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Iran sentences 2 women journalists to 3 years for ‘colluding with hostile countries’
Tehran: The Iranian authorities have ordered a three-year prison sentence for two women journalists for ‘colluding with hostile countries’, local media reported. A revolutionary court in Tehran sentenced Negin Bagheri and Elnaz…
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Watch: UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi returns to Earth after 6 months in space
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi returned to Earth on Monday, September 4, after a six-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS). The Crew6 team onboard the SpaceX Dragon…
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Dubai Fitness Challenge returns; know dates & more details
Abu Dhabi: The seventh edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is all set to kick off on Saturday, October 28, and will continue until Sunday, November 26, the Dubai Media Office…
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Explosion at gas station rocks Yemen’s capital
Sanaa: A massive explosion rocked a gas station in the Houthi-controlled Yemen’s capital of Sanaa, igniting a significant fire, reported by authorities and witnesses. The blast occurred at the Mufazer gas station,…
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Emirates extends closure of first-class check-in counters for refurbishment
Abu Dhabi: Emirates’ first-class check‑in counters will remain closed for refurbishment until Sunday, October 1, 2023, the airline said in a statement on Sunday, September 3. Emirates said, “We’re making your experience…
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Palestinian education minister resigns from PM Ishtaye’s govt
Ramallah: The Palestinian government has accepted Marwan Awartani’s resignation from the post of Education Minister. The resignation was tendered last week to Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye, the Education Ministry said on Sunday…
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Kuwait appoints new ministers of finance, education
Kuwait: Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has issued a decree appointing Adel Al-Mane as Minister of Education and Fahad Al-Jarallah as Minister of Finance, media reported. The decree was…
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Citizens of 82 countries can enter UAE without prior visa
In an effort to boost tourism and attract more visitors, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced that citizens from 82 countries can can now enter the UAE…
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SpaceX capsule carrying Sultan Al Neyadi undocks from space station
A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, September 3. After a 17-hour flight, Endeavour splashes down…
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Watch: Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shares last video from ISS
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who is all set to begin his return journey back to earth, has shared a last video aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on…
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Watch: UAE astronaut Al Neyadi’s father shares heartfelt message ahead of reunion
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who is set to make history on Monday, September 4, after completing the longest-ever Arab space mission, received a heartfelt message from…
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UAE-India flights: Airline offers promotional fares for new route; check details
Oman’s Salam Air has announced the launch of a new service from the city of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the city of Kozhikode in the Indian state of…
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World Senior Weightlifting Championship to kick off today in Riyadh
Riyadh: The World Senior Weightlifting Championship 2023 is to kick off on Sunday, Septmber 3, at the Ministry of Sports Hall of the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Saudi Arabia’s…
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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player in history to score 850 career goals
Riyadh: Saudi club Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score 850 goals in his career. The 38-year-old Ronaldo scored his 850th goal during his team’s Al-Nassr match,…
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Bright Star-23 exercise: IAF aircraft refuells Egyptian jet midair
Cairo: Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-78 air-to-air refuelling aircraft refuelled aircraft from the Egyptian Air Force during Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23, informed Indian Air Force on Sunday. Taking to X, (formerly Twitter), IAF…
