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Hamas ready to observe ceasefire in Gaza if ruled by ICJ
Gaza: Hamas has announced that the group is ready to observe a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issues a ruling calling for it as long…
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CIA, Mossad chiefs to meet Qatar PM to discuss Gaza truce
Tel Aviv: The director of the American spy agency, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the chief of the Israel Spy agency, Mossad, will be meeting the Prime Minister of Qatar in a…
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Saudi Arabia to launch ME’s first luxurious ‘Dream of the Desert’ train
Riyadh: In a groundbreaking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement to launch the luxurious ‘Dream of the Desert’ train service for the first time in the Kingdom and…
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Palestine enters Asian Cup knockouts for first-time ever
The Palestinian national football team has qualified for the knockout rounds of the Asian Cup for the first time in its career on Tuesday, January 23. The 3-0 victory over Hong Kong…
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Qatar ‘appalled’ by Netanyahu’s remarks on Gaza mediation
Qatar said Wednesday, January 24, that it was appalled by remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling Doha’s role as a mediator in the ongoing war in Gaza as ‘problematic’. Taking to X, Qatari Ministry of Foreign…
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Sharjah Light Festival 2024 to kick off in February
The much anticipated 13th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) is set to take place from Wednesday, February 7 to Thursday, February 18. The event, organised by the Sharjah Commerce and…
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Kuwait’s Emir appoints Prime Minister as deputy
Kuwait: The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has appointed Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah as deputy Emir when he is not in the country. On Wednesday,…
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Kuwait: 9 Indian workers repatriated for celebrating Ram Temple inauguration
At least nine Indian workers in Kuwait were sacked from their jobs after celebrating the inauguration of Ram Temple at the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP),…
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UN asks Houthis to reconsider order to expel US, UK nationals
United Nations: The United Nations has asked Yemen’s Houthi authorities to reconsider their decision to expel US and British nationals working for the world body in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Stephane Dujarric,…
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ICJ to deliver interim ruling on genocide case against Israel on Friday
Tel Aviv: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will on Friday announce its verdict on South Africa’s plea for an interim ruling in its genocide case against Israel. South African officials, according…
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UP man in Saudi Arabia booked for wife’s rape and murder
Fatehpur: A man from Uttar Pradesh, who works in Saudi Arabia, has been accused of hatching conspiracy for contract killing of his wife in a remote village of Fatehpur district. He assured…
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Saudi Arabia set to open first-ever alcohol store for diplomats
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to open its first alcohol store in the capital Riyadh, exclusively for non-Muslim diplomats. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters…
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Hyderabadi techie wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
Hyderabad: A 53-year-old Saudi Arabia-based Hyderabadi man won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,30,85,150) on Wednesday, January 24, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Edward George,…
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Saudi Arabia jumps 25 places in statistical performance index in 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has jumped 25 places during 2023 on the World Bank’s recent Statistical Performance Index (SPI) report. The Kingdom, represented by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT),…
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Over 25K carpets rolled out daily at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
More than 25,000 carpets are rolled out daily at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia for the comfort of worshipers and pilgrims. The carpets are daily sterilized and perfumed using top-quality…
