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Saudi Arabia-Israel could be allies, says crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Riyadh: Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has said that Saudi Arabia and Israel could be allies. Speaking to US magazine The Atlantic, the crown prince said that he hopes the conflict…
Archaeologists find over 6,500-yr-old pearl bead in Qatar grave

Doha: The discovery of the oldest known natural pearl bead in Qatar has yet again shone the spotlight on the pearl-diving history of the peninsular country that is on its toes as the…

As Iran talks near end, UN nuclear watchdog chief in Tehran

Tehran: The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog met Saturday with Iranian officials as talks in Vienna over Tehran’s tattered atomic deal with world powers appear to be reaching their end.…
Iran condemns mosque attack in Pakistan

Tehran: Iran strongly condemned a Friday attack on a mosque in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar that killed dozens, according to the Foreign Ministry website. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said the attack…
Ramzan 2022: UAE announces working hours for public sector employees

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced the Ramzan working hours for public sector employees throughout the holy month of Ramzan, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The working…
Over 130 Palestinians injured in West Bank clashes

Ramallah: More than 130 Palestinian protesters were injured during clashes with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank, according to medics. Witnesses said the fierce clashes broke out on Friday near the villages…
Indian technician wins over Rs 24 crore in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw

Abu Dhabi: A 39-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian technician has won the grand prize of 12 million Dirham (Rs 24,89,67,379) in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw held on Thursday, March…

Dr Farida Al Hosani first UAE woman to join WHO pandemic advisory group

Abu Dhabi: Dr Farida Al Hosani, the official spokeswoman for the UAE’s health sector, becomes the first United Arab Emirate (UAE) female to join World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework (PIP…
Dubai: Man jailed, fined Dh2,000 for attempting to steal a car with woman inside

Abu Dhabi: A 35-year-old man in Dubai has been sentenced to three months in jail, to be followed by deportation and fined 2,000 Dirham (Rs 41,473) for attempting to steal a car…
Abu Dhabi launches exclusive benefits for golden visa holders

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO) on Thursday announced exclusive benefits to golden visa holders in the UAE’s capital to encourage investment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This came…
‘I don’t care’: Saudi Crown Prince on what Joe Biden thinks of him

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has said, in an interview in The Atlantic published on Thursday, that he simply doesn’t care whether United States (US) President Joe…
Indian chef wins lottery in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw for second time

Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian chef has won the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw for the second time on Tuesday, March 1. The winner of the draw…
Doha hosts discussion on Afghanistan’s humanitarian situation

Doha: Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Doha hosted a round-table discussion on the current and future of the war-ravaged country. The talks were organised in co-operation between the International Federation of Red Cross and…
Dubai to host World Police Summit at Expo 2020

Abu Dhabi: Dubai is all set to host World Police Summit (WPS) at the Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai— the world’s largest cultural gathering, from Monday, March 14 to Thursday, March 17.…
47-year-old Indian cook wins over Rs 20 crore in Mahzooz draw

Abu Dhabi: A 47-year-old Indian man, who works as a cook in the UAE, has won the grand prize of 10 million Dirham (Rs 20,68,04,814) in the 66th Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner…