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Video: UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi uses treadmill in space
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi is currently on a six-month space mission to the International Space Station (ISS). On Friday, Al Neyadi shared a photo of him on a…
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Iranian American detainee begs Biden to intervene for his release
An American citizen of Iranian origin, Siamak Namazi, who has been held in Tehran’s Evin prison for seven years, has beseeched US President Joe Biden for his release and two other American…
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Lebanon committed to preventing drug trafficking to Gulf nations: PM
Beirut: Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said his country will prevent drug trafficking to Gulf nations in order to ease Beirut’s strained ties with them because of the problem. Lebanon is…
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in West Bank
Ramallah: A Palestinian teenager was killed during clashes with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank, the Health Ministry here said. 16-year-old Amri Oudeh, died after he was shot by in the chest…
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Iran finalizes deal to purchase Su-35 jets from Russia
Tehran: The Iranian mission to the United Nations said that Iran has made final arrangements for purchasing Su-35 fighter jets from Russia. “Following the end of the Iran-Iraq war in 1988, Iran…
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World leaders welcome Saudi-Iran deal to resume diplomatic ties
Riyadh: World leaders have welcomed the announcement that Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached an agreement to resume diplomatic relations which were severed in 2016. The decision to re-establish relations came following…
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Video: World’s first-ever robotic check-in system at airports to soon be a reality
Dubai-based Emirates airlines to introduce a robotic check-in system at airports in the country this year, local media reported. The robot named Sara will be able to perform the check-in process in…
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Kuwait allows expats over 60 to transfer work permit to private sector
The Public Manpower Authority (PAM) in Kuwait has amended rules governing ex-pats who are over 60 years old and have only a higher secondary degree or lower, allowing them to transfer their…
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Israel ready to help transform Italy into energy hub: Netanyahu
Rome: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to help energy-starved Italy transform into a regional energy hub during his visit to the Italian capital. After meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni,…
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India restores e-Visa services for citizens of Saudi Arabia; here’s how to apply
India has announced that restoration of e-Visa facility for citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with immediate effect. The announcement was made on Twitter by the Embassy of India in…
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Iraq, Oman welcome restoration of Saudi Arabia-Iran ties
Riyadh: Iraq and Oman welcomed on Friday the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-establish diplomatic ties, media reported. The countries earlier on Friday said they would also open embassies and…
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Puducherry Assembly pays respects to victims of deadly Turkey-Syria quake
Puducherry: The Puducherry Assembly paid homage on Friday to the people killed in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria on February 6 that left over 50,000 people dead and countless others homeless.…
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Haj 2023: Last date to submit online applications extended for Indians
The last date for the submission of Haj 2023 application form has now been extended from March 10 to March 20, 2023, according to the Ministry of Minority Affairs notice. The submission…
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Dubai provides short breaks for caregivers of senior citizens
The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has launched the “Respite Care” programme, which provides short-term breaks for caregivers of senior citizens and people of determination, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported.…
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Saudi: Huge increase in number of women in industrial sector
The number of female workers in the industrial sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increased by 93 per cent between 2019 and 2022, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Between 2019…
