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Haj 2023: Saudi launches ‘Makkah Route’ stamp for pilgrims
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior launched a special stamp for the beneficiaries of the ‘Makkah Route Initiative, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The stamp will…
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UAE re-introduces three-month visit visa
Abu Dhabi: In a move to boost tourism, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reintroduced the three-month visit visa, local media reported. The end of 2022 saw the abolition of the three-month…
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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air receives economic license from GACA
Riyadh: Saudi Airlines “Riyadh Air” was granted the economic license for scheduled passenger air transport (GACAR-121S) by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The licence…
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Haj 2023: More than 550,000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah
Riyadh: The number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah through air and land ports to perform Haj this year has reached 557,401 until June 13, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. These…
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UAE unemployment insurance: Apply before June 30 or face fines
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) unemployment insurance scheme was introduced in the country in January and is mandatory for all workers, including those in free zones and semi-government entities. The…
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UAE: Indian actress Chrisann Pereira cleared of drug charges
Abu Dhabi: Bollywood actress Chrisann Pereira, who was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on charges of drug smuggling, has been cleared by the Sharjah court. In an Instagram post, Chrisann’s brother Kevin…
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Syria: Israeli strikes on Damascus injure soldier
Damascus: A Syrian soldier was seriously injured, early Wednesday, as a result of Israeli air strikes that targeted points near Damascus, SANA News Agency reported. The Syrian air defences engaged Israeli missiles…
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Lebanon, France sign agreement for health cooperation
Beirut: Lebanon and France have signed an agreement to activate health cooperation between the two countries, media reported. Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad and his French counterpart Francois Braun signed the agreement…
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Kuwait re-appoints Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Sabah as PM
Kuwait: A royal decree has been issued to reappoint Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Kuwait’s Prime Minister, the state media reported. The Emiri decree, signed by Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal…
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22 US soldiers injured in Syria helicopter mishap
Washington: Twenty-two US. service members were injured and receiving treatment after a “helicopter mishap” in northeastern Syria three daya ago, US Central Command said in a press statement. Dated Monday in its…
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Saudi Arabia: Two haj pilgrims from Telangana sent back from Jeddah
Hyderabad: In an unfortunate turn of events, two Haj pilgrims who departed through the Telangana Haj Committee were denied entry by Saudi authorities at Jeddah airport. A couple from Mahbubnagar district, arrived…
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Saudi Arabia: Two Hyderabadi students die, 1 critical in Dammam road accident
Jeddah: There is grief and gloom among the Hyderabadi expatriate community living in the oil-producing eastern province of Saudi Arabia as two youngsters were killed in a horrific road accident and another…
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1 Palestinian killed, 8 others injured in Israeli West Bank raid
Ramallah: A Palestinian was killed and eight others injured during clashes with the Israeli soldiers in the West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. Nineteen-year-old Fares Hashash, died in the clash after…
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Saudi Arabia: Prison, fine for transporting people without Haj permits
Riyadh: Illegal transportation of Haj pilgrims without proper permission can face prison time of six months a fine of up to 50,000 Saudi Riyals per person. كل من يتم ضبطه وهو ينقل…
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Saudi women’s football team advances 1 point in FIFA ranking
The Saudi Arabian Women’s Football National Team moved up one spot to 170th place in the official FIFA World Ranking. The latest ranking was released on June 9. This came when the…
