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Bahrain approves import of 10-year-old cars
Manama: In a significant move, Bahrain Parliament has recently approved the import of 10-year-old cars amid a rise in the prices of used cars, local media reported. Earlier, cars older than five…
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Over 900 companies in UAE found breaking Emiratisation rules
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has revealed that 916 companies have been fined for violating Emiratisation rules since they came into force in mid-2022. These private sector…
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Duped Indian youth dies in Saudi deserts while finding way back
Jeddah: For nearly fifteen days, the lifeless body of 22-year-old Alam Juned lay in the inhospitable deserts near Wadi Dawasir, around 600 km from Riyadh. His body was found partially decomposed and…
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Major shipping firms suspend Red Sea route after Houthi strikes
A number of major shipping companies have suspended operations in the Red Sea amid security concerns after a series of attacks on ships by Houthi militants from Yemen. In recent weeks, the Houthi group…
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15% increase in air traffic at UAE airports during COP28
Dubai: Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), said the UAE’s airports witnessed a 15 percent increase in air traffic during the 28th Conference of the Parties…
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King Faisal Mosque in Guinea reopens as Saudi Arabia funds Rs 41.28 cr
The King Faisal Mosque in Guinea Conakry recently reopened following a restoration project funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) government, amounting to 5 million (Rs 41.28 crore) US dollars. Sheikh…
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Situation in southern Gaza hospitals catastrophic: Health Ministry
Gaza: The Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in Gaza on Tuesday said the situation of hospitals in southern Gaza is catastrophic and complex amid the raging war in the besieged enclave. In an…
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Gaza death toll surpasses 19,400 since Oct 7
Gaza: Since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7, at least 19,453 Palestinians have died in Gaza as of Tuesday, the Ministry of Health in the besieged enclave said. According to…
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Jordanian army arrests nine drug smugglers on border with Syria
Amman: The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army have announced that its border guards had arrested nine smugglers after armed clashes along the country’s northern border with Syria. The army also claimed it had…
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Egypt’s Sisi wins third term as President with 89.6% of vote
Cairo: Egypt’s National Election Authority (NEA) has declared that incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi won the 2024 presidential election with nearly 40 million, or 89.6 per cent of valid votes. At a press…
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Hungary, Turkey elevate bilateral ties to ‘priority strategic’ level
Budapest: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed an agreement here elevating the bilateral ties to “priority strategic” level. Orban on Monday told a joint press conference…
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Paytm offers discount on flight tickets for Dubai Shopping Festival
New Delhi: One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns leading payments and financial services company Paytm, on Tuesday announced great discounts on flight tickets for users attending the Dubai Shopping Festival, running from…
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Direct flight services launched from Hyderabad to Muscat
Hyderabad: Salam Air, a low-cost airline, has inaugurated direct flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, to Muscat, Oman. The flights are scheduled to depart from Hyderabad every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and…
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Pics of Saudi Prince’s 80 falcons on flight resurface on net
In an unusual sight, a Saudi Arabian prince once bought a individual airplane seats for each of his 80 falcons. A photo of a flight with birds occupying a large section of…
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Israel kills 505 Palestinians in West Bank since Jan 2023
At least 505 Palestinians have been killed since the beginning of 2023 by the Israeli occupation forces, according to ministry of health. In a statement, on Sunday, December 17, the ministry said…
