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Iranian Prez calls for ‘united front’ among Muslim states to support Palestinians
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called on Muslim states to form a “united and consistent” front in support of the Palestinians against Israel. In a phone conversation with Algerian President Abdelmadjid…
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Kuwait: 9K ex-pats deported for criminal activities in Q1 2023; Indians top list
Kuwait: More than 9,000 expatriates of various nationalities have been deported to their home countries in the first quarter from— January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023, local media reported. The deportation…
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Saudi: Grand Mosque witnessed over 1 million pilgrims, worshippers on night of Ramzan 17
Riyadh: The Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah has witnessed on the night of the 17th of Ramzan, Saturday, over one million Umrah pilgrims and worshipers, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The…
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Saudi: Several entrances, exits opened in Grand Mosque amid surge of pilgrims
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have opened more entry and exit points at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, to reduce crowding and deal with the increase in…
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Saudi delegation arrives in Yemen to hold ceasefire talks with Houthi rebels
Sanaa: A Saudi delegation arrived in the Yemeni capital here to hold ceasefire talks with the Houthi militia, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported on Sunday. The Saudi delegation arrived along with Omani…
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Saudi Arabia ranks second globally in society awareness of AI
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked second in the world in societal awareness of artificial intelligence, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. A survey within the Artificial Intelligence Index, in its…
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Saudi Arabia frees 13 Houthi prisoners as Omani officials visit Sanaa
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has released 13 Houthi prisoners, in exchange for a Saudi prisoner who was released earlier. The release on Saturday came as Omani officials arrived in…
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Madinah, Dubai named safest cities for solo female travellers
Despite the increasing trend towards solo travel, women still face discussions of safety and equality. After two years of limited travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travellers around the world are eager…
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20-year-old Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank
A 20-year-old Palestinian was shot dead on Saturday by Israeli forces during a confrontation between soldiers and a group of Palestinians in Azzaoun town in the occupied West Bank, the Shehab News…
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Big Bad Wolf Book sale kicks off at Dubai Studio City; priced from Dh2
Abu Dhabi: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council, inaugurated the fourth edition of the “Big…
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Israel launches airstrikes in Syria after rocket attacks
Tel Aviv: Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, in response to six rockets that were launched from its Islamic neighbour, The Times of Israel reported citing Israel Defence Force. The…
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80% rise in Makkah hotels occupancy rate in Ramzan, highest in 3 years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s hotel and accommodation sector witnessed a significant resurgence, with room occupancy in Makkah reaching 80 percent during Ramzan 2023, the highest level in three years, local…
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S Jaishankar joins Iftar hosted by UAE Ambassador Alshaali
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday joined Iftar hosted by UAE Ambassador Abdulnasser Alshaali in the holy month of Ramzan. “Joined the Iftar hosted by UAE Ambassador @aj_alshaali at…
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Dubai car number plate ‘P7’ sold for record Dh 55 million
Dubai: The vehicle number plate P7 was sold for a record Dh55M at the ‘Most Noble Numbers’ auction in Dubai. Starting at a bid of Dh15 million in the action on Saturday…
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Iran installs cameras in public places to identify women breaking dress code
Tehran: The Iranian authorities will use cameras in public places to identify women who violate the country’s hijab law, state media reported, according to CNN. Notably, under Iran’s Islamic Sharia law, imposed…
