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Saudi: 1.75L Indians to perform Haj in 2023; highest in history
Jeddah: In a significant move, Saudi Arabia increased the Haj quota for India for the year 2023 where a total of 1,75,025 Indian Haj pilgrims will be able to perform Haj, reportedly…
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Dakar Rally: Ross Branch wins Stage 8
Riyadh: Hero MotoSports Team Rally scripted history once again by winning a stage at the world’s toughest rally — Dakar Rally. Ross Branch finished Stage 8 in the fastest time, securing the…
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Iran, Pakistan call for setting up joint military task force
Tehran: Top Iranian and Pakistani military commanders have called for establishing a joint military working group, the official IRNA news agency reported. The remarks were made in a phone conversation on Sunday…
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Iraq reopens Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone to traffic
Baghdad: The Iraqi authorities decided on Sunday to reopen the entrances and streets to traffic in the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad. The decision was made under the directives of…
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Saudi Arabia: Greenery covers Makkah mountains
Riyadh: The images and videos of greenery covering Makkah Al-Mukarramah mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) after weeks of heavy rains, are being widely circulated on social media platforms. The…
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Iran’s exports to Saudi Arabia witness rapid growth in 2022: Report
Tehran: Iran’s exports to Saudi Arabia have increased dramatically in 2022 amid the two countries’ efforts to ease tensions, Iran’s IRIB news agency reported. Iran’s customs administration on Saturday said during the…
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MHA declares Saudi-based Dr Asif Maqbool Dar as terrorist
New Delhi: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday designated the banned outfit Hizb-Ul- Mujahideen operative Dr Asif Maqbool Dar as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for his…
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Will Saudi Arabia turn blind eye to Ronaldo, partner for breaking law?
Ever since Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia’s club Al-Nassr, many questions have been raised. Now, apart from the game, people are also debating whether Ronaldo and his longtime girlfriend…
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Saudi Arabia: Alcohol will not be allowed to be sold at duty-free
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that alcohol will not be allowed at the newly established duty-free shops at air, sea, and land ports, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Christmas, New Year celebrations by Indian community in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: The Indian Christian Community living in Western Region of Saudi Arabia has celebrated Christmas and New Year with great zeal at the Indian Consulate on Friday evening. The Christmas and New…
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Iran executes two more men over ongoing anti-hijab protests
Tehran: The Iranian authorities on Saturday, executed two men for allegedly killing a security official during ongoing anti-hijab protests movement in the country for nearly four months. The two men, who were executed,…
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Sania Mirza to retire at next month’s Dubai Tennis Championships
New Delhi: Former doubles No.1 Sania Mirza has confirmed her plans to retire from professional tennis at Dubai Tennis Championships, a WTA 1000 event, which begins on February 19. The 36-year old…
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25th Arabian Gulf football championship kicks off in Iraq
Baghdad: The 25th Arabian Gulf Cup 2023 kicked off in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani on Friday announced at the opening ceremony the start of…
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Israel announces sanctions against Palestinian Authority
Jerusalem: Israeli security cabinet has announced a series of punitive measures against the Palestinian Authority on Thursday. The move comes in response to the Palestinian Authority’s request to the International Court of…
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UAE: 1st of Ramzan, Eid-Al-Fitr 2023 likely to fall on these dates
Abu Dhabi: The holy month of Ramzan 1444 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) -2023 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to begin on Thursday,…
