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US-British coalition launches more airstrikes on Yemen
Sanaa: The US-British coalition launched airstrikes on several parts of northern Yemen, including its capital Sanaa, on Thursday before dawn, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. The coalition launched five airstrikes on Sanhan…
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UAE’s first flying taxi vertiport named DXV
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced on Thursday, January 9, that the first commercial vertiport for flying taxis in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been named Dubai International Vertiport (DXV).…
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Saudi Red Crescent handles 345,000 emergency cases in Makkah in 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) medical teams deployed in the Makkah region handled 345,000 emergency cases in 2024. With 154,893 cases, medical emergencies made up the largest portion.…
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Saudi Arabia mandates polio vaccination certificate for Pakistanis
Islamabad: A polio vaccination certificate has been made mandatory for Pakistani citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s civil aviation authority has announced. According to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation…
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Saudi Arabia to witness first-ever display of Kaaba’s Kiswah outside Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 will witness the first-ever public display of the entire Kiswah of the Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) outside Makkah. The second edition of the Biennale, titled…
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UAE issues new personal status law, fines for abusing parents
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government 9n Wednesday, January 8. issued a federal decree-law on the new personal status law, which focusses on family stability and rights. This new law aims to…
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Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn Israeli map claiming Arab territories
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have condemned and rejected an Israeli map that claimed Jordanian, Syrian, and Lebanese territories as part of so-called “greater Israel.”…
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Iran, Iraq share common concerns about Syria: Pezeshkian
Tehran: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that his country and Iraq have common concerns about the ongoing developments in Syria. He made the remarks at a joint press conference with…
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Egypt, Greece, Cyprus stress Middle East stability as key to cooperation
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides emphasised that the stability and security of the Middle East are essential pillars for fostering cooperation. “The…
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Saudi Arabia announces major rule for expats to renew Iqama, extend visas
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a major rule for expats to renew their residency permits (Iqama) and extend exit and re-entry visas. In a post on X, the…
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US military carries out airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Dubai: The US military says it carried out a wave of strikes against what it said were underground arms facilities of Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. US Central Command said in a statement…
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Watch: Dense clouds cover Makkah Clock Tower
In a stunning weather phenomenon, the iconic Clock Tower in Makkah was recently disappeared from sight as dense clouds engulfed the skyline during heavy rain and thunderstorms across Saudi Arabia. A video…
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49-yr-old Andhra man missing in Saudi Arabia for over a week
A 49-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh, working as a labourer in Hail, Saudi Arabia, has been reported missing for the last one week. Rama Swamy, a resident of Ichapuram in Srikakulam district,…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Dutch expat, Indian national win Rs 8 cr each
A Dubai-based Dutch expat and an Indian national each won a staggering one million USD (Rs 8.58 crore) in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, January 8.…
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In a first, Saudi Orchestra set to perform in Riyadh
Riyadh: After successful world tours, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir is all set to return to its homeland to present a concert, titled “Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra,” in Riyadh for…
