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Haj 2023: Nearly 1.5 million foreign pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Foreign pilgrims who arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through air and land ports to perform Haj this year have reached 1,499,472 until June 22, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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PM Narendra Modi arrives in Egypt on two-day state visit
Cairo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Saturday for a two-day state visit during which he will hold talks with the Egyptian leadership, including President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, as the two…
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Video: Saudi Arabia holds security parade ahead of Haj season
Riyadh: Ahead of the upcoming Haj season, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) held the annual security forces readiness parade in Makkah. Saudi Interior Minister Abdul Aziz bin Saud and senior security…
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Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa lights up for International Olympic Day
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was emblazoned with the Olympic Games logo and the colours of its five rings to coincide with the celebration of the International Olympic Day. The world’s tallest…
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Haj 2023: Arafat records highest temperature of 47°C in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The holy site of Arafat in Makkah recorded the highest maximum temperature in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) at 47 degrees Celsius on Friday. According to data from Saudi Arabia’s…
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400 tons of Zamzam water supplied to Prophet’s Mosque daily during Haj season
Riyadh: The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah is supplied with up to 400 tons of Zamzam water daily from Makkah during the Haj season, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The holy water is…
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UAE announces major structural changes in education system
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a significant change in its education system so that its certificates will get recognition from universities around the world. The UAE Ministry of…
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Emirates: Drop luggage 24 hours before departure at Dubai airport
Ahead of the upcoming Eid Al Adha and summer holidays, Dubai-based Emirates Airline has advised passengers to take time to plan their journey this June and July to beat the rush. Departure…
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Tourist arrivals in Turkey surge to 4.5M in May
Istanbul: The number of foreign tourists to Turkey surged to 4.5 million in May, amounting to a 16.2-per cent year-on-year increase, the Culture and Tourism Ministry said. The Mediterranean resort of Antalya…
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Turkish police recover thousands of artifacts in anti-trafficking raid
Istanbul: The Turkish police captured two suspects and recovered thousands of artifacts during a massive operation in Istanbul targeting trafficking in stolen antiquities, local media reported. A total of 2,295 gold, silver…
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Haj 2023: Saudi launches mobile dental clinic to provide free service to pilgrims
Riyadh: For the second year in a row, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched a mobile dental clinic in the central area around the Grand Mosque in Makkah to provide…
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Iran: Persian language mandate for ships crossing Hormuz Strait
Tehran: A top Iranian commander has said that any ship seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz must inform Iran of its name, nationality and cargo in Persian language, media reported.…
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Palestinian rejects claims of PA losing control over West Bank
Ramallah: A senior Palestinian official has denied the Israeli claims that the Palestinian Authority (PA) cannot control the West Bank and is on its way to collapse. Hussein Al-Sheikh, Secretary General of…
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Haj 2023: For 2nd year, 1000 electric scooters ready for use by pilgrims
Riyadh: The transport authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set up 1000 electric scooters for pilgrims to facilitate multiple transportation options during this year’s Haj season, the Saudi Press…
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Saudi Arabia: In first, self-driving buses launched for Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: This Haj season marks a significant milestone as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Transport General Authority (TGA) for the first time launched a trial of self-driving electric buses to cater to…
