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Sharjah to host 2nd annual International Bookseller Conference
Sharjah: Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition of the world’s first International Bookseller Conference in Sharjah, the second annual edition has been announced by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) with…
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UAE announces tax exemptions for public benefit entities
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance has announced a new UAE Cabinet decision relating to ‘qualifying public benefit entities’, whereby Public benefit entities are exempted from the corporate tax. It’s noteworthy that…
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Iran says Blinken’s anti-Iran remarks aimed at selling US weapons
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman rebuked the remarks by the US Secretary of State about Tehran’s military programme, saying they are “aimed at marketing American weapons”. Nasser Kanaani on Sunday made…
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UAE: 2 Indian expats from Kerala killed in separate accidents
Abu Dhabi: Two Indian expats died in separate transport accidents during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in the UAE, a media report said. 38-year-old Sharjah-based Abhilash, had gone boating with his colleagues in Khor…
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Iraq evacuates nationals from Sudan as fighting continues
Baghdad: The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that it is working to evacuate its nationals from Sudan, where clashes continued for a ninth day. “We are working to achieve a…
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Turkey greatly reduces defence industry’s foreign dependency: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkey has reduced its foreign dependency in the defence industry from around 80 per cent to some 20 per cent in the past two decades, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.…
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Natural gas reserves worth $1 bn found in Turkey: President
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the country has discovered natural gas reserves valued at $1 billion in Gabar Mountain in southeastern Sirnak province. Erdogan made the remarks at the…
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Tens of thousands of Israelis protest against judicial reform
Tel Aviv: Thousands of protesters flocked to Tel Aviv and cities across Israel to express their opposition to the government’s plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system, Al Jazeera reported. Crowds of…
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Turkish troops kill 21 terrorists in Syria, Iraq: Defence Minister
Ankara: A total of 21 “terrorists” were killed by Turkish troops over the past four days in northern Syria and Iraq, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said. Three of the “terrorists” were…
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Saudi evacuates citizens, Indians along with other foreigners from Sudan
Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Ministry has announced the evacuation of Saudi citizens and other nationals including Indians from Sudan as fierce fighting continues in the country. A total of 158 people, including Saudi…
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Iranian, UAE FMs call for stronger bilateral cooperation
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his counterpart of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan have agreed to expand cooperation in various fields. During a phone…
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Pakistan, Saudi expected to sign deal for USD 2bn deposits post Eid
Islamabad: Cash-starved Pakistan is likely to ink a deal for additional deposits of USD 2 billion from Saudi Arabia after Eid, authorities said on Saturday, a move that will help the country…
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US dollar, UK pound, Saudi riyal to INR exchange rates on April 21
The exchange rates of the US dollar, UK pound, Saudi riyal, UAE’s Dirham, Australian dollar, and other currencies to Indian rupees depend on demand and supply. Following are the exchange rates as…
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Watch: Dubai crown prince shares Eid Al-Fitr greetings on Instagram
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, on Friday, took to Instagram to wish his followers ‘Eid Mubarak’. Crown Prince has shared an animated video with his 15.7 million…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Where to watch fireworks in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has determined the locations for the dazzling fireworks display that will light up the sky of 13 cities in the Kingdom during the…
