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Oman to extend long-term visa for talented expatriates
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is considering giving long-term residency visas to talented expatriates very soon within the second phase of the investor residency program, the Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. The new…
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Kuwait considers new system for issuing family, tourist visit visas
Kuwait: Kuwait government is considering a new system for the issuance of entry visas, for family and tourists, local media reported. “The process is underway to work out a strict mechanism ensuring…
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3 Israelis, 64 Palestinians injured after settlers stormed Joseph’s shrine in Nablus
3 Israelis and 64 Palestinians were injured by live and rubber bullets during clashes that erupted in the city of Nablus on Thursday, in the northern West Bank, Wafa News Agency reported.…
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Watch: 52-year-old Iraqi pilgrim arrives in Makkah on foot from Britain to perform Haj
A 52-year-old British man of Iraq-Kurdish origins Adam Muhammad arrived in Makkah on foot on Sunday, crossing 11 countries after completing about 11 months’ journey on foot to perform the Haj 2022.…
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Israel’s parliament dissolves, sets fifth election in four years
Jerusalem: Israel’s parliament voted Thursday to dissolve itself, marking the end of a year-old experimental coalition government, and sending the country to the polls in November for the fifth time in less…
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Bahrain, Egypt stresses two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Manama: Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with visiting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, where they stressed the two-state solution as an imperative one to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The two…
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Doha host indirect Iran-US talks on reviving 2015 nuke deal
Tehran: Indirect talks between Iran and the US held in the Qatari capital of Doha have not yet ended, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said. Another meeting between Iran’s Chief Nuclear Negotiator Ali…
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Moroccan Najat Rochdi appointed as UN special envoy for Syria
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the appointment of Najat Rochdi of Morocco as deputy special envoy for Syria. Rochdi succeeds Khawla Matar of Bahrain, “to whom the Secretary-General expresses…
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Saudi Arabia: Performing Haj without permit to attract 10K riyal fine
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia officials are going to impose a fine of 10, 000 riyals on people who try to perform Haj without obtaining permits. Spokesman Brigadier General Sami bin Mohammad Al Shuwairkh…
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Israeli PM won’t run in upcoming polls
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced that he will not run in the upcoming elections as his coalition government collapsed only a year after its inauguration in June 2021. He…
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Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al Adha on July 9; Zul Hijjah moon sighted
Riyadh: The moon sighting committee of the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia announced on Wednesday that Thursday, June 29, will be the first day of Islamic month of Zul Hijjah 1443 AH (Anno…
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Viral video: Thief cuts hole in car’s roof; steals BHD 1000
Manama: A 36-year-old man in Bahrain has been arrested for allegedly making a hole in the roof of a car and stealing valuables, local media reported on Tuesday. The video has been…
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Video: Haj pilgrims to witness world’s longest walkway connecting holy sites
Riyadh: Pilgrims performing the Haj this year—1443/2022 will be able to witness the world’s longest walkway, which will connect the holy sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The 25-kilometre pedestrian…
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Saudi Arabia: Cooking issues faced by Indian Haj pilgrims in Makkah
Hyderabad: For the past two days in the holy city of Makkah, Indian Haj pilgrims have had trouble cooking at their residence. As a preventative move, Saudi officials began removing cooking gas…
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Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan to headline concert in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Popular Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan, is all set to perform a live concert in Dubai on Saturday, August 13. The singer will grace the Coca-Cola Arena stage at 7 pm UAE time (8:30 pm…
