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Can private sector employees get paid study leave in UAE?
Abu Dhabi: Private sector employees in United Arab Emirates (UAE) are entitled to a paid leave of 10 days annually, according to UAE law. According to the UAE’s official website, 10 days…
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Saudi doesn’t interfere in internal matters of any country: Islamic affairs minster
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Islamic affairs minister, Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh, has said that Saudi Arabia does not interfere in the internal affairs of any country, Saudi Gazette reported. The minister made the remarks…
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Saudi Arabia unveils 2030 masterplan
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has unveiled its strategy to achieve its vision of state, and announced plans to establish 59 logistics zones by 2030. The announcement was made at a reception hosted by…
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey seal drone deal during Erdogan’s visit
Riyadh: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s move to strengthen diplomatic ties with Gulf countries is seeing success as Saudi Arabia agreed to buy drones from Turkey in the biggest defence contract between the…
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Kin of Indian Navy veterans jailed in Qatar file mercy plea
Family members of some of the eight Indian Navy veterans who are currently languishing in Qatari jail have filed a mercy petition with the country’s Emir urging their pardon, the New Indian…
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New Islamic Year 1445: Saudi Arabia announces first day of Muharram
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday announced that the first day of Muharram 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) will be…
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After arriving in Saudi Arabia, Erdogan inks several deals
Jeddah: As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Saudi Arabia, the two nations signed a number of deals encompassing investment, the defence industry, energy and communications. The agreements were signed on…
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‘Such a down to earth person’: Indian expat family meets Dubai ruler in elevator
Abu Dhabi: An Indian expatriate family met Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, in an elevator, on Saturday. Businessman Anas…
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UAE sweats under 50 degrees Celsius for first time in 2023
Abu Dhabi: Temperatures in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) crossed the searing 50 degrees Celsius threshold for the first time this year, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The highest…
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Kuwait takes legal action against Twitter user for ‘insulting’ Saudi minister
Kuwait: The authorities in Kuwait have initiated legal proceedings against a Twitter user, who was accused of misusing social media to insult the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior. The announcement…
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UAE launches Educators’ Voice initiative
Abu Dhabi: UAE’s Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Office for Climate Education (OCE) and Alef Education, has announced the launch of the “Educators’ Voice” initiative, aimed at recognising the crucial…
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UAE President, Japan PM cement historic bilateral relations
Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida today underscored the strength of UAE-Japan relations during a meeting in Abu Dhabi. Their discussions took…
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Over 300 Israelis rescued from flood-hit villages of Himachal
New Delhi: With relief operations in full swing in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh, over 300 Israeli tourists were successfully tracked and evacuated from the state. Taking to Twitter, Ambassador of Israel to India…
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UAE holidays in 2024: Nine-day break expected
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents who are already planning their annual vacation for next year can look forward to these dates in first half of 2024. Based on astronomical calculations,…
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UAE job seekers demand more flexibility with surge in local hiring
Abu Dhabi: The local job market of the United Arab Emirates is creating more job opportunities these days. According to Ali Matar, head of EMEA growth markets, LinkedIn, the Emirates saw a…
