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Palestinian woman shot at by Israeli forces in Jerusalem
A 60-year-old Palestinian woman was injured by Israeli forces after she tried to stab a security guard at a light rail station near Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem on Sunday, Palestinian media reported.…
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Saudi Arabia expects over 10M pilgrims in new Umrah season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) expects more than 10 million Muslim pilgrims to attend the new season of Umrah or lesser pilgrimage that is due to start from Muharram 1,…
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Syria quashes accreditation of BBC scribes for ‘spreading fake news’
Damascus: The Syrian government has quashed the accreditation of two Syrian journalists working for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) over allegedly spreading “misleading information and politicising coverage of the war-torn country”. The…
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Jobs in Saudi: Riyadh Air is hiring; check details here
Riyadh: If you’re looking for a job in the aviation sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), here is an opportunity for you. Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, is recruiting…
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Turkey’s Erdogan tries to play peacemaker in Middle east
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, having won the recent elections in Turkey, after weathering the biggest challenge in his long career, is trying once again to play the role of peacemaker…
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Egypt to host summit of Sudan’s neighbours in effort to end war
Cairo: Egypt has announced the plan to host a summit meeting for Sudan’s neighbouring countries four days ago to find peaceful solutions to the Sudan crisis. Leaders attending the meeting would discuss…
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Iraq loses 5,000 MW of electricity as Iran reduces gas supplies
Baghdad: The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity has said that Iraq lost 5,000 megawatt of electricity because of a shortage of gas supply by Iran, media reported. The loss of nearly 5,000 megawatt…
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1,350 km water pipes laid to irrigate 7.5M trees in Riyadh
Riyadh: Water pipes measuring 1,350 km in length are being laid in Riyadh to to irrigate 7.5 million trees in the Saudi Arabian capital, as part of a major program to green…
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Iran football head says women can attend football league matches
Tehran: For women in Iran witnessing a soccer match is among the rareest things but now with the announcement made by the head of the Football Federation, they will be allowed into…
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US killed IS leader Usamah al-Muhajir in drone strike in Syria
Washington: US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the American military has killed an Islamic State (IS) leader in a drone strike in eastern Syria. In a statement on Sunday, CENTCOM commander Gen.…
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New traffic laws in Dubai: Here’s everything you need to know
Abu Dhabi: Dubai police launched an awareness campaign of Decree No (30) of 2023 amending some articles of Decree No (29) of 2015 concerning the impoundment of vehicles in the emirate of…
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About 300 pilgrims from Telangana face challenges in Madinah accommodation
Hyderabad: Approximately 300 pilgrims from Telangana are facing significant challenges during their stay in Madinah. These pilgrims, who arrived on flights 6106 and 6108, have been provided accommodation in hotels located two…
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Erdogan, Biden discuss Sweden’s NATO bid ahead of summit
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Sweden’s NATO bid with his US counterpart Joe Biden over the phone ahead of the alliance’s summit this week. The two leaders also discussed…
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Saudi Arabia, France sign MoU on energy cooperation
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and France have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, with a focus on clean energy generated from renewable resources, media reported. In…
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UAE plans to employ AI in various fields to accelerate digital transformation
Dubai: The UAE is committed to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and tools across various sectors to accelerate the country’s digital transformation, said Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, the country’s Minister of…
