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Turkish woman wounded in armed attack at Sweden’s consulate in Izmir
Ankara: A Turkish woman employee was seriously wounded after being shot at by an armed assailant at Sweden’s honorary consulate in the western province of Izmir on Tuesday, August 1. The Izmir governor’s…
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Deputy governor of Makkah leads washing ceremony of Kaaba
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Prince Badr bin Sultan, the deputy governor of Makkah, led the annual ceremonial washing of the Kaaba on Wednesday early morning, August 2, on behalf of…
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UAE astronaut undertakes HRF veg experiment on the ISS
Abu Dhabi: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced that astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi took part in the HRF veg experiment on the International Space Station (ISS). Conducted in collaboration with…
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PA slams daily Israeli attacks against Palestinians for undermining two-state solution
Ramallah: The Palestinian Authority (PA) has said that Israel’s daily attacks against the Palestinians undermine the opportunity to implement the two-state solution. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday in a press…
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Six Yemeni soldiers killed in al-Qaeda attack in Abyan province
Aden: At least six soldiers of Yemen’s government forces were killed in an attack carried out by al-Qaeda militants in the turbulent southern province of Abyan, a military official told media. “At…
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Iran announces 2-day holiday over ‘unprecedented’ heat
Tehran: The Iranian government has announced that public and private institutions across the country will be closed for two days from Wednesday to mitigate the impact of an unprecedented heat wave on…
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Palestinian factions blame Israeli violations for shooting attack near Jerusalem
Gaza: Palestinian factions have said the shooting attack that wounded six Israelis near Jerusalem is a “natural response” to the continued Israeli violations against the Palestinians. Earlier on Tuesday, a Palestinian gunman…
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Can a UAE resident sponsor daughter for UAE residency visa? Here’s all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: A person living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can sponsor his/her family member for a UAE residency visa. The sponsor will have to meet certain terms and conditions set…
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UAE 2023 public holidays: 3-day break in Sep to observe Milad
Residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who recently enjoyed days-long holidays of Hijri, the Islamic new year, can now look forward to another upcoming public holiday. According to a report by…
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Sending red-heart emoji can land you in jail in these countries
Sending a ‘red heart’ emoji to a girl on WhatsApp or any other social networking sites is considered a crime of incitement to debauchery in Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…
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Most sectors in India now open for Arab investment, says minister
Most investable sectors of the Indian economy are now open for 100% ownership under the automatic route for businessmen and firms in the Arab world, reported Emirates News Agency (WAM). The announcement…
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Watch: Athlete sets world record for longest LED slackline walk in Qatar
Doha: Renowned Red Bull athlete Jaan Roose, has set a new world record for the world’s longest LED slackline walk in Qatar recently. Thirty-one-year-old Estonian native, Roose crossed the line amidst rough…
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Saudi Arabia’s economy grew by 1.1% in Q2 of 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.1% as compared to the previous year during the second quarter of 2023. The GDP estimate showed an increase in non-oil…
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Talabat rider suspended after video goes viral, netizens react
A Talabat food delivery boy was after a video clip of him eating from an allegedly cancelled order surfaced on social media platforms. In the viral video, which sparked outrage, the Talabat delivery rider…
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Saudi Arabia calls on OIC to take steps to combat Quran desecration
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Monday, July 31, condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran saying the act was unacceptable. It said that appropriate steps must be taken to prevent such incidents in…
