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Saudi Arabia allows foreign investors to own real estate
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment has announced that foreign investors are now permitted to own and sell real estate for investment purposes. According to a report by an…
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US govt mistakenly asks Ukrainian refugees to leave
Washington: In an administrative error, the US government mistakenly issued an email to several Ukrainian refugees, notifying them that their provisional legal status would be terminated in 7 days and ordering them…
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Kuwait urges mosques to shorten prayers amid power outage
As part of joint efforts to conserve electricity and water, Kuwait’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has issued a directive to imams and muezzins to shorten prayer durations in mosques across the country.…
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Viral videos show Palestinian bodies flung into air by Israeli strike in Gaza
A video reportedly circulating on social media shows the harrowing moment an Israeli missile strike in Gaza hurled Palestinian bodies into the air. In the clip, a woman’s anguished cries can be…
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Israeli army kills major Hamas money exchanger in Gaza
Jerusalem: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it killed Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, allegedly a key Hamas money exchanger, in Gaza City. According to the IDF, Khudari, who…
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Indian man turns overnight crorepati winning Rs 34 cr in Big Ticket
A 45-year-old Indian technician based in Oman became an overnight crorepati after winning 15 million Dirham (Rs 34.88 crore) in the latest Big Ticket raffle draw held in Abu Dhabi. Rajesh Mullankil…
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Israel’s attorney general calls on high court to cancel dismissal of Shin Bet chief
Jerusalem: Israel’s Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara urged the country’s High Court of Justice to overturn the government’s decision to dismiss Ronen Bar, chief of Israel’s internal security service Shin Bet. The Israeli…
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UN calls for urgent action to protect Iraqi children from landmine threats
Baghdad: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) jointly called for immediate action to protect Iraqi children from the ongoing landmine threat. According to a joint…
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Half of living Israeli hostages in evacuation areas: Hamas
Gaza: Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, said that half of the living Israeli hostages are in areas that Israel has issued evacuation orders recently. In a press statement, Abu Obeida,…
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Microsoft employees protest at 50th anniversary party over Israel contract
Washington: A pro-Palestinian protest by Microsoft employees interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration Friday, the latest backlash over the tech industry’s work to supply artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military. The…
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Saudi Arabia issues heavy rain warning until Monday
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence has issued a nationwide alert urging residents to remain vigilant, as thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast to continue across the Kingdom until Monday,…
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4.1 magnitude earthquake recorded in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Arabian Gulf, approximately 55 kilometres east of Jubail, Saudi Arabia on Friday, April 4. Dr Abdullah Al-Misnad, a former professor of climate science at…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli escalation in occupied Palestinian territories
The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Israel’s continued military escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Kingdom also denounced the ongoing targeting of civilians and repeated attacks on…
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UAE sets guidelines for domestic worker recruitment fee refunds
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced guidelines for employers seeking refunds on domestic worker recruitment fees. Recruitment agencies must process these refunds within two weeks or face…
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Dubai to launch self-driving taxis by 2026
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to roll out self-driving taxis by 2026, marking a major milestone in the city’s journey towards smart, autonomous mobility. The announcement follows the…
