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Sheikh Mohammed announces Rs 68,154 cr rain drainage network in Dubai

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a Dirham 30 billion (Rs 6,81,54,23,09,100) ‘Tasreef’ project to develop a rain…
Texas woman tried to drown 3-year-old Palestinian child in pool

A 42-year-old woman in Euless, Texas, has been arrested after she allegedly tried to drown a three-year-old Palestinian girl in an apartment complex pool. Elizabeth Wolf was charged with attempted capital murder…

Saudi Arabia grants approved destination status to China

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has granted China the official Approved Destination Status (ADS) starting from July 1, 2024. The announcement comes after Kingdom’s participation in the second China roadshow and…
Kuwait to consider rehiring retired teachers

Kuwait: The Ministry of Education in Kuwait is considering rehiring retired teachers to address the ongoing shortages, especially in science-related fields. The relevant departments have finalized a report outlining necessary specializations and…
Israeli army kills senior Hamas weapons expert

Jerusalem: Israel’s military claimed on Monday, June 24, that it killed a senior Hamas weapons expert in the Gaza Strip while the offensive in Rafah city is continuing. In an update, the…
Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up for Olympic Day

Burj Khalifa in Dubai was emblazoned with the Olympic Games logo and the colours of its five rings to coincide with the celebration of the International Olympic Day on Sunday, June 23.…
In a first, UAE grocer Spinneys opens store in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Spinneys 1961 Holding PLC, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based grocery chain, opened its first store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, June 24. This new store is located…

Saudi Arabia: Over 1.4M people visit Rawdah during last six weeks

Madinah: A total of 1,403,640 people visited Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, between Dhul Qa’dah 1 and Dhul-Hijjah 14, 1445 AH-2024. The General Authority for the Care…
Jaishankar holds ‘productive & deep’ talks with UAE counterpart Al Nahyan

Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held “productive and deep” conversations with his United Arab Emirates counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on India and UAE’s “ever-growing” comprehensive strategic ties and…
UAE contributes Rs 208 cr to UN for humanitarian efforts in Sudan

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to provide emergency food assistance to populations affected by the crisis in Sudan and South Sudan.…
Indian envoy visits Berighat Air Base to meet IAF contingent in Egypt

Cairo: The defence cooperation between India and Egypt continues to strengthen with the fourth joint exercise between the Air Forces of the two nations being held from June 21-26. India’s Ambassador to…
Jaishankar participates in International Yoga Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday participated in the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Abu Dhabi. Jaishankar, along with Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, led the…
Netanyahu says intense fighting in Gaza to end ‘very soon’

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that intense fighting against Hamas is “very close” to an end. In an interview with Israeli Channel 14 TV news, Netanyahu on Sunday said…
1,301 pilgrims die in Haj 2024, 83% unauthorised: Saudi health minister

Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s health minister, Fahd al-Jalajel, said on Sunday, June 23, that the death toll during the Haj 1445 AH-2024 season reached 1,301. In a media interview, Al-Jalajel…
Jaishankar in UAE for bilateral talks, first stop at BAPS Hindu temple

Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday arrived here to hold wide-ranging talks with his United Arab Emirates counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Jaishankar visited the iconic BAPS Hindu…