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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…
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Israel’s judicial reform could prompt hi-tech firms to relocate abroad: IMF
Jerusalem: A report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned that the uncertainty caused by the Israeli government-proposed judicial reform could prompt Israeli hi-tech companies to relocate abroad. The report issued on…
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Egyptian Prime Minister embarks on trip to Russia, Ukraine
Cairo: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, leading an Egyptian delegation, has embarked on a trip to Kiev and Saint Petersburg with a mission of resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict through an Africa-mediated initiative.…
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Turkey summons Swiss envoy over protest against Erdogan
Ankara: Turkey has summoned Jean-Daniel Ruch, the Swiss ambassador to Ankara over a demonstration in Zurich, Switzerland against its President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in which protesters burned Erdogan’s effigy. Turkish Deputy Foreign…
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UAE: Syrian customs clearance agent wins Rs 2 cr in latest Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A 39-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Syrian expatriate won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirham one million (Rs 2,23,52,984) in the 132nd Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner Amin— matched five…
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No Israel normalization if Palestine dispute not solved: US Saudi embassy
Washington: In light of the United States’ efforts to bring Israel and Saudi Arabia closer, the Saudi Embassy in Washington made it clear that an agreement is only possible after a solution…
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Saudi Arabia sets up new space agency
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Space Commission (SSC) has been officially transformed into the Saudi Space Agency (SSA). The decision was approved by the Council of Ministers during a cabinet…
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Why Saudi Arabia, UAE banned release of new Spider-Man movie?
In a surprising twist, the highly anticipated animated movie Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been banned from release in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and across the Middle East. The movie…
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Eid Al Adha 2023: Qatar issues travel guidelines; check details
Doha: The Hamad International Airport of Qatar issued travel instructions for passengers ahead of the Eid Al Adha holidays beginning from June 15 to July 10. For a smooth passenger flow, the…
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Saudi: Indonesian pilgrim’s heart stops for 8 minutes; CPR saves life
Riyadh: The medical team at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah saved the life of an Indonesian pilgrim whose heart stopped beating for eight minutes, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
