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Syrian President Assad visits UAE amid Syria-Arab detente

Damascus: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad paid a state visit accompanied by his wife Asma al-Assad to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, according to the Syrian presidency. The Syrian President and…
Saudi Arabia’s King invites Iranian President to visit Riyadh

Tehran: Just over a week after Tehran and Riyadh agreed to restore diplomatic relations, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has invited Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to visit Riyadh, a…

Joe Biden calls Israeli PM after Sharm El Sheikh meeting

Washington: US President Joe Biden on Sunday spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone after the Sharm El Sheikh meeting between officials of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. During…
Palestine, Israel agree to de-escalate tension

Cairo: The Palestinian National Authority and Israel reaffirmed their commitment to advancing security, stability and peace for both Palestinians and Israelis. According to a communique released after a meeting between officials from…
Iran sentences two people to death over Shiraz shrine attack

Tehran: The Iranian court has sentenced two people to death in connection with an attack on a shrine in the southern city of Shiraz in October 2022, which claimed the lives of…
Saudi Arabia: Tourist visa cannot be extended, says ministry

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ( KSA) has announced that a tourist visa cannot be extended. The Ministry of Tourism confirmed this on Twitter. Also ReadSaudi Arabia launches free four-day visa…
Kuwait court nullifies 2022 election results, reinstates previous Parliament

Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Constitutional Court on Sunday annulled the 2022 National Assembly and brought back the 2020 Parliament, the media reported. The ruling, which took immediate effect, saw members of the previous…

Ahead of Ramzan, UAE temporarily hikes prices of eggs, poultry products

Abu Dhabi: With Ramzan around the corner, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a temporary increase in the prices of eggs and poultry products by a maximum of 13 percent, the…
Haj 2023: Last date to register announced for Saudi citizens, residents

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced 10TH of Ramzan as the last date to submit their request for those performing Hj for the first time. Also ReadSaudi Arabia announces refund…
Turkish President announces extension of Black Sea grain deal

Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday announced an extension of the Black Sea grain deal, CNN reported. However, he did not reveal details regarding the expiration date of the deal.…
Saudi Arabia amends laws to grant citizenship to foreign nationals

Riyadh: In a major shift in policy, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that it will be granting its citizenship to selected foreign nationals by the order of the Prime…
Formula 2: India’s Jehan Daruvala roars to Saudi Arabia podium

Jeddah: India’s Jehan Daruvala raced to his 16th Formula 2 podium on Saturday with a hard-fought third-place finish in the Sprint race of the championship’s Saudi Arabian round, here. The 24-year-old MP…
Israeli protest against planned judicial overhaul for 11th week

Tel Aviv: Thousands of Israeli protesters participated in nationwide demonstrations that continued for the 11th straight week against the government’s plans to shackle the judiciary, Times of Israel reported. The protesters vowed…
Rocket fired from Gaza hits southern Israel amid heightened tension

Jerusalem: A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit an open area landed in southern Israel, according to the Israeli military. There were no immediate reports of injuries and claim of responsibility…
Saudi Arabia: Tracking bracelets for children at two holy mosques

Riyadh: In a smart initiative, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has prepared tracking bracelets for children of worshippers and pilgrims from getting lost in Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the…