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Haj 2024: First batch of Palestinian pilgrims arrives in Makkah
Makkah: The first batch of pilgrims from the State of Palestine has arrived in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024. Upon arrival, the pilgrims were…
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Eid Al Adha 2024: UAE announces holidays for public, private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors to mark Eid AlAdha 1445 AH-2024. This came in a circular issued by the…
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Israel ‘rescues’ four hostages held by Hamas since October
Jerusalem: Israel on Saturday announced that its forces have in two separate special operations rescued four Israeli hostages, including 25-year-old Noa Argamani, held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, last year.…
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Bahrain seeks to normalise ties with Iran after 8 year hiatus: Official
Bahrain has sent a message to Islamic Republic of Iran through Russia to normalise relations after a hiatus of more than eight years. The announcement was made by Mohammad Jamshidi, deputy chief…
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UAE to open 6,000 rest stations for delivery riders
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that 6,000 rest stations will be provided for delivery riders across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the midday break,…
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Saudi Arabia urges preachers to shorten Friday prayers, sermons during Haj
Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has urged imams and khatibs of the two holy mosques to shorten the Friday…
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Performing Haj without a permit is sin, says Saudi Grand Mufti
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikhq, has emphasized that performing Haj without a permit is considered a sin…
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UN adds Israel on blacklist for violations against children
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has added Israeli army to the blacklist of countries for commiting grave violations against Palestinian children during war in Gaza Strip. “I received the official notification about…
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UAE: Air Arabia resumes its flights to Basra in Iraq
Abu Dhabi: The Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, today marked the resumption of its first flight to Basra in Iraq from Sharjah International Airport. The…
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UAE floating hospital hosts entertainment event for Gaza children
Al Arish: The staff of the UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, arranged a recreational day for the children of Gaza.…
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Houthis claim attacks against 2 commercial vessels in Red Sea
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for launching missile and drone attacks against two commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a statement on Friday…
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Blinken to head to Middle East to push for Gaza ceasefire deal
Hyderabad: Blinken to head to Middle East to push for Gaza ceasefire deal Washington, June 8 (IANS/DPA) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to travel to the Middle East next…
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Delegates walk out of UN meeting amid Israeli official’s speech
Amid a speech by an Israeli official at the International Labour Conference in Geneva, dozens of delegates walked out of the meeting. The walkout occurred when the Israeli official responded to criticism…
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Man sets himself afire outside Jordanian govt building in suspected protest against Israel
In a tragic incident, a man set himself on fire last night outside a government building in the southern Jordanian city of Aqaba, local news reported. The motive for the self-immolation is…
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Saudi minister warns pilgrims against political slogans during Haj
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah, Tawfiq al-Rabiah, in his recent speech said that political slogans have no place during the Haj pilgrimage. He announced that 1.2 million…
