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This airline is allowing 100 kgs of baggage from Dubai to two destinations
Abu Dhabi: Pakistani airline Serene Air has announced a new ‘Baggage Bonanza’ scheme for passengers flying from Dubai to two destinations – Islamabad and Lahore. As part of the ‘Bring all you…
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Most punctual airlines in Middle East in H1 of 2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) carriers Etihad Airways and Emirates Airline was ranked among the top five most punctual airlines in the Middle East in first half of 2023, according to global…
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Israeli forces detained 570 Palestinian minors in since Jan 2023
Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces have detained 570 Palestinian minors in the first half of 2023, 435 of whom are from the city of Jerusalem. The director of the Palestinian Center for Prisoners…
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UAE stands in solidarity with Greece over wildfires
Abu Dhabi: The UAE expressed its solidarity with Greece over wildfires caused by a severe heatwave sweeping the country, which have resulted in the death of two people from a crash of…
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Israel, Vietnam sign free trade agreement
Jerusalem: Israel and Vietnam have signed a free trade agreement, said a statement from the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry. The agreement was signed in Jerusalem on Tuesday by Israeli Economy…
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Abu Dhabi school organises second coding hackathon
Abu Dhabi: 42 Abu Dhabi, an innovative and disruptive coding school, and BEACON RED, an advanced cyber solutions provider that tackles complex national security threats, have jointly organised their second hackathon under…
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UN transfers oil from Yemen tanker in bid to stop disaster
Aden: A UN emergency team has started transferring crude oil from the decaying super oil tanker FSO Safer moored off Yemen’s western coast as part of an urgent mission to avert a…
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Israel rejects Moody’s report after key judicial overhaul bill’s passage
Jerusalem: Israel has rejected a report published by Moody’s Investors Service, which warned that the passage of a key bill of the government’s judicial overhaul plan is likely to affect the country’s…
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DXB retains title of being world’s busiest international airport in July
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB) has once again retained its title as the world’s busiest international airport in July, according to a study conducted by an aviation consultancy OAG. With 4.9…
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Iran shuts office of e-commerce firm after it posted photos of female employees without headscarves
Tehran: The Iranian authorities have closed one of the offices of e-commerce giant Digikala after it posted photographs online showing female employees not wearing the headscarves. Digikala, known informally as the Amazon…
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28-year-old man tests positive for MERS-CoV in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A 28-year-old male expat from Abu Dhabi living in Al Ain, has tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The man had no history of direct or indirect…
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Turkey: Hagia Sophia marks 3rd anniversary of reopening as a mosque
The historical Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey marked the third anniversary of its re-opening as a mosque on July 24. Ali Erbas, head of the Turkish Presidency for Religious Affairs, performed the…
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Yemen: 11 passengers injured as storm shatters glass wall at Aden airport
Sanaa: In an unfortunate turn of events, Aden International Airport in Yemen on Monday was hit by a severe storm, accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds, damaging the facility and injuring…
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Saudi convicts 23 expats in money laundering case
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, July 24, convicted 23 expatriates of Asian nationalities on charges of money laundering, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Public Prosecution investigation…
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After 6-year hiatus, Qatar appoints its ambassador to UAE
Doha: Qatar announced, on Sunday, the appointment of its ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after six years of strained relations over a political dispute, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.…
