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UN Palestinian refugee agency resumes services in West Bank
Ramallah: The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has resumed services in the West Bank, a senior official announced. In a statement, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said: “We are…
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UAE residents can visit these 15 visa-free destinations for Eid holidays
Abu Dhabi: Eid Al Adha or the festival of sacrifice is around the corner and residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can expect a six-day long break, making it the perfect…
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Eid Al Adha 2023: Where to watch fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
No celebration is complete without the United Arab Emirates (UAE) firework display and Eid Al Adha is no different. The festival of Eid Al Adha is likely to fall on June 28,…
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Saudi Arabia to provide free healthcare services to Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have stepped up efforts to provide healthcare services free of charge to Haj pilgrims this year. The Saudi Ministry of Health said…
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Morocco, Israel ink MoU to strengthen cooperation in health sector
Rabat: Morocco and Israel have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the health sector. The MoU was signed between Moroccan Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb and the Israeli…
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Yemeni govt, Houthis begin new round of prisoner swap talks
Amman: A fresh round of negotiations between the Yemeni government and the Houthi militia kicked of the Jordanian capital of Amman under the patronage of the UN. In the two-day talks which will…
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Israeli army shoots dead 20-year-old Palestinian man in Nablus
Jerusalem: A 20-year-old Palestinian man was shot dead by the Israeli army during a military raid carried out in the city of Nablus in West Bank at dawn on Thursday. According to…
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Saudi Arabia allows citizens to travel without COVID-19 vaccination
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday that citizens are allowed to travel outside the Kingdom without requiring vaccination against COVID-19, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
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Saudi Arabia bans work under sun for three months
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) banned working under the sun for three months starting from Thursday. The decision stipulated that workers should not…
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Dhul-Hijjah 2023: Saudi calls on Muslims to sight moon on Sunday
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court on Friday called on Muslims to sight the crescent moon of the holy month of Dhul-Hijjah 1444-2023 on Sunday evening, Dhul Qa’dah 29. In an announcement, the…
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Dubai ranks top 10 prettiest cities for summer destinations
Abu Dhabi: Dubai, known for its skyscrapers and ultra-luxury, is no longer just a winter destination as it has bagged sixth position in most popular summer destinations in the latest global rankings.…
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Indian Haj pilgrims unhappy over lack of facilities at Azizia buildings in Makkah
Hyderabad: Their hopes of having a hassle free pilgrimage are turning sour this year. Particularly those Haj pilgrims who have proceeded through the State Haj Committees are having a tough time in…
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UAE extends deadline to register for mandatory unemployment insurance
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has extended the deadline to register for the mandatory unemployment insurance scheme from June 30 to September 30. The extension allows more…
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Egypt executes man accused of murdering univ student who refused to marry him
Cairo: The Egyptian authorities on Wednesday executed a man after finding him guilty of killing a female student near Mansoura University in Dakahlia Governorate after she refused to marry him. In June…
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Dubai to host first-ever GameExpo Summit
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) announced the GameExpo Summit, a two-day business conference for professionals from the gaming and esports industry. The event will take place on June 21-22…
