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Saudi lawyer takes home Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 30-year-old Saudi national won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,31,45,950) on Wednesday, January 17, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Jawaher Alamoudi, became a one…
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Qarnit mountain in Taif offers visitors a breathtaking view
Taif, a major tourist destination in Saudi Arabia, boasts numerous natural, historical, and cultural monuments. Among its attractions, Qarnit Mountain stands out, which is considered the most famous and highest in Taif. Qarnit…
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Sankranti fete cheers Telugu expats in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam
Jeddah: A celebratory mood is prevailing among the Telangana expatriate community across the Gulf region as Sankranti festivities are being organised on a grand scale. The harvest festival of Sankranti is celebrated…
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Kuwait issues new rules for expats’ end-of-service benefits
The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued new rules and regulations for the payment of end-of-service benefits to non-Kuwaiti employees, local media reported. The new rules require an end-of-service gratuity form,…
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Shab-e-Meraj: Kuwait announces public holiday on Feb 8
The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced Thursday, February 8, as an official holiday for Shab-e-Meraj. All ministries, government bodies, public institutions, and agencies will be closed. As the country observes a…
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Saudi Arabia approves 5-day maximum holidays for Eid Al-fitr, Eid Al-Adha
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s council of ministers has set a maximum five-day official holidays for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha in specific government entities. The administrative lists of specific government…
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Saudi Arabia reduces fee for hiring domestic workers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reduced the maximum fees for hiring domestic workers from several countries. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) revised fees for the…
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Pakistan expels Iran ambassador, recalls envoy after air strike
Islamabad: Following Iran’s launch of a barrage of missiles on Pakistan, Islamabad on Wednesday expelled the Iranian ambassador and recalled its ambassador from Tehran, Geo News reported. “Pakistan has decided to recall…
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5000 cabin crew positions open at Emirates: Here’s how to apply
Jeddah: The carriers in the Gulf region are witnessing a rise in capacity and passenger traffic. They are signing long-term deals to acquire new aircrafts. The airlines operating in the UAE also…
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32 suspects detained in Turkey over links to 2016 failed coup
Ankara: Turkish police on Wednesday detained 32 suspects over their links to the failed coup attempt in 2016, according to the country’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. In a post on X, Yerlikaya…
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Watch: Saudi Arabia to transform grounded planes into cafes
Riyadh: In an innovative initiative, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to transform grounded Boeing planes into cafes, restaurant, musical theatres and various experiences in Riyadh. Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh, Chairman…
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Kuwait forms new govt led by Sheikh Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem
Kuwait on Wednesday, January 17, formed a new government headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. This is the first Kuwaiti government during the era…
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Turkey to continue cross-border operations on Kurdish militants in Iraq: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country will continue cross-border operations against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) until it is cleared from northern Iraq. “Our operations in this region…
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US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen for a third time
Aden: The US has reportedly conducted a series of fresh airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen’s central province of Al Bayda. Yasser Jahlan, a local government official, said that the strikes occurred…
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Two US Navy SEALs missing in operation near Somalia
Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that two Navy SEALs were missing in a recent operation conducted by the American military near the coast of Somalia to seize what it said…
