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Iraq seeks extradition of man who desecrated Quran in Sweden
Baghdad: The Iraqi authorities have requested Sweden to extradite an Iraqi refugee behind several incidents of Quran desecration in Stockholm. Since June 28, 37-seven-year-old Salwan Momika desecrated several copies of the Quran in front…
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UAE ‘spontaneous travellers’ can get discounts on int’l flights at Rs 1,761
Abu Dhabi: Travellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can get discounts on international flights and fly for a cost as little as Dirham 78 (Rs 1,761) if they are prepared to…
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Over 5K dead, 30K displaced after two dams collapse in Libya
More than 5,000 people were killed and thousands more are still missing in Libya after torrential rains caused two dams to break near the coastal city of Derna. Since Saturday night, September…
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iPhone 15 launch: UAE users trade older phones as Apple unveils new devices
Apple, an American multinational technology headquartered in Cupertino, California announced the launch of a new version of the iPhone 15 on Tuesday, September 12. The news sparked excitement among United Arab Emirates…
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Watch: Moroccan players, fans recite Surah Al-Fatiha for earthquake victims
In a touching solidarity initiative with the victims affected by the earthquake, the fans and players of the Moroccan national football team recited the Surah Al-Fatiha (first Surah—chapter of the Quran) before…
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Russia to cancel tourist visas for Saudi Arabia, 4 other countries
Moscow: Russia has proposed the complete cancellation of tourist visas to Saudi Arabia and four other countries, Russian News Agency TASS reported. The other four countries are Malaysia Bahrain Oman Kuwait Also…
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In Dubai airport, Lanka prez asks Mamata if she will lead INDIA
Kolkata: A smiling Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a lighter vein, whether she is going to lead the opposition alliance INDIA, at…
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Watch: Two UAE aid planes arrive in flood-affected Libya
Benghazi: The United Arab Emirates has sent two aid planes carrying 150 tonnes of urgent food, relief and medical supplies to Benina Airport in Libya to support those affected by the devastating…
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Saudi Arabia to launch first edition of SAFF Women’s Cup
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced the launch of the first edition of the Saudi Federation Women’s Cup in November with the participation of 16 clubs. The clubs will…
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Mamata Banerjee meets Sri Lanka President at Dubai Airport
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at Dubai airport and invited him to the state business summit in November. Mamata Banerjee is on…
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Morocco’s national football team to donate their match bonuses to quake victims
Rabat: In a heartfelt display of solidarity with the victims affected by the earthquake, the players and technical staff of Morocco’s national football team have decided to donate all their match bonuses…
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Austria reopens embassy in Iraq after over three decades
Baghdad: Austria has reopened its embassy in Iraq after more than 30 years of closure. The reopening took place as Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday for a…
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Dubai Airport to introduce single biometric for check-in, immigration, boarding
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is working on a project to introduce single biometric for check-in, immigration and boarding the aircraft to facilitate passenger clearance process, local media reported. Speaking during…
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Two Israelis injured in shooting attack in West Bank’s Huwara
Ramallah: At least two Israelis were injured in a shooting attack carried out by a Palestinian gunman in the West Bank, according to Palestinian and Israeli security sources. The attack took place…
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Dubai sees surge in issuance of residency permits, golden visas
Abu Dhabi: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) of Dubai recorded that numbers of residency permits and golden visas issued surged in the first half of 2023, compared to…
