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UAE issues new personal status law, fines for abusing parents
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government 9n Wednesday, January 8. issued a federal decree-law on the new personal status law, which focusses on family stability and rights. This new law aims to…
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Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn Israeli map claiming Arab territories
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have condemned and rejected an Israeli map that claimed Jordanian, Syrian, and Lebanese territories as part of so-called “greater Israel.”…
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Iran, Iraq share common concerns about Syria: Pezeshkian
Tehran: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that his country and Iraq have common concerns about the ongoing developments in Syria. He made the remarks at a joint press conference with…
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Egypt, Greece, Cyprus stress Middle East stability as key to cooperation
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides emphasised that the stability and security of the Middle East are essential pillars for fostering cooperation. “The…
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Saudi Arabia announces major rule for expats to renew Iqama, extend visas
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a major rule for expats to renew their residency permits (Iqama) and extend exit and re-entry visas. In a post on X, the…
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US military carries out airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Dubai: The US military says it carried out a wave of strikes against what it said were underground arms facilities of Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. US Central Command said in a statement…
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Watch: Dense clouds cover Makkah Clock Tower
In a stunning weather phenomenon, the iconic Clock Tower in Makkah was recently disappeared from sight as dense clouds engulfed the skyline during heavy rain and thunderstorms across Saudi Arabia. A video…
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49-yr-old Andhra man missing in Saudi Arabia for over a week
A 49-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh, working as a labourer in Hail, Saudi Arabia, has been reported missing for the last one week. Rama Swamy, a resident of Ichapuram in Srikakulam district,…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Dutch expat, Indian national win Rs 8 cr each
A Dubai-based Dutch expat and an Indian national each won a staggering one million USD (Rs 8.58 crore) in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, January 8.…
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In a first, Saudi Orchestra set to perform in Riyadh
Riyadh: After successful world tours, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir is all set to return to its homeland to present a concert, titled “Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra,” in Riyadh for…
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Dubai billionaire Hussain Sajwani to invest 20 bn USD in US data centers
Dubai-based billionaire Hussain Sajwani, the chairman of Damac Properties, plans to invest 20 billion US dollars (USD) (Rs 17,16,97,00,00,000) for data centers in the United States (US). The announcement was made by President-elect…
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UAE lifts partial ban on individual drone use
If you have been looking forward to taking your drone for a ride in the skies of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there’s good news for you. The UAE has lifted its…
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Dubai among world’s most powerful cities in 2024
Dubai has been ranked eighth worldwide and first in the Middle East in the Global Power City Index 2024 (GPCI) for the second year in a row. In an annual study released…
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South Sudan to resume oil production, export
Juba: South Sudan said that it would resume the production and export of crude oil to the international market through Port Sudan starting Wednesday. Minister for Petroleum Puot Kang Chol on Tuesday…
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Iran launches air defence exercise near nuclear facility
Tehran: Iran’s armed forces began a large-scale joint air defence exercise near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in central Isfahan province on Tuesday, state television reported. The ‘Eqtedar’ (Power) 1403 exercise was…
