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UAE continues to be pioneer in climate action: Sheikh Mohammed
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was and continues to be one of the pioneering countries in the fields of climate action, said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime…
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Iran ready to reopen embassy in Saudi Arabia
Tehran: Iran is ready to reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said. Addressing reporters here on Monday, the spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said the decision still depends on the Saudi…
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Saudi royal family descendants of Jews: Iranian general
New Delhi: The commander of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy recently said that the ruling royal family members in Saudi Arabia were actually Jewish, and that their conflict with Iran harkens…
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In a first, women will soon be driving taxis in Oman
Muscat: In a significant move towards gender equality, women in the kingdom of Oman will soon be seen driving taxis and women-only taxis will be available from January 20, local media from…
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Dubai butterfly garden is the largest in the world
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai butterfly garden is the largest butterfly garden in the world and contains approximately 15,000 butterflies, from over 45 species. Located near the Dubai Miracle Garden, it is easily…
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2 Indians killed in Abu Dhabi explosions, confirms envoy to UAE Sunjay Sudhir
Abu Dhabi [UAE]: Two Indian nationals are among the three people killed and six injured in the explosions in Abu Dhabi on Monday, India’s envoy to the UAE, Sunjay Sudhir confirmed to…
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Saudi engineer wins award for inventing a chip that detects cancer
Riyadh: A Saudi female engineer, Dana Al-Sulaiman, who works as an Assistant Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has won the ‘Innovators under 35’ award, for developing a…
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Saudi Arabia restricts Umrah repetition for foreign pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has restricted the repetition of Umrah for foreign pilgrims, only allowing them to perform it three times during a 30-day stay amid concerns over rising…
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Weather warnings across Saudi Arabia until Tuesday
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s civil defence authority on Sunday issued weather warnings for several regions across the Kingdom and urged people to be cautious and vigilant due to a significant…
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Abu Dhabi police confirm explosion of three fuel tankers
Dubai: Drones may have sparked an explosion on three oil tankers in Abu Dhabi and may have sparked a separate fire at an extension of the emirate’s main airport on Monday, according to…
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Israel approves $100 mn plan to support airlines
Jerusalem: Israel’s three major airlines will receive $100 million from the government to deal with the Omicron crisis, the country’s Finance and Transport Ministries said in a joint statement. Under the plan,…
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Palestinian factions to resume reconciliation dialogue in Algeria
Gaza: Leaders of rival Palestinian parties and Algerian officials started a meeting on resuming reconciliation dialogue in Algiers, officials said. The officials said that leaders of the Fatah party and the Islamic…
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Novak Djokovic arrives in Dubai after deportation from Australia
Dubai: Novak Djokovic arrived early Monday in Dubai after his deportation from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination ended the No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player’s hopes of defending his Australian Open title.…
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Talks between Moon, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince canceled
Dubai: The scheduled talks between visiting South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan were canceled due to an “unforeseen matter of state” of the de facto…
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Israeli Finance Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Jerusalem: Israel’s Minister of Finance Avigdor Lieberman said he has tested positive for Covid-19 and will isolate for a few days in his home.Lieberman, who received the fourth Covid-19 vaccine shot on January…
