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Saudi Arabia: SAR 5L fine, jail time for pranksters
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the imposition of a fine of 500,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 1,06,06,677) on anyone who is caught pranking, local media reported. In this context,…
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Lebanon on brink of becoming failed state amid economic, social fiasco
Beirut: Lebanon is facing a full economic meltdown and is virtually on a precipice economically, politically and socially. Although it cannot yet be described as a failed state, it is on the…
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Saudi: Divorced woman can travel with son if she has custody deed
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Passports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that a divorced woman can travel with her son if she holds a custody deed. According to the General Directorate…
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Egypt among world’s most countries affected by climate change, says minister
Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Suweilam has said that Egypt is one of the world’s most affected countries by climate change, a news website reported. The Egyptian minister…
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EAM Jaishankar concludes 1st official visit to Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday concluded his first official visit to Saudi Arabia during which he reviewed all aspects of India-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations and discussed regional and global…
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Four multiple-entry visas allow unemployed expats to live in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The visa policy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has seen personally significant changes that had important implications for visas. The inclusion of four multiple-entry visas allows expatriates, who live…
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Six killed in Islamic State attack in Northeast Syria
Damascus: Islamic State (IS) militants killed six people driving on a road in the northeastern Syrian province of Hasakah, a war monitor reported. The six victims, whose identities are not yet known,…
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Jordan warns against decline in international support for refugees in region
Amman: Jordan has warned against the noticeable decline in international support extended to refugees in the Middle East and the related UN institutions. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi made the remarks at…
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Israel launches plan to accelerate renewable energy deployment
Jerusalem: Israel launched a plan to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy infrastructures throughout the country, the energy ministry has said in a statement. The plan aims to set up renewable energy…
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Jaishankar calls upon Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah
Riyadh: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met with the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Jeddah and apprised him of the bilateral ties between the two…
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Syria: 4 dead, many infected with cholera due to contaminated water
Damascus: Four people died of cholera due to the contamination of drinking water in Syria. The Kurdish administration has appealed to international organizations to provide support to limit its spread. According to…
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UAE: Laws approved for public-private ties, 1st electric cargo plane
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday announced a new law enhancing partnership between government and private sectors. This announcement came during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin…
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Saudi Arabia to include music in educational curriculum
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has decided to implement music as a subject to be taught as part of the curriculum in two years’ time starting from the kindergarten level, local…
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GMR launches maiden direct flights from Hyderabad to Baghdad
Hyderabad: Fly Baghdad’s maiden direct flight service from Hyderabad to Baghdad launched on Sunday from the GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL). The inaugural Fly Baghdad flight took off from Hyderabad at 3:17 pm.…
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AIFF to sign MoU with Qatar Football Association on strategic alliance
Doha: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Qatar counterpart on “strategic alliance for mutual benefit”, it was announced on Sunday. Newly-elected AIFF president…
