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Egypt opens Rafah crossing since ‘1st moment’ of Gaza conflict
Cairo: The Egyptian presidency, in response to US President Joe Biden’s statement, has said that Egypt has opened the Rafah crossing to enable the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip…
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Abu Dhabi Airport renamed Zayed International; airlines announce special offers
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International Airport has been officially renamed as Zayed International Airport and airlines have announced special offers to celebrate the historic occasion. On Friday, February 9, Sheikh Mohammed bin…
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US, UK launch 2 more airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
Sanaa: The US-British coalition has launched two airstrikes on Houthi sites in Yemen’s northern province of Saada, the media reported. The strikes targetted the area of al-Kutaynat in the northern border district…
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza nears 28,000: Ministry
Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to 27,947, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said. In a press statement, the Ministry said on Friday that…
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Palestinian Presidency condemns Israel’s military plans in Rafah ‘safe zone’
Ramallah: The Palestinian Presidency has condemned a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding plans to start a military operation in the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. Earlier,…
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Watch: 11,500 clothes laid on UK beach in memory of children killed in Gaza
At least 11,500 sets of children’s clothes were laid out at Bournemouth Beach in the United Kingdom (UK) in memory of children killed in the Gaza Strip since the October 7, 2023,…
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Turkey to reopen iconic Chora Church as mosque
In a significant development, the Byzantine Chora Church, dating back to the fourth century AD, is set to reopen as a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. In a statement,…
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Boeing to set up regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia
Boeing, a prominent US aerospace company, is set to establish its Middle East headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Boeing Saudi President Asaad Aljomoai confirmed that the license application has been submitted and…
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Watch: Rain pours while pilgrims perform Umrah in Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Much to the relief of locals residents and pilgrims performing Umrah at Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, rain began pouring over the city on Friday, February 9. The rainfall comes after…
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Watch: WWE legend Undertaker makes special appearance at Riyadh Season Cup final
Riyadh: WWE legend The Undertaker has made a surprise appearance at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to unveil the Riyadh Season Cup 2024 trophy. His appearance came before the kick-off…
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Watch: Dubai airport staff reunites elderly couple 15 mins before flight
Dubai: An elderly woman who got separated from her husband at Dubai International Airport (DXB) was reunited 15 minutes before their flight. In a video published by DXB on Instagram, Mohammed Sohrabi,…
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Israeli forces release attack dog on 4-yr-old Palestinian boy in West Bank
As Israel launched a full-blown aggression on Palestinians in Gaza, the occupation forces (IOF) on February 4, released an attack dog on 4-year-old Palestinian boy Ibrahim Hashash in the northern occupied West…
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Kuwait: Duration of family, tourist visas announced
Kuwait has announced that family visitor visas are valid for one month, while tourist visas are valid for three months, according to local media reports. Violation of the time to leave the…
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Saudi Arabia launches eight new e-services for expats, visitors
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has introduced eight new electronic services for expatriates and visitors as part of the Kingdom’s journey towards digital transformation. The newly…
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Saudi’s NEOM launches Xaynor: A beachfront private members’ club
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM, the 500 billion dollar mega tourism project, has announced the launch of Xaynor, a beachfront private members club, located on the pristine coastline of the…
