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Shihab Chottur reaches Makkah from India in 12 months, a journey he began on foot
Shihab Chottur, who walked on foot from the Indian state of Kerala, reached the Makkah in Saudi Arabia after covering a distance of more than 8600 kilometers to perform the Haj. Shihab,…
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Iran denies report of nearing interim nuclear deal with US
Tehran: Iran has denied a media claim of it “nearing an interim nuclear deal” with the US, saying such a deal neither exists nor is on the agenda. Iran’s permanent mission to…
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Cover of Kaaba raised marking beginning of Haj season 2023
Riyadh: In preparation for the start of Haj this year, the authorities in Makkah raised the Kiswah (Ghilaf e Kaaba) on Friday evening. The Kiswah was raised by three meters and the…
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Hafize Erkan becomes first woman to head Central Bank in Turkey
Ankara: Former Wall Street executive Dr Hafize Gaye Erkan is the first woman to be elected as the governor of Turkey’s New Central Bank on Friday. She replaces Sahap Kavcioglu. Erkan’s appointment comes within…
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Emirati, American take home Rs 8.24 crore each in DDF draw
Abu Dhabi: Emirati and American nationals won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,24,94,700) each in the Dubai Duty-Free draw (DDF) on Wednesday. Thirty-three-year-old Jaber Al Zaabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
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UAE Mahzooz Draw: 55-yr-old Lebanese-French expat wins Rs 2.24 cr on first try
Abu Dhabi: A 55-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Lebanese-French expat won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirhams one million (Rs 2,24,61,020) for the first time she participated in the Mahzooz draw. The…
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Bahrain unanimously votes out controversial rape laws
The Parliament of Bahrain unanimously voted to abolish a law that allows rapists to go free if they marry their rape victims. The move was hailed by women’s rights activists who agitated…
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Dubai airport announces new rule for passenger pickups
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB) has announced that only public transport and other authorised vehicles will have access to the arrivals forecourt in Terminal 1, starting from June 8. The move…
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Dubai: Global Village announces new opening date for season 28
Abu Dhabi: The popular family-friendly destination Dubai’s Global Village will now open its door for season 28 on October 18, instead of October 25. This is in response to “overwhelming demand, and…
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Delhi: Flier from Middle East held for smuggling gold worth Rs 1 crore
New Delhi: Customs officials arrested an Indian passenger coming from the Middle East for allegedly smuggling 2,000 grams of gold paste worth around Rs 1 crore at the Indira Gandhi International Airport…
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Snow Abu Dhabi: Ticket prices, timings, all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: Are you looking for a way to beat the scorching summer heat and have some fun? Snow Abu Dhabi, a sub-zero indoor park, opened its doors to the public on…
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UN urges Lebanon, Israel to hold talks to resolve outstanding issues
Beirut: The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has urged Beirut and Israel to hold talks to address outstanding issues. “I continue to appeal for engagement in Blue Line talks to address…
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UNMHA conducts test landing at Yemen’s Hodeidah airport after 8-yr suspension
Sanaa: A UN mission has conducted a successful test landing of a helicopter at the Hodeidah International Airport in Yemen after an eight-year suspension. In a statement, the UN Mission to Support…
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Air India operates India’s first all-women Haj flight to Jeddah
Malappuram: Kerala’s first women-only Haj fight took off on Thursday from Calicut International Airport at Karipur after Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs John Barla flagged off the flight. Barla performed…
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Saudi Arabia: Karim Benzema officially joins Al-Ittihad in Jeddah
Riyadh: French-Algerian football star Karim Benzema officially moved to the Saudi Arabian football club Al-Ittihad, at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, on Thursday. 60,000 fans welcomed him to Al-Ittihad…
