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UAE: 36-yr-old Keralite wins Rs 8.32 cr in Dubai Duty Free draw
Abu Dhabi: A 36-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,32,40,550) on Wednesday, September 27, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw.…
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‘Ertugrul’ star Engin Altan Düzyatan to appear in Dubai production
Abu Dhabi: Globally-acclaimed Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan is set to appear in a Dubai production as Turkey is now capitalising on joint productions with other countries. This was disclosed by Engin,…
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Saudi hospital successfully performs world’s 1st fully robotic liver transplant
Riyadh: In an unprecedented medical achievement, a Saudi hospital has successfully performed the world’s first-ever fully robotic liver transplant, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Riyadh-based King Faisal Specialist Hospital &…
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Lucid opens first-ever car manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: United States (US) based electric car maker Lucid Group, on Wednesday, September 27, officially opened the first-ever car manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. Lucid’s second Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-2) and first…
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Karim Benzema a ‘tacit supporter’ of Islamist ideology: French politician
French politician criticized footballer Karim Benzema for wearing Saudi dress to mark the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, September 22, Al Ittihad player, the Frenchman of Algerian origin,…
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Saudi Arabia: Are visitors allowed to use foreign driving licences?
Riyadh: In an effort to boost tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the authorities have allowed visitors to use a foreign driving licence for one year in the Kingdom, local media…
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Jordan downs two drones carrying drugs from Syria
Amman: The Jordanian military has shot down two drug-laden drones coming from Syrian territories. Eastern Military Region’s personnel intercepted two drones carrying crystal methamphetamine in quantity, the state-run Petra news agency reported…
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Gulf residents can soon travel to GCC countries on single visa
Gulf countries are considering the implementation of a single-visa system that would allow residents to travel freely within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The GCC comprises six member states—Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman,…
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Egypt uncovers eight storage rooms in Pyramid of Sahure
Cairo: A joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission discovered eight storage rooms in the Pyramid of Sahure in Giza province, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement. Mostafa Waziri, secretary general…
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Dubai-bound AI Express flight makes emergency landing at Kannur airport
Kochi: A Dubai-bound Air India Express flight from Kozhikode made an emergency landing at the Kannur airport on Wednesday after suffering a technical snag. The technical snag was noticed 15 minutes after…
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Tunisia: 106 arrested for illegal immigration over past 48 hrs
Tunis: The Tunisian National Guard has said that it has arrested 16 organisers of several migrant smuggling networks over the past 48 hours. The arrest operations were carried out in the southeastern…
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What is the maximum duration of sick leave in UAE?
Abu Dhabi: If you work in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and have been unwell and unable to work, questions on the maximum duration of sick leave, documents to be submitted and…
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In a first, Israeli minister arrives in Saudi Arabia for UN conference
Amidst an unprecedented diplomatic move towards normalisation between Saudi Arabia and Israel and coinciding with the visit of a Saudi diplomatic delegation to the West Bank, the Israeli Minister of Tourism has…
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Israel hits Gaza amid new border violence
Jerusalem: The Israeli military struck a Hamas post near the Gaza-Israel border, saying the airstrike was a response to an earlier petrol bomb thrown at an Israeli military post. A spokesperson for…
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First Saudi ambassador to Palestine arrives in West Bank
Ramallah: The first Saudi Ambassador to Palestine, Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, arrived in the West Bank, media reported. Leading an official delegation, Al-Sudairi, the non-resident ambassador to Palestine and non-resident consul general…
