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UAE: ERC to organise ‘Grace Preservation First Global Conference’ in September

Abu Dhabi: The Grace Preservation First Global Conference, organized by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and…
Iranian, 4 Iraqis get life term for killing US citizen

Baghdad: The Iraqi judiciary has sentenced an Iranian citizen and four Iraqi nationals to life imprisonment for killing a US citizen in Baghdad last year, the country’s Interior Ministry said in a…

Saudi Arabia to empower women serving at 2 holy mosques

Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque claimed that the kingdom was preparing a comprehensive strategy to enable women to serve pilgrims at the two holy mosques…
Why doesn’t Saudi Arabia grant citizenship to expats?

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has very stringent citizenship laws, with foreigners traditionally not being given citizenship. However, on rare occasions, Saudi officials grant citizenship to persons who must either possess great…
Saudi: Umrah ministry offers assistance to specially-abled worshipers; check

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced special assistance for people with disabilities in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the season…
Iran bans weightlifter for life over handshake with Israeli athlete

Iran imposed a lifetime ban on their weightlifter on Wednesday, August 30 after the athlete shook hands and greeted an Israeli counterpart at the World Master Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Poland, while…
Two Indian expats win Rs 22L each in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi

Two Indian expatriates won the grand prize of Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,50,054) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winners— Rajeeb Rahman and Nikhilchandra Shah— bagged the prize after…

Zionist-terrorist cells dismantled by Iran Intelligence forces: Ministry

The Intelligence Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Esmail Khatib said that its forces traced and dismantled a terror network of cells affiliated with the Israeli regime in four provinces across…
Slain Journalist Abu Akleh’s memorial mural unveiled in Bethlehem

A mural of Al Jazeera’s slain journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh was inaugurated on Wednesday, August 30, in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. The municipality of Bethlehem unveiled the…
Abu Dhabi International Airport to welcome travellers to new terminal

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the forthcoming opening of its state-of-the-art new terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Known as Midfield Terminal Building during the construction phase, ‘Terminal A’ is…
Under UAE President’s patronage, Al Dhafra Festival kicks off October 21

Al Dhafra: Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 17th edition of Al Dhafra Festival is set to take place from 21 October 2023…
UAE: Al Neyadi to return to Earth on September 3

Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi is scheduled to return from the International Space Station (ISS) on September 3, following his completion of the…
Benjamin Netanyahu’s son Yair loses libel case

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son Yair Netanyahu lost a libel case and was ordered to pay 130,000 Shekels (about USD 35,000) in damages. Dana Cassidy, an activist for Benny…
Israeli youths defy conscription to protest judicial overhaul

Jerusalem: Around 220 Israeli youngsters have announced their rejection of the mandatory military draft in protest against the government’s judicial overhaul plan, further raising concerns over the plan’s potential impact on the…
How can Indians get a 14-day visa after arriving in UAE?

Indian citizens possessing a normal passport are eligible to avail of a 14-day visa on arrival in the UAE if they fulfil certain criteria. Citizens of over 80 countries are eligible for…