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Trump and Netanyahu will meet on tariffs, the war in Gaza & more
Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, becoming the first foreign leader to visit Trump since he unleashed tariffs on countries around the world.…
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Israel sees decline in hi-tech workforce for first time in decade: report
Jerusalem: The number of employees in the Israeli hi-tech sector recorded its first decline in a decade in 2024, according to a report published by the Israel Innovation Authority on Monday. According…
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Saudi Arabia restricts e-stopover visa to 19 countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has updated its electronic transit visa (e-stopover visa) policy, limiting eligibility to travellers associated with a specific list of 19 countries. According to a circular…
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Riyadh Air gets operational licence for inaugural flights
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) officially granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to Riyadh Air, authorising the airline to start commercial flight operations. The issuance of the AOC confirms…
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Israel controls 50 pc of Gaza after razing land to expand its buffer zone
Tel Aviv: Israel has dramatically expanded its footprint in the Gaza Strip since relaunching its war against Hamas last month. It now controls more than 50% of the territory and is squeezing…
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Dubai Crown Prince to embark on first official visit to India on Tuesday
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, will undertake a two-day official visit to India starting Tuesday, April 8.…
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Video: Palestinian journalist Ahmed Mansour burned alive in Israeli strike
A harrowing video circulating on social media shows Palestinian journalist Ahmed Mansour being burned alive after an Israeli airstrike allegedly targeted the journalists’ tents mear Nasser Medical Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza,…
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Hamas asked USD 500M from Iran to fund Oct 7 attack: Israel
Tel Aviv: Israel has made public an intelligence document that, according to its officials, reveals a direct financial and operational link between Hamas and Iran, including a request for USD 500 million…
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Hamas rockets injure three in Israel; Israeli forces strike central Gaza
Jerusalem: Three people were slightly injured during a rocket attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which prompted the Israeli army to launch multiple airstrikes on central Gaza later in the day, according…
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Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends visas for India, 13 other countries
Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of certain visas for nationals from 14 countries including India. The restrictions apply to Umrah, business and family visit visas. They will remain in place…
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Grand celebration of Ram Navami at BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi
New Delhi: The world-renowned BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi celebrated Ram Navami and Swaminarayan Jayanti with immense devotion and grandeur, marking a landmark moment for cultural and spiritual harmony in the…
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Saudi Arabia deports over 7,500 illegal expats in one week
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deported more than 7,500 expatriates for residency, labour, and border law violations, from March 27 to April 2. During this period, the Ministry of…
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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 15, mostly women, children
Gaza Strip: Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 15 people, including 10 women and children, overnight and into Sunday, according to local health officials. Israel ended its ceasefire with…
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UAE clarifies when foreign investors face corporate tax
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance has issued a new directive outlining when a foreign (non-resident) individual or entity is considered to have a taxable presence—or ‘nexus’—under the country’s Corporate…
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Indian oil tanker captain wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 57-year-old Indian national from Kolkata has won a staggering one million US dollars (Rs 8,55,31,350) in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. Sanjay Ghosh, a captain of an oil tanker,…
