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Russia-Ukraine war may lead to bread shortages in Arab countries
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused a rise in grain prices globally, and the rise affected wheat-producing countries, which raises fears of major repercussions on importing countries, especially Arab countries, some…
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Iran vows not to compromise over redlines in Vienna nuke talks: FM
Tehran: Iran will not compromise on its redlines in the Vienna talks aimed at resolving the issues over the removal of US anti-Iran sanctions and revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, said…
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Indian musician Ilaiyaraaja set to perform at Expo 2020 Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Indian composer, singer and lyricist R Gnanathesikan, better known as Ilaiyaraaja, is all set to perform at Expo 2020 Dubai— the world’s largest cultural gathering, on Saturday, March 5. 78-year-old…
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Great Indian Film Festival set to take place at Expo 2020 Dubai
Abu Dhabi: The Great Indian Film Festival (TGIFF) is all set to take place at Expo 2020 Dubai—the world’s largest cultural gathering, starting from March 7 to March 9. The TGIFF —…
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Qatar: No pre-arrival RT-PCR test for vaccinated citizens, residents
Doha: Qatar has scrapped the pre-arrival RT-PCR test requirement for the fully vaccinated citizens and residents of the country, as of Monday, February 28, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. The changes come…
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Saudi allows Ramzan Umrah booking through the Tawakkalna app
Riyadh: As the month of Ramzan approaches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) allows people to book an appointment through the Tawakkalna electronic application to perform Umrah, local media reported on Saturday.…
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Saudi Arabia lifts age limit for entering two Holy Mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday has lifted the age limit to perform the Umrah and as well as prayers at Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophets Mosque in Madinah, the Saudi…
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Lebanese PM calls for Arab countries’ support to overcome crisis
Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called on countries in the Arab world to help Lebanon overcome its unprecedented crisis, the Council of Ministers said in a statement. He made the…
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Saudi Arabia: Vaccinated children age 7 and above can enter two holy mosques
Riyadh: The ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on Friday that fully vaccinated children aged seven and above can apply for permits to enter the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque…
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Pre-travel approval from India to Dubai not required for UAE residents
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents travelling from India to Dubai no longer require pre-travel approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) or Federal Authority for…
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Hyderabadi woman stranded in Kuwait, family seeks govt help
Hyderabad: A 39-year-old Hyderabadi woman has requested the state to rescue her from Kuwait while narrating her ordeal in a video message, that was shared on Twitter. Wahida Begum resident of Kulsumpura,…
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Saudi King Salman to gift 50k copies of holy Quran to Thailand
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian King and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud will gift 50,060 copies of the Holy Qur’an, in various sizes and translations, to Thailand,…
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UAE relaxes COVID-19 rules from today; all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on Friday announced the relaxation of COVID-19 rules regarding masks, travel, quarantine, and PCR testing protocols, as the country continues to move toward the…
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Trending Photo: Salman Khan poses infront of Burj Khalifa
Abu Dhabi: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who is currently in Dubai for his Dabangg Tour performance at Expo 2020, is spending gala time in one of his favourite cities. The actor’s Instagram…
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Ethiopian migrant killed in crossfire on Yemeni-Saudi border
Sanaa: An Ethiopian migrant was killed and four others wounded in a crossfire on Friday when trying to illegally enter Saudi Arabia from Yemen, Yemeni medics said. The migrants were caught in…
