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Hamas warns Israel against any change in Al-Aqsa status quo as Ramzan nears

Gaza: As the Muslim holy month of Ramzan is approaching, Hamas has warned Israel against any change in the status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem, saying any change “would…
UN Yemen envoy welcomes Saudi-Iran agreement

United Nations: UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has hailed the China-brokered agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran on the restoration of diplomatic relations. “Allow me to also take this opportunity…

Sharjah: Businesses must obtain special permits to extend working hours in Ramzan

Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah municipality on Tuesday announced the start of issuing permits to extend working hours after midnight during the holy month of Ramzan for commercial establishments, the Emirates News Agency…
Saudi Arabia extends deadline for Haj housing permits

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Haj Pilgrims Housing Committee in Makkah has extended the deadline for issuing housing permits until the end of the current month of Shaban 1444/2023, the Saudi…
UAE: 2 Indian expats take home Rs 22 lakh each in Big Ticket draw

Abu Dhabi: Two United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriates won the grand prize of 100,000 Dirhams (Rs 22,48,784) each in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw held on Friday, March…
UAE warns against hiring domestic help from unverified social media ads

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has warned against hiring domestic help from unapproved agencies or through advertisements on social media. In this regard, the Ministry of Human Resources and…
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi marks its first flight to Kolkata

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates’s (UAE) low-cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday marked the inauguration of its first flight to Kolkata city in West Bengal, the Emirates News Agency (WAM)…

Ramzan 2023: Saudi announces working hours for govt sector employees

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday announced the Ramzan working hours for government sector employees throughout the holy month of Ramzan 2023-1444, local media reported. The Ministry of Human…
Saudi: Nearly 800,000 registered to perform Umrah in Ramzan

Riyadh: Nearly 800,000 people have so far registered from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah or minor pilgrimage during the blessed month of Ramzan, local nedia reported. “The number…
Watch: Pilot lands stunt plane on Dubai’s Burj Al Arab helipad

Abu Dhabi: In a historic achievement by aviation standards, Polish pilot Luke Czepiela has performed an unprecedented stunt, landing his plane on the helipad above Dubai’s Burj Al Arab hotel at a…
Saudi Arabia set to host WWE King and Queen of the Ring

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s General Entertainment Authority to host the WWE King and Queen of The Ring competition at the Jeddah Superdome, on Saturday, May 27, 2023. This will be…
UN continues to provide quake-related aid to Syria, Turkey

United Nations: The UN continues to provide quake-related aid to Syria and Turkey, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As of Tuesday, 787 trucks carrying aid provided…
World Bank pledges $500M to support Lebanon’s vulnerable population, agri

Beirut: The World Bank announced that it will allocate about $300 million this year to provide social protection to Lebanon’s vulnerable population and invest $200 million in the country’s agriculture sector. Ferid…
Lebanese currency hits all-time low amid financial crisis

Beirut: The Lebanese currency (LBP) has collapsed to 100,000 LBP per US dollar for the first time in history as the country’s financial crisis and political deadlock continues. The value of the…
Iran says ‘good’ diplomatic moves underway to normalise ties with Bahrain

Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has said that “good” diplomatic moves are being made toward the normalisation of Iran’s relations with Bahrain. He made the remarks on Tuesday in…