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Makkah, Madinah rank among world’s top visitor cities
Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrim Experience Program (PEP) has highlighted major gains in pilgrim services and global tourism rankings, with Makkah and Madinah securing places among the world’s leading visitor destinations in its 2025…
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Dubai’s Jebel Ali hit by seven explosions in 20 minutes: Reports
Dubai: Multiple explosions rocked Dubai’s Jebel Ali industrial zone and port early on Wednesday, August 5, with the cause of the incident remaining unclear. Iran’s Mehr News Agency, citing Emirati officials, reported…
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UAE deports Indian fugitive Vishakha Rathod over Rs 88 cr fraud
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has deported Indian fugitive Vishakha Rathod to India in connection with an alleged Rs 88-crore investment fraud case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said.…
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Indian expat killed in Dubai showroom gas blast
Dubai: An Indian expatriate from Kerala was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom in Dubai, according to a media report. Shijin Paul, 27, from Kerala’s Kollam district, died…
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Hyderabad woman goes missing in Dubai, family seeks help
Hyderabad: A 24-year-old woman from Hyderabad has gone missing in Dubai months after relocating to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for employment, prompting her family to seek police assistance. According to media…
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Riyadh Air launches first India route with Mumbai service
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia-based Riyadh Air has commenced its first scheduled service to India, launching daily non-stop flights between Riyadh and Mumbai on Tuesday, August 4. The new route connects King Khalid International…
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Netanyahu says Israel won’t leave Gaza before Hamas disarms
Gaza City: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday, August 4, that Israel will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed and pushed back on a…
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Iran, Oman working on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Cairo: Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the disputed Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war. The emerging agreement calls for ships to…
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Desi Bling star denies reports of UAE asset freeze
Dubai-based Indian-origin businessman and Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal has said that no competent enforcement or regulatory authority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued any official announcement or public disclosure…
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Iran war: US job openings slip to 7.4 million, markets resilient
US job openings fell slightly in June, but the labour market continued to show resilience in the face of an economic shock from fighting in Iran and the closure of the Strait…
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Indian cargo ship sinks off Yemen’s Hodeidah coast, 14 rescued
An Indian cargo ship sank in the Red Sea after an explosive boat struck the vessel off Yemen’s Hodeidah coast, with all 14 crew members rescued in a joint maritime operation, Yemeni…
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US used up ‘virtually all’ of its long-range missiles in Iran war
The United States Army has reportedly used up most its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its war with Iran, reaching the fifth month, Reuters reported. Citing sources familiar with the…
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Hyderabad Airport joins Emirates SkyCargo freighter network
Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport on Tuesday, August 4, welcomed the successful commencement of Emirates SkyCargo’s Boeing 777 Freighter service connecting Taipei–Hyderabad–Dubai. The new service will enhance trade connectivity between East Asia,…
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Watch: Dubai’s viral robot Bu Sunaidah ‘marries’ Moza
Dubai: Dubai’s AI-powered humanoid robot Bu Sunaidah has unveiled a wedding-themed celebration with fellow robot Moza, drawing widespread attention across social media for its blend of advanced technology and Emirati traditions. The…
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Mass funeral held for 112 Palestinians killed in deadly 2023 strike
Gaza: Palestinians gathered on Tuesday, August 4, for a mass funeral of more than 100 Palestinians from the Hassayna and Abu Sharia clan, finally recovered from a deadly Israeli strike in Gaza…
