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UAE: Two Indian expats win Rs 21 lakh each in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: Two Indian expatriates based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have each won an impressive 90,000 Dirham (Rs 21,26,519) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw.…
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UAE: NRI bizman Yusuff Ali donates Rs 47 cr to health care campaign
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian businessman, LuLu Group Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, M A Yusuff Ali, has announced his contribution of Dirham (Rs 47,28,28,800) to the Fathers’…
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Yemen’s Houthi group targets US aircraft carrier amid fresh airstrikes
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthis on Monday launched a second attack targeting a US aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea after the US military conducted fresh airstrikes on Houthi targets. “In response to…
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Ramzan in Madinah: A celebration of tradition, unity, and community spirit
The city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia embraces Ramzan with a unique blend of cherished traditions, unity, and a deep sense of community. As the holy month begins, the city comes alive…
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UAE announces Eid Al-Fitr holidays for public sector employees
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced the Eid Al-Fitr 2025 public holiday dates for public sector employees. In a circular issued on Monday, March 17, the Federal Authority for Government…
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At least 53 killed in US airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis
Sanaa: The Houthi-run Health Ministry has said that the overnight US strikes killed at least 53 people, including five women and two children, and wounded more than 100 people in Yemeni state…
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US & Iran-backed Houthis both vow escalation after airstrikes target rebels in Yemen
Cairo: The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the US launched airstrikes to deter the rebels from attacking military and commercial vessels on one of…
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Israel’s Netanyahu moves to dismiss chief of internal security service
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he has initiated the procedure to dismiss Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet, amid growing tensions with the internal security agency. According…
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Ramzan 2025: Haramain train operates over 3,400 trips
The Haramain High-Speed Railway is operating over 3,400 trips during the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025 — an increase of more than 21 percent compared to 1445 AH. The expanded service…
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Crown prince launches Saudi Architecture Characters Map
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has officially launched the Saudi Architecture Characters Map, showcasing 19 distinctive architectural styles inspired by the Kingdom’s diverse geographical and cultural…
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Watch: Turkish man cycles through 10 countries to perform Haj 2025
Burak Ozturk, a 26-year-old Turkish national, has embarked on an extraordinary journey covering more than 6,000 kilometres (3,728 miles) by bicycle from Stuttgart, Germany, to Saudi Arabia to perform the Haj pilgrimage…
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Makkah: Record 25M worshippers visit Grand Mosque in first 10 days of Ramzan
The Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has welcomed over 25 million worshippers and visitors in the first 10 days of Ramzan, marking a historic record for the holy site. According to…
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Foreigners can now own pharmacies in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a significant policy shift, temporarily allowing foreigners to own pharmacies — a reversal of the previous rule that restricted ownership to Saudi nationals. According…
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Iran denies aiding Yemen’s Houthi rebels after US strikes, threat from Trump
Tehran: Iran on Sunday once again denied aiding Yemen’s Houthi rebels after the United States launched a wave of airstrikes against them and President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would be held…