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Israeli parliament gives initial approval to controversial bill
Jerusalem: The Israeli parliament on Tuesday voted early in favour of a controversial bill that limits part of the Supreme Court’s powers, part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned judicial overhaul. Netanyahu’s…
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World Muslim League chief arrives in India on 6-day visit
New Delhi: The India visit of Dr Mohammad Bin Abdulkarim al-Issa, Secretary-General of the World Muslim League is aimed to communicate the message of moderation and interfaith unity. His visit to India…
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Cable cars & greenery: Envisaging Dubai in 2040
Abu Dhabi: Known for its skyscrapers and its luxury resorts, Dubai has come up with a comprehensive project plan that lays out the future of Dubai’s sustainable urban development. Sheikh Mohammed bin…
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Two car bombs kill at least eight in northern Syria
Damascus: Eight people including three children were killed in two separate car bombings in Jarabulus in northern Syria. On Sunday evening, a car carrying three children among five people exploded in front…
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940 minors held in Kuwait since Jan for driving sans licence
Kuwait: Kuwait’s general directorate of traffic revealed that a total of 940 juveniles were arrested in the country for driving without a licence during the first half of 2023, local media reported.…
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Here’s how to get Haj completion certificate online
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced steps for issuing the Haj completion certificate for the year 1444 AH. Pilgrims wishing to obtain the certificate can download…
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UAE, Azerbaijan introduce visa-free travel
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Azerbaijan have agreed to a mutual visa exemption, allowing their citizens to travel freely between the two countries. The agreement which came into effect on July…
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Dubai Court launches first inheritance department for non-Muslims
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Courts has established its first inheritance department for non-Muslims residing in the emirates, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported. This development allows non-Muslims to prepare and implement their will according…
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Palestinian woman shot at by Israeli forces in Jerusalem
A 60-year-old Palestinian woman was injured by Israeli forces after she tried to stab a security guard at a light rail station near Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem on Sunday, Palestinian media reported.…
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Saudi Arabia expects over 10M pilgrims in new Umrah season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) expects more than 10 million Muslim pilgrims to attend the new season of Umrah or lesser pilgrimage that is due to start from Muharram 1,…
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Syria quashes accreditation of BBC scribes for ‘spreading fake news’
Damascus: The Syrian government has quashed the accreditation of two Syrian journalists working for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) over allegedly spreading “misleading information and politicising coverage of the war-torn country”. The…
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Jobs in Saudi: Riyadh Air is hiring; check details here
Riyadh: If you’re looking for a job in the aviation sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), here is an opportunity for you. Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, is recruiting…
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Turkey’s Erdogan tries to play peacemaker in Middle east
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, having won the recent elections in Turkey, after weathering the biggest challenge in his long career, is trying once again to play the role of peacemaker…
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Egypt to host summit of Sudan’s neighbours in effort to end war
Cairo: Egypt has announced the plan to host a summit meeting for Sudan’s neighbouring countries four days ago to find peaceful solutions to the Sudan crisis. Leaders attending the meeting would discuss…
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Iraq loses 5,000 MW of electricity as Iran reduces gas supplies
Baghdad: The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity has said that Iraq lost 5,000 megawatt of electricity because of a shortage of gas supply by Iran, media reported. The loss of nearly 5,000 megawatt…
