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Saudi Arabia named as world’s most trusted government: Report
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been ranked as the most trusted government in the world, securing an impressive 87 percent trust rating in the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer. This…
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Six infants die in Gaza as cold wave worsens humanitarian crisis
Gaza: The number of infant deaths due to the ongoing cold wave in the Gaza Strip has risen to six, Palestinian medical sources reported. Munir Al-Bursh, director-general of the Gaza-based health authorities,…
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Iran rejects nuclear talks under pressure, backs Russia ties
Tehran: Iran will not negotiate over its nuclear program while facing external pressure or sanctions, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared during a joint press conference with his visiting Russian counterpart,…
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Egypt urges for early reconstruction of Gaza without displacing its population
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi stressed the necessity of starting the early recovery and reconstruction plan in the Gaza Strip without displacing its population. Sisi made the remarks during a meeting in…
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Israel, Hamas agree on new exchange, leaving fragile ceasefire intact
Jerusalem: Israeli and Hamas officials said Tuesday they have reached an agreement to exchange the bodies of dead hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, keeping their fragile ceasefire intact…
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Medics say 6 babies died from cold in Gaza as displaced people shelter in tents, rubble
Deir al-Balah: At least six infants have died from hypothermia in the last two weeks in the Gaza Strip, where hundreds of thousands of people are living in tent camps and war-damaged…
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UAE supermarkets announces massive Ramzan discounts
As this year’s Ramzan approaches which is expected to begin on Friday, February 28, approximately 644 major outlets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced discounts of over 50 percent on…
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Coca-Cola struggles as Midle East conflict boosts demand for Chat Cola
Order a Coke to wash down some hummus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank these days and chances are the waiter will shake his head disapprovingly — or worse, mutter “shame, shame” in…
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Iran’s detention of Afghan refugees adds to their hardship
Iran launched another crackdown to detain Afghan migrants in the southeastern provinces of Sistan and Baluchestan, citing security concerns, Iranian state media reported on Sunday. According to Iran’s state-run news agency, ISNA,…
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Iconic Ramzan Iftar cannons return to key locations across Dubai
Dubai police authorities announced key locations where Iftar cannons will be fired during the upcoming month of Ramzan on Monday, February 24. The announcement was made during a conference held at Expo…
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Palestinians struggle to restart their lives in ruins of Gaza
Beit Lahiya: When night falls over northern Gaza, much of the cityscape of collapsed buildings and piled wreckage turns pitch black. Living inside the ruins of their home, Rawya Tamboura’s young sons…
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Ramzan 2025: Oman announces working hours for public, private sectors
Muscat: Oman has announced the official working hours for both public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH/2025. For the public sector, official working hours will be…
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Dubai businessman donates Dh 3 billion to build hospital in memory of daughter
Mirwais Azizi, founder and chairman of the Azizi Group, has donated 3 billion Dirhams in memory of his late daughter, Farishta Azizi, who lost her battle against an aggressive form of cancer.…
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Watch: Riyadh begins installing nameplates honouring Saudi imams, kings
Riyadh: Riyadh Municipality has begun installing road signs and nameplates for 15 major squares in the capital, honouring Saudi Arabia’s imams and kings. This follows a directive from the Custodian of the…
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Saudi Arabia urges meningitis vaccine for Umrah during Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) stressed the necessity of receiving the meningitis vaccine for those wishing to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan, expected to…
