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Now get business licence in UAE in just 45 minutes

Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) gives entrepreneurs in the country the opportunity to start a new business by obtaining a licence in just 45 minutes, the…
Kuwait cracks down on 964 illegal expats in five months

Kuwait: Kuwait has arrested around 964 illegal expatriates in the past five months for violating residency and labour laws, according to recent data issued by the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM). Domestic…

Madinah recruits over 9900 workers to serve Haj pilgrims

Riyadh: Ahead of Haj season, the authorities in Madinah, Saudi Arabia have recruited more than 9900 workers to serve pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Madinah Municipality said that they…
Iran’s atomic chief hails nuclear progress despite threats, sanctions

Tehran: Iran’s atomic chief has said that his country has developed “complicated” nuclear technologies under difficult conditions and amid the enemies’ threats and sanctions. President of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran…
Iraq: Two army officers killed in IS attack in Kirkuk province

Baghdad: Two Iraqi Army officers were killed and three others wounded in an attack by Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq’s northern province of Kirkuk, the Iraqi military said. The attack occurred…
Iran’s Khamenei: Nothing wrong with reaching nuke deal with west

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said there is nothing wrong with reaching a nuclear deal providing that the country’s atomic infrastructure remains “intact,” according to state media. The top leader…
Iranian, Qatari FMs call for expansion of bilateral ties

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani have called for further expansion of bilateral relations. In a phone call, the two Foreign Ministers…

Houthi ‘economic war’ threatens peace prospects, Yemeni PM says

Aden: Yemen’s Prime Minister Maeen Abdul-Malik has warned that the “economic war” waged by the Houthi rebels against his government jeopardises prospects for peace in the war-ravaged Arab country. Speaking during a…
After 12-year boycott, Arab governments welcome back Syrian President Assad

Nicosia: Despite the fact that he was the person mainly responsible for the death of more than half a million Syrians and the forcible displacement of 12 million people, Syrian President Bashar…
Qatar: Kerala man wins Rs 16 lakh in Emirates Draw

Doha: Qatar-based Indian expatriate from Kerala won the grand prize of Dirhams 75,000 (Rs 16,83,477) in Emirates Draw’s latest game, Fast5. The winner Anas Mokagikkal bagged the mega prize after he matched…
UAE: Muslim expats can sponsor 2 wives at same time; Here’s all you need to know

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has said that Muslims residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are allowed to sponsor two wives at the…
Saudi Arabia optimistic about exceptional, safe Haj pilgrimage

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) said it expects an exceptional and safe Haj pilgrimage, which is expected to start on June 26. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the General…
For 23rd week, Israelis protest against judicial overhaul, Arab crime deaths

Tel Aviv: Thousands of Israelis protested in several cities for the 23rd week in a row against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to overhaul the judicial system, as well as…
Saudi Yoga team wins first-ever international championship

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) marked another milestone as the Yoga national team won its first-ever international contest, the 2nd Mt Everest International Yoga Championship held in Nepal’s Kathmandu from…
UAE announces Eid Al Adha holiday dates

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Government Human Resources Authority (FAHR) on Sunday announced Eid Al Adha holidays for public sector employees. Public sector will get holidays from Dhul-Hijjah 9 to…