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20 nations to protect vessels in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden from Houthi attacks: US
More than 20 countries have agreed to participate in the US-led coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Houthi militants from Yemen. Pentagon spokesman General Pat Ryder…
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Israeli forces assault worshippers, prevent them from praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli occupation forces attacked worshippers in the vicinity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by beating, pushing and using tear gas bombs as they were heading to perform Friday prayers on December 22. For…
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You can get marriage contracts instantly via text in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: In a groundbreaking step, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has introduced a new service that allows couples to get their marriage contracts instantly through text messages and various digital channels.…
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Over 570K in Gaza facing ‘starvation, catastrophic hunger’: Report
The entire 2.2 million population of Gaza is facing crisis levels of hunger, with 576,600 individuals at catastrophic hunger and starvation due to insufficient food entering the territory since the war began…
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Nine Abu Dhabi parks secure World Disability Union’s prize
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced that nine parks for People of Determination (POD) across the Abu Dhabi Islands and the mainland received the World Disability Union Prize for 2023.…
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Will firms in Saudi Arabia increase salaries in 2024?
Salaries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are expected to increase by around 6 percent in the year 2024 due to unprecedented developments underway as part of Vision 2030. This came…
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Widow of slain Saudi journalist Khashoggi granted political asylum in US
Dubai: The widow of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was granted political asylum late last month in the United States, according to the New York Times. Khashoggi, who was a vocal critic…
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Iranian, Omani FMs discuss Gaza conflict over phone
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Hamad al-Busaidi have exchanged views on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip over phone, and discussed the expansion of…
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Pro-Iran militias launch 60 attacks on US bases in Syria to avenge Gaza conflict
Damascus: Pro-Iran militias have launched 60 attacks on American bases in Syria since October 19 in retaliation for the US’ backing of Israel during the Gaza conflict, a war monitor reported. The…
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AtkinsRealis wins contract for world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh
Canada-based global engineering services company AtkinsRéalis has been awarded the contract to masterplan the New Murabba project, the world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The contract was awarded by The…
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Watch Dubai’s New Year’s Eve fireworks aboard ferry, abra
Are looking for a unique way to view fireworks on the eve of the New Year 2024 in Dubai? The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has unveiled special offers and…
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Qatar extends Hayya card validity for visitors
The Qatari Ministry of Interior has extended the validity of the Hayya card for fans and organizers from outside the country to enter Qatar until February 24, 2024. The move aims to…
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Saudi Arabia designates 2024 as ‘Year of Camels’
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has designated 2024 as the “Year of Camels”, to celebrate the cultural significance of camels in the Arabian Peninsula’s people’s lives. The decision to designate the…
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UAE issues new law on mental health
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government has issued a Federal Law on mental health aimed at safeguarding patient rights and ensuring the highest quality of mental health care. The law…
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Switzerland donates Rs 96 crore to UNICEF for children in Gaza
Amid the ongoing Israeli military offensive on the Gaza Strip, the Switzerland government has shown its support to the children of Gaza Strip by contributing 10 million Swiss francs (Rs 96,60,74,871) to…
