
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Iran rejects allegations of involvement in assassination bid on Trump
Iran has strongly denied accusations of its involvement in a plot to assassinate former United States President Donald Trump while expressing its intention to pursue legal action against Trump for his alleged…
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Harsh weather: UAE embassy advises caution to Emiratis in Ottawa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mission in Ottawa has urged its citizens in Canada, to exercise caution due to unstable weather conditions and the risk of floods in various parts of the…
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Capsized Comoros-flagged vessel transmitted distress call on July 14
The capsized Comoros flagged vessel, MT Falcon Prestige, transmitted a distress call around 10 pm on July 14 off the coast of Oman. “The merchant vessel has a crew of 16, of…
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Dubai company successfully tests UAE’s first driverless trucks
In a significant development, a Dubai-based company has completed the first stage of trials for the UAE’s first driverless trucks. The trials were conducted by Dubai South, a major aviation and logistics…
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FTA launches ‘Maskan’ App to streamline VAT refunds for UAE citizens
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched its new smart application, ‘Maskan’, which forms part of its continuous efforts to implement digital transformation plans and provide outstanding tax services in line with…
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UAE condemns shooting incident in Oman
The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident that took place in the vicinity of a mosque in the Wadi Al Kabir region of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, which resulted in…
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Muscat Mosque shooting: Indian among 6 killed; 3 perpetrators shot dead
Muscat: An Indian national was among six people killed in an attack on the Ali bin Abi Talib mosque in Muscat the capital city of Oman. The Indian embassy in Muscat informed…
