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Abu Dhabi: Fire breaks out in 30-storey building, 19 injured
Abu Dhabi: A fire broke out in a 30-storey building in Al Zahiyah area of Abu Dhabi on Friday afternoon. The Abu Dhabi Police said on Twitter, “Teams of Abu Dhabi Police…
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Saudi Arabia calls for ensuring safety, security of Rohingya Muslims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has affirmed its supportive stance to protect civilians and minorities in Myanmar, especially the Rohingya Muslims, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The statement came in a…
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Haj 2022: Saudi hires company linked to BJP to process applications
Riyadh: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reportedly hired a company that has close links with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), to facilitate and process Haj applications.…
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West Bank: 3 Palestinians shot dead, 10 injured in Israeli raid
Three Palestinians were killed and ten others were wounded, at dawn on Friday, in an assassination carried out by the Israeli occupation forces as they stormed Jenin in the occupied West Bank,…
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Israel closes investigation into violence at slain Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral
The Israeli police announced on Thursday the closing of an internal investigation into the violence at the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in East Jerusalem. On Friday, May 13, thousands…
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US-led military coalition captures senior IS leader in Syria
Baghdad: U.S.-led coalition forces captured a senior leader of the extremist Islamic State group in a military operation in northern Syria on Thursday, the coalition said. In a statement, it said the…
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Iraq ready to host new round of Iranian-Saudi talks: Foreign Minister
Baghdad: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has expressed Iraq’s readiness to host a new round of direct talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia in Baghdad. Hussein made the remarks in a phone…
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48-year-old Israeli-Palestinian shot dead in Baqa Al-Gharbiya
An Israeli citizen of Palestinian origin was shot dead on Wednesday in Baqa Al Gharbiya, an Arab town in Israel. The deceased identified as 48-year-old Nader Maqaldeh, was leaving a cafe at…
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Saudi Arabia: Suspected LGBTQ products seized from Riyadh stores
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian authorities on Wednesday seized certain products from stores in Riyadh, suspecting that such commodities are promoting homosexuality. Inspectors deployed by the Ministry of Commerce searched a few stores in…
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Saudi Arabia: Harrat Uwayrid joins UNESCO’s biosphere reserves list
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Harrat Uwayrid, was on Wednesday added to UNESCO Biosphere Reserve’s World Network. It is now the second reserve to make the list from the kingdom. Harrat Uwayrid, is a…
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Saudi: Khaif Mosque to receive pilgrims after two year hiatus
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance on Wednesday announced that the Khaif mosque in Mina is set to receive pilgrims for the first time since the outbreak of…
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Washington: Saudi Embassy street renamed Jamal Khashoggi Way
Washington: The Saudi Embassy street in Washingtion has been renamed “Jamal Khashoggi Way” after late Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Washington’s local government changed signs on one block in front of the imposing…
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UAE: Newly-wed Indian expat wins Rs 16 lakh in Emirates Draw
Dubai: An Indian expat on Wednesday won Rupees 16 lakh in the Emirates Draw. He is among the seven persons to have won the lottery. The expat identified as Kunal Naik received…
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UAE doctors urge residents to wear masks, follow COVID-19 protocols
Doctors across the UAE have asked residents to continue wearing face masks and following other safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Their remarks came a day after health officials declared…
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GCC residents could travel visa-free to Saudi Arabia
Dubai: Saudi Arabia is expected to allow GCC residents to visit the country without any visa for business, tourism and umrah purposes. A report in business news portal Trends suggests that Saudi…
