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Meta suspends Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza’s Facebook account
Meta on Friday, March 15, suspended the Facebook account of prominent Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza, who has been documenting the impact of the Israel’s war on Gaza. Taking to Instagram, Motaz has…
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Al-Taneem Mosque: Historic site for Umrah performers in Makkah
The Al-Taneem Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is a significant historical landmark and one of the oldest mosques in Islam, known for Muslims performing Umrah. It is located 7 km northwest of…
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ICC should issue arrest warrant against Israeli min Ben Gvir: Palestine’s MFA
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant against Israel’s extreme far-right Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, who bragged…
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Israel plans to move displaced Palestinians to ‘humanitarian islands’
Israel is planning to move 1.4 million displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip towards “humanitarian islands” before its planned ground offensive in Rafah. The chief spokesman of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF),…
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Gaza ceasefire on cards as Israel likely to release 1000 Palestinian prisoners
Tel Aviv: A six-week ceasefire in Gaza is on the cards in the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel after both sides communicated to the mediators on stepping down from their earlier…
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UAE announces arrival of first aid ship to Gaza via maritime corridor
Dubai: The UAE has announced the arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of food and relief supplies to the Gaza Strip. The aid was delivered via a maritime corridor launched…
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UAE: Air Arabia shareholders approve 20% dividend distribution
Sharjah: Air Arabia PJSC shareholders approved the distribution of a 20 per cent cash dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2023 (FY2023), at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The…
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Five children among 21 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey
Istanbul: At least 21 illegal migrants were killed on Friday when their boat sank off Turkey’s Aegean coast, country’s national public broadcaster said. The incident occurred off the coast of Eceabat District…
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Saudi Arabia: Non-oil activity record highest level in its history
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities recorded their highest ever contribution to real gross domestic product (GDP) during 2023, at 50 percent. According to a statement by the Saudi General Authority…
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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…
