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Kuwait introduces 3-month visa amnesty for expats
Kuwait: The ministry of interior (MoI) in Kuwait has announced a three-month amnesty for violators of residency laws in the country. In a statement, the ministry said that the amnesty, announced on…
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Football star Promes arrested in Dubai upon Dutch request
The Hague: Dutch professional footballer Quincy Promes, convicted for drug trafficking and stabbing his cousin, was arrested in Dubai at the request of Dutch authorities, the Dutch Public Prosecutor announced in a…
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Houthis to prevent Israel-linked ships from crossing Indian Ocean
In a new escalation and threat to navigation in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, Yemen’s Houthis have pledged to halt Israel-linked ships from crossing the Indian Ocean and from South Africa…
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Watch: Lionel Messi becomes face of Saudi Arabia’s luxury clothing brand
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has become the face of Saudi Arabia’s Sayaar, known for its clothing and luxury items. Taking to social media on Tuesday, March 12, Sayaar released an advertisement…
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1978 Rolex watch with Dubai ruler’s signature sold for Rs 2 cr
A unique Rolex watch with the signature of Dubai’s ruler was sold for Dirham 1.1 million (Rs 2,48,42,615) at an auction at the Concrete venue at Alserkal Avenue in the Al Quoz…
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Indian heart gives new lease of life to Oman national
New Delhi: A noble decision by family members of a deceased person from Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh to donate his organs, a patient from Oman got a new lease of life on…
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Swami Brahmaviharidas thanks PM Modi for overseeing BAPS temple project in Abu Dhabi
New Delhi: Seer Swami Brahmaviharidas met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Thursday, thanking him for overseeing the BAPS Hindu Temple project from its inception to completion in Abu Dhabi.…
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Sharjah’s Ramadan Shams Festival set to kick off on March 28
Sharjah: The Sharjah Media City (Shams) is gearing up for its “Ramadan Shams Festival” from March 28 to 31 this year, welcoming visitors. Hosted at the Shams Business Centre, the festival aims…
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Dubai Can cuts single-use plastic bottle usage by 18M in 2 years
Dubai: Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability initiative, has seen a reduction in the usage of an equivalent of almost 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in just two years since its…
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Palestinian President Abbas appoints Mohammad Mustafa as new PM
Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appointed economist and former senior government official, Mohammad Mustafa, as the new Prime Minister, his office said, according to a report in The Times of Israel. The…
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BP, UAE’s ADNOC suspend gas deal with Israel amid Gaza war
London: BP and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) oil company have halted discussions regarding the purchase of a 50 per cent stake in Israel’s primary natural gas producer, citing the ongoing Gaza…
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Israel receives Hamas’ response to Gaza truce proposal
Jerusalem: Israel has reportedly received Hamas’ response to a new ceasefire deal proposal from Qatari mediators. David Barnea, chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, on Thursday received the written response from Qatari…
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Saudi Arabia launches special passport stamp for Ramzan
The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior launched a special passport stamp for the Ramzan 1445 AH season in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture. This aims to document…
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More children killed in Gaza since Oct 7 than in 4 years of world wars: UNRWA
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini has announced that the number of children killed in Gaza Strip since October 7 surpasses the number of children…
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South Africa to take action against citizens serving in Israeli army
South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor recently announced that citizens fighting alongside or serving in the Israeli army will be arrested upon entering the country. This came in a speech delivered by…
