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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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Yemen journalist killed in Aden blast, says government official
Sanaa: A local Yemen journalist was killed after his vehicle was blown up in the southern port city of Aden, a government official said on Thursday. “An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attached…
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Qatar plans 1000 ‘Bedouin tents’ to house FIFA World Cup fans
FIFA World Cup organizers on Tuesday said that Qatar is planning to pitch 100 ‘bedouin style tents’ in the desert for the fans who are coming from all over the world. The…
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Saudi blacklists 25 people, entities for financing Houthi rebels
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of State Security in coordination with the US treasury department has blacklisted a total of 10 people and 15 entities for their involvement in facilitating the financial activities…
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Turkish Airlines to change name to Turkiye Hava Yollari: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that the country’s national carrier will change its name to “Turkiye Hava Yollari” from “Turkish Airlines.” “‘Turkey’ no longer exists. It is Turkiye.…
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Biden to visit Israel and ”pariah” Saudi Arabia next month
Washington: President Joe Biden will make his first trip to the Middle East next month with visits to Israel, the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia, the White House announced Tuesday. The…
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Haj 2022: First batch of pilgrims from Turkey arrive in Makkah
Riyadh: The first batch of Haj pilgrims consisting of 290 people arrived from Turkey in Makkah, on Sunday. According to a report by the Arab News, the Turkish Consul General in Jeddah,…
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Syrian PM urges quick repair of Damascus airport
Damascus: Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous has urged a quick repair of the damage caused by the latest Israeli missile strikes to the Damascus airport. Arnous made the call during his visit…
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Israel closes water provision to Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque
Israel forces on Sunday closed the water supply to the Ibrahimi mosque in Hebron region. The mosque authorities say they haven’t received water for the fourth day in a row. “The measure…
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Gaining momentum in repatriation of stranded Indians in Saudi Arabia
By Irfan Mohammed Jeddah: Huroob, the word sends a bone-chilling message to many Indian and other foreign workers who lack stability in their jobs. In fact, it ruins the dreams of scores…
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Turkey to impose residence quota amid anti-immigrant sentiment
Turkey will impose quotas on the number of residence permits for foreigners from July. The move comes amid growing pressure mounting on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The country will impose a…
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Dubai: Etihad Airways to hold recruitment drive for cabin crew
Dubai: Etihad Airways in a statement released on Sunday said it would conduct a recruitment for cabin crew in Dubai on June 13. Interested candidates are required to register and submit their…
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Runways unusable after Israeli strikes on airport: Syria
Damascus: Following Israeli strikes on Damascus Intentional airport, Syria’s transport ministry has confirmed that its runways are unusable. The airport remained closed for the second day due to ongoing repair works. Since…
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Indian Muslims on GCC tour, reach UAE on 22-year-old scooter
Dubai: Two Indian Muslims Ibrahim Bilal and Mohammed Afsal Haq are living the dream of travelling to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on a scooter. These childhood friends reached the United Arab…
