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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…
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Saudi Arabia plans to boost oil production capacity to 12.3 million BPD by 2028
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has announced the Kingdom’s ambitious plan to increase its oil production capacity to 12.3 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2028. This significant…
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Over 1.2 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia: Haj minister
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has witnessed an influx of pilgrims for this Haj season 2024 (in 1445 AH), with over 1.2 million devotees arriving in the…
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UAE to celebrate Philippines 126th independence anniversary on June 9
The “Emirates Loves the Philippines” social media page, will host a massive celebration for the Filipino community in the UAE at the Dubai World Trade Centre on June 9. The event marks…
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Israel strikes UN school, US urges ‘full transparency’
Washington: The United States has called for an investigation into the deadly Israeli airstrike on a school building run by the UN agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees in central Gaza and told…
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Eid Al Adha 2024: Saudi Arabia announces holidays for private sector
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors to mark Eid AlAdha 1445 AH-2024. Taking to X, the…
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Saudi Arabia: 2 Indian Haj pilgrims dead in elevator crash in Makkah
Jeddah: Two Indian Haj pilgrims have been reported dead following an elevator accident in their accommodation in Aziziyah district of Makkah in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, June 6. The pilgrims who had…
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Israeli soldier, 13 Palestinians killed as fierce clashes persist in Gaza: Sources
Gaza: At least 13 Palestinians were killed in the Israeli bombing of a house and a youth gathering in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian sources have said. Israeli warplanes on Thursday bombed a…
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New lease on life: Filipino conjoined twins successfully separated in Riyadh
Riyadh: Surgeons in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, June 6, successfully separated Filipino conjoined twins— Akhizah and Ayeesha Yusoph after a complex surgery at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital…
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Remains of ‘made in India’ missile found in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes
A recent deadly Israeli attack on a UN-run school in Nuseirat Gaza has brought to light the involvement of Indian-made military equipment in the ongoing conflict. The remains of a missile dropped…
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Eid Al Adha on June 16 in Saudi Arabia, Dhul-Hijjah begins tomorrow
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH-2024, has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, June 6. Therefore, Friday, June 7, will be…
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Haj 2024: Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly to deliver Arafat sermon
Riyadh: Sheikh Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly, an imam at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, will deliver the sermon on Arafat Day for this year’s Haj pilgrimage. Sheikh Maher will deliver the sermon…
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Eid Al Adha 2024: Sheikh Hamdan orders early payment of salaries
Dubai: Ahead of Eid Al Adha 2024, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has directed the early disbursement of June salaries for Dubai government employees The salaries are scheduled…
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Kuwait lifts restrictions on hiring overseas workers
Kuwait: In a significant move, the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) in Kuwait has relaxed work permit issuance, allowing companies to hire overseas workers without any restrictions. Employers can now hire overseas…
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Faiza Shaheen to stand as independent after Labour blocks candidacy over Israeli post
British academic and economist Faiza Shaheen, who was recently blocked by the Labour Party from standing as a candidate, has announced that she will now stand as an independent for the general…
