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Saudi: Khaif Mosque to receive pilgrims after two year hiatus
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance on Wednesday announced that the Khaif mosque in Mina is set to receive pilgrims for the first time since the outbreak of…
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Washington: Saudi Embassy street renamed Jamal Khashoggi Way
Washington: The Saudi Embassy street in Washingtion has been renamed “Jamal Khashoggi Way” after late Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Washington’s local government changed signs on one block in front of the imposing…
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UAE: Newly-wed Indian expat wins Rs 16 lakh in Emirates Draw
Dubai: An Indian expat on Wednesday won Rupees 16 lakh in the Emirates Draw. He is among the seven persons to have won the lottery. The expat identified as Kunal Naik received…
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UAE doctors urge residents to wear masks, follow COVID-19 protocols
Doctors across the UAE have asked residents to continue wearing face masks and following other safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Their remarks came a day after health officials declared…
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GCC residents could travel visa-free to Saudi Arabia
Dubai: Saudi Arabia is expected to allow GCC residents to visit the country without any visa for business, tourism and umrah purposes. A report in business news portal Trends suggests that Saudi…
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UAE: Green Pass validity reduced to 14 days amid rising COVID-19 cases
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has once again stricken COVID-19 measurements as a means to save its community from the spread of infection. After reducing the validity of the Green Pass on Alhosn…
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Yemen journalist killed in Aden blast, says government official
Sanaa: A local Yemen journalist was killed after his vehicle was blown up in the southern port city of Aden, a government official said on Thursday. “An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attached…
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UN agency for Palestine refugees faces $100 funding gap
Ramallah: The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) urged countries to increase financial contributions as it suffers from a $100 million funding gap. Commissioner-General of…
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EU allocates $104mn to finance Egypt’s food supply
Cairo: Visiting President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU has allocated 100 million euros ($104 million) in “an immediate relief” to Egypt’s food crisis. In a…
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Over One lakh Haj Pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Madinah: More than 100,000 pilgrims from all over the world have arrived in Saudi Arabia to attend the annual Haj pilgrimage. As of Monday, 99,884 pilgrims had arrived in the Kingdom. In…
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Yemen: Houthi Militia attacks Taiz city, breaks truce
Al-Mukalla: The Iran-backed Houthi Militia undermined the UN-brokered truce, on Tuesday, by launching coordinated attacks on the besieged city of Taiz. The Houthi Militia bombarded the government troops with artillery fire, heavy…
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Qatar plans 1000 ‘Bedouin tents’ to house FIFA World Cup fans
FIFA World Cup organizers on Tuesday said that Qatar is planning to pitch 100 ‘bedouin style tents’ in the desert for the fans who are coming from all over the world. The…
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UAE suspends exports, re-exports of Indian wheat for four months
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has ordered a suspension of exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating from India for four months, the Gulf nation’s ministry of economy said on Wednesday.…
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Saudi blacklists 25 people, entities for financing Houthi rebels
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of State Security in coordination with the US treasury department has blacklisted a total of 10 people and 15 entities for their involvement in facilitating the financial activities…
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Turkey plans to have 10 satellites in space by 2023
Ankara: Turkey plans to have a total of 10 satellites in space by 2023 as part of its national space programme, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. “This satellite marks another…
