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Saudi: Permits not needed for prayer at two holy mosques in last 10 days of Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah said that it is not required to obtain a permit to pray in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s…
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How many hours do Muslims fast around the world during Ramzan?
Ramzan is just around the corner. The holy month is expected to begin on Thursday, March 23 this year and more than a billion Muslims around the world will start observing a…
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Amitabh Bachchan gifts his Shahenshah jacket to friend in Saudi Arabia
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan gifted the iconic jacket from his 1988 film ‘Shahenshah’ to his friend based out of Saudi Arabia. Big B’s friend took to Twitter, where he thanked the cine icon…
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Saudi Arabia: 50% localization in optical sector begins
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced the implementation of the decision to localize the optical sector in all regions of the Kingdom, which came into effect on Saturday, March 18,…
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These are the best places to work in Saudi Arabia in 2023
Riyadh: If you’re looking for a job in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), a global research, training, and consultancy firm Great Place to Work, has revealed the best places to work…
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Dubai: Public sector job openings for expats; here’s how to apply
Abu Dhabi: If you are hunting for a job in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the public sector, there’s an opportunity for you in the public sector. The Dubai government is…
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Formula 4 academies to be set up in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment has signed 14 investment agreements, including setting up Formula 4 academies. The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the Formula One’s Saudi…
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Demolition of Palestinian homes increases under new Israel govt
The demolitions of Palestinian homes in Jerusalem have increased sharply under the new Israel’s hardline occupation government, threatening to ignite tensions that have already escalated in the occupied West Bank. According to…
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UN peacekeepers calls for restraint to avoid escalation on Lebanon-Israel borders
Beirut: Aroldo Lazaro Saenz, chief of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), reiterated calls for Lebanon and Israel to refrain from any action that could lead to an escalation. “I continue…
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Jordan facilitates visas for visitors
Amman: Jordan’s Ministry of Interior launched the Electronic Visa Project that aims to facilitate the entry procedures for travellers into the kingdom. The project would enable travellers to obtain their visas and…
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Festival of India in Kuwait will strengthen cultural ties between 2 countries: Meenakashi Lekhi
New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi highlighted the strong historical relationship between India and Kuwait during the “Festival of India” event in Kuwait and emphasized that…
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Int’l donors pledge $7.5bn for quake-hit Turkey, Syria
Brussels: A total of 7 billion euros ($7.5 billion) were pledged by the international community for Turkey and Syria where devastating earthquakes earlier this month killed more than 57,300 people. The “Together…
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UN envoy confirms Yemen’s warring sides agree to release 887 detainees
Aden: UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg confirmed that the country’s warring sides have agreed to release 887 conflict-related detainees as they concluded a 10-day negotiation in Switzerland. In a joint…
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Ramzan: Up to Rs 22 lakh fine for distributing iftar meals without permits in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Dubai residents who distribute iftar meals to the public during Ramzan without a permit could be fined 5,000 Dirhams (Rs 1,12,465) to 100,000 Dirhams (Rs 22,49,814), the Department of Islamic…
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Kuwait to increase electricity, water bills by 50%
Kuwait: Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water is set to increase electricity and water tariffs by 50 percent this year, local media reported. The price hike will be implemented with the approval…
