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Half a million Israelis evacuated since Hamas attack: IDF
Jerusalem: About half a million Israelis have been evacuated since Hamas launched its brutal attack on the country on October 7, the military said on Tuesday. “All the communities around the Gaza…
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Saudi Crown Prince launches ‘Ardara’ to develop ‘AlWadi’ in Abha
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman on Monday, October 16, launched a new company, Ardara, mainly to develop its flagship destination ‘AlWadi’ in the Abha in Aseer region. The aim…
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Israel-Hamas war: Biden to travel to Israel, Jordan on Wednesday
Washington: US President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to demonstrate his support for Israel in the aftermath of the Hamas attack, the White House announced Monday, adding that he…
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Abu Dhabi Airport’s new terminal opening date announced
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is set to open its much-anticipated new terminal building to the public on Wednesday, November 1, a day after Etihad’s ceremonial flight takes off. Airlines will transition…
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Blinken in Israel for second time since conflict erupted
Tel Aviv: For a second time since the raging Israel-Hamas conflict erupted on October 7, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday arrived in Tel Aviv, where he is scheduled to…
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‘We are on the ‘verge of collapse’, Head of UN agency for Palestinian refugees
United Nations/Jerusalem: The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, which has the largest UN footprint in the Gaza Strip, has warned that it is on the “verge of collapse” and was even…
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Saudi Arabia warns of thunderstorms until Wed, urges caution
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued thunderstorm warnings for most regions of the Kingdom until Wednesday, October 18. The authority has urged the public to…
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24/7 kiosks for instant renewal of Emirates ID, passport in UAE soon
Abu Dhabi: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), residents and citizens may soon be able to instantly renew their passports, and Emirates ID at any time within minutes through 24/7 kiosks. The…
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Here’s how to change Iqama profession in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), if your Iqama profession is different from your current profession, it is mandatory to change it. The Ministry of Labor (MO) conducts regular workplace…
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Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions rise
Hong Kong: Oil prices rose above $91 a barrel on Monday as diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in the Middle East intensified. Investors are concerned that the Israel-Hamas war could spark a wider conflict…
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Israel denies ceasefire in place to allow aid to Gaza
Jerusalem: Israel on Monday denied reports that it has agreed to a ceasefire in southern Gaza to allow the Rafah border crossing to open to let aid into the Hamas-controlled enclave. “At…
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1,400 Israelis, 2,670 Palestinians killed as war enters 10th day
Jerusalem: The death toll in the raging conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip is more than 4,000, as violence continued for the 10th consecutive day on Monday. According to…
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Israel resumes water supply to Gaza Strip, says White House
Jerusalem: Israel has resumed water supply to the Gaza Strip after shutting it off following the Hamas terror onslaught last Saturday, media reports said. The decision is publicised by US National Security…
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Iraq signs deals with UAE firm to develop three oil, gas fields
Baghdad: Iraq signed three contracts with the United Arab Emirates’ Crescent Petroleum to develop three oil and gas fields in the eastern and southern regions of the country, the Iraqi Oil Ministry…
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Release hostages, allow humanitarian aid in Gaza: UN chief’s appeals to Hamas & Israel
United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres has called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages without conditions and urged Israel to allow rapid and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid for civilians in…
