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UAE offers condolences over India train crash
Abu Dhabi: The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of India over the victims of a train collision that occurred in the city of Balasore in Odisha state…
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2-year-old Palestinian boy critically injured by Israeli fire in West Bank
Tel Aviv: At 8:52 p.m. Thursday night a report was received by Magen David Adom about 2 people wounded by gunfire on Route 465 near Halamish – also known as Neveh Tzuf-…
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Check out the first smart city project to come up in Oman
Muscat: Oman has announced the construction of a new city named Sultan Haitham City in the Wilayat of A’Seeb in Muscat, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq presided…
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‘Beware of scams’: Mahzooz warns of fraudulent websites
Abu Dhabi: Mahzooz, the United Arab Emirates’ leading weekly draw, urged citizens and residents to be wary of online scammers that have reportedly been using its name. Mahzooz team, in an email…
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Saudi woman sentenced to 30 years in prison over tweets
Riyadh: A Saudi woman Fatima al-Shawarbi, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using Twitter to express her opinions. Fatima al-Shawarbi, from al-Ahsa province, was sentenced during an appeal at…
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Belgium city of Verviers cuts ties with Israel for apartheid against Palestine
The Belgium city of Verviers announced the severing of its relations with Israel, in response to its crimes of apartheid against the Palestinians and its repeated violation of the rights of the…
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Here’s how tourists in UAE can extend their visit visa for another 30 days
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP) has announced that tourists holding visit visas for 30 or 60 days can extend their…
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Turkish Parliament sworn in new term
Ankara: The Turkish parliament convened, the first time after the May 14 polls, holding the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-elected 600 deputies. As the parliament began its 28th term, Turkish President Recep…
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Egypt, Qatar to launch relief initiative for Sudanese people
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have agreed to launch a joint initiative to support and provide relief to people in Sudan. During a…
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UN Palestinian refugee agency seeks $1.6bn in funding
United Nations: The UN has appealed for sustainable funding for UNRWA, its agency that supports Palestine refugees, which is on the brink of financial collapse. “As I address you today, I do…
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UAE to implement midday work ban from June 15; Dh50K fine
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has banned working under the sun from June 15. The ministry said that working under direct sunlight will not be allowed from…
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Haj 2023: Saudi announces largest operational plan in history
Riyadh: With the Haj season approaching only a few weeks away, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has put in place the “largest operational plan” in the history of the presidency. The…
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Indian expats increase in Dubai post Golden Visa reforms: Report
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Golden Visa changes are rapidly boosting the Indian ex-pat population in Dubai, specifically their contribution to the real estate market. From 2015 to 2021, Indian…
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Cristiano Ronaldo reveals future at Saudi club Al-Nassr
Riyadh: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, revealed that he will continue with his Saudi Arabian football club, Al-Nassr next season, after his arrival in January. This comes after rumours spread about his imminent departure.…
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Punjab may tie up with Israel for water management: Minister
Chandigarh: Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa on Wednesday said the government would forge strategic partnership with Israel for developing a better water management system. He said the government…
