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Ever wondered why lightning strikes only clock tower in Makkah?
Whenever rain pours in the holy site in Makkah City, thunderstorms and lightning striking the crescent of the clock tower installed in the Kabba premise go viral on social media. Ever wondered…
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If you lose a job in UAE, can a travel ban be imposed over undone loans?
Abu Dhabi: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a personal loan taken from a lender may fall under the provisions of the ‘Loan Agreement’ format approved by the Central Bank of UAE.…
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Saudi Arabia: Rs 11K fine for sound pollution near schools
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced the imposition of a fine of up to Saudi Riyal 500 (Rs 11,004) for motorists making noise near schools. Taking to…
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Mohamed Salah likely to join Saudi Club Al-Ittihad
In yet another big move, Egyptian footballer and Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah agreed to move to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, a Qatari multinational network, beIN Sports reported on Thursday. However,…
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UAE announces flexible work hours for some employees; check details here
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) on Thursday, August 21 issued a series of policy changes for employees, approved by the country’s Cabinet, as part…
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Iranian FM lauds BRICS for taking on independent, effective global role
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has hailed BRICS for playing an independent and effective role with a great willingness globally, which makes it a favourable target for Iran in pursuit of…
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Sudan’s brutal conflict displaces more than 2 mn children: Unicef
Geneva: The ongoing brutal conflict in Sudan has led to more than 2 million children being forced out of their homes — an average of over 700 kids are newly displaced every…
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After expansion, BRICS to control 80 pc of global oil production
Johannesburg: In a landmark move, the top leaders of the BRICS nations on Thursday decided to admit Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as full members of…
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Saudi Arabia denies allegations that border guards killed Ethiopian migrants
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has denied allegations of a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report about killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants while they attempted to cross the Saudi-Yemeni border, Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Dubai hotels offers final summer sale; know all details here
Abu Dhabi: Residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are looking to make the most of their summer vacations as they come to an end and several hotels in the country are…
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Watch: Made-in-India electric scooter launched at Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Indian motorcycle manufacturer TVS Motor has launched its much-awaited electric scooter called the TVS X at an event held at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building in Dubai. …
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Kuwait lifts ban on hiring expats for 773 vacancies
Kuwait: The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) has recently lifted the ban on hiring non-Kuwaiti individuals for a total of 773 vacancies in the Ministry of Health (MoH), local media reported. This…
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UAE PM Sheikh Mohammed congratulates India on Chandrayaan 3
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday, August 23, congratulated India for successfully landing and completing its moon…
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Taliban stops female students from flying to Dubai for studies: UAE bizman
The Taliban government has barred 100 Afghan female students from travelling to Dubai for higher education on scholarships, a UAE businessman claimed. The women were expected to join University of Dubai after…
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Saudi Arabia: Compensation up to 200% of airfare for flight delay, cancellation
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced new passenger rights protection regulations, for passengers affected by airline or airport disruptions. The new regulations will come…
