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Saudi Arabia optimistic about exceptional, safe Haj pilgrimage
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) said it expects an exceptional and safe Haj pilgrimage, which is expected to start on June 26. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the General…
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For 23rd week, Israelis protest against judicial overhaul, Arab crime deaths
Tel Aviv: Thousands of Israelis protested in several cities for the 23rd week in a row against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to overhaul the judicial system, as well as…
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Saudi Yoga team wins first-ever international championship
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) marked another milestone as the Yoga national team won its first-ever international contest, the 2nd Mt Everest International Yoga Championship held in Nepal’s Kathmandu from…
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UAE announces Eid Al Adha holiday dates
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Government Human Resources Authority (FAHR) on Sunday announced Eid Al Adha holidays for public sector employees. Public sector will get holidays from Dhul-Hijjah 9 to…
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Dubai ranked 3rd-prominent city globally, beats Paris, New York
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has been ranked as the third-prominent city in the world, according to the recent rankings by UK-based The Economist. The city was named ahead of cities like Paris, New York,…
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Just in time for summer travel: Etihad offers cheap flights
If you travel frequently then you probably feeling the pinch of increased airfare prices, especially during the summer season. Just in time for summer travel, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced a special discount…
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Dubai: Ugandan woman gives birth on RTA double-decker bus to Ajman
Abu Dhabi: A Ugandan woman in Dubai unexpectedly gave birth on a double-decker intercity bus headed to Ajman, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said. The authorities confirmed that both the mother…
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UAE, Turkish Presidents discuss bilateral relations
Istanbul: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived today in Turkiye for a working visit and met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders reviewed the growing bilateral ties between…
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Abu Dhabi bike race to take place this November
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Sports Council has announced that the second edition of the Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo will be held on November 18, 2023. The race will comprise a 154…
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Egypt: Imposing entry visa on Sudanese regulatory, not restrictive
Cairo: The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has said that the move to impose an entry visa on Sudanese aims to regulate, not restrict, their entry to Egypt. “These measures aim to set a…
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UN envoy hails boost in flights connecting Yemen, Jordan
Aden: The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has welcomed a recent increase in flights between Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, and Amman, the capital of Jordan. In an official press statement…
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Haj 2023: Saudi King to host Palestinians from familes of martyrs, prisoners
Riyadh: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saturday issued a directive to host 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims from the families of martyrs, prisoners, and injured…
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Saudi economy grew by 3.8% in Q1 of 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s economy grew by 3.8 per cent during the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same quarter of 2022. The growth of non-oil activities by 5.4…
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Kuwaiti journalist Fajer Al-Saeed banned from entering Lebanon
Kuwaiti writer and producer Fajer Al-Saeed was prevented from entering Lebanon upon her arrival at Beirut airport on Wednesday evening and she remained detained until Thursday morning when she returned to Kuwait.…
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UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 4 lakh, to donate to Odisha train crash victims
Abu Dhabi: A 28-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won the grand prize of Dirhams 20,000 (Rs 4,48,927) in Dream Island’s scratch card game. The winner of the game Sahajan Mohammad…
