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UN says 90% of Gazans displaced at least once as more evacuations ordered
United Nations: UN humanitarians have said 90 per cent of Gazans were displaced, some multiple times, as more evacuations were ordered and poor or no security hampers aid and fuel deliveries. The…
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In a first, Saudi women takes part in changing Ghilaf-e-Kaaba
For the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s history, women have participated in the annual customary tradition of changing Kiswah (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) on Sunday, July 7. Taking to X, the Saudi authority…
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Saudi Arabia launches largest Umrah season plan in history for new year
Riyadh: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched the Umrah season plan for the new Islamic year 1446 AH-2024, the largest of its kind…
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UAE launches 10-year validity of passports for citizens 21 above
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the extension of passport validity to 10 years for individuals aged 21 and above, effective Monday, July 8. Previously, the validity of the…
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Dubai Crown Prince approves masterplan for longest public beach at 6.6km
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has approved the master plan and designs for the Jebel Ali Beach Development Project, aiming to create the world’s best public beaches.…
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Dubai-based Indian businessman Ram Buxani passes away
A prominent Indian businessman and philanthropist based in Dubai, Dr Ram Buxani, passed away on Sunday night, July 7. He was 83. Buxani died following an incident at his home around 1…
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Israel working to bring more Indian construction workers
Tel Aviv: Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority is working with the government of India to promote a path for construction workers from India to come and work in Israel in order to…
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Netanyahu insists on Gaza ceasefire deal allowing resumption of military operations
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he would only agree to a ceasefire deal with Hamas if it allows Israel to resume its military operations in Gaza following the…
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Iran arrests 8 suspects linked to fatal election attack
Tehran: Iranian intelligence forces have reportedly arrested eight suspects in connection with a deadly attack on a vehicle carrying a ballot box in Sistan and Baluchestan province. The incident occurred following the…
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Hezbollah targets Israeli mountain base in ‘largest air attack’
Beirut: Hezbollah has said that it attacked with drones at Israel’s technical and electronic reconnaissance centre in Mount Hermon, north of Golan Heights, in response to Israel’s killing of a senior Hezbollah…
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UK elections: Muslim voters dent Labour party over pro-Israel stance
The recently concluded UK parliamentary election has a strong message for the country and its new prime minister. While Keir Starmer-led the Labour Party to a landslide victory with 411 seats in…
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Saudi arrests over 16,000 violators of residency, labour laws
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has arrested 16,565 violators of residency, labour, and border security laws across the Kingdom from June 27 to July 3. Those arrested included 9,969 violators…
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UAE summer vacation: Dubai Airport issues travel alert
As the summer travel season approaches, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is preparing for a massive increase in passenger traffic from Saturday, July 6 to Wednesday, July 17, with an expected 3.3 million…
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20 rockets launched at Northern Israel from Lebanon: IDF
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that Sunday morning about 20 Hezbollah terror rocket launches were detected that crossed from the territory of Lebanon into the Lower Galilee region in…
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With skilled Saudi hands: Kiswah of Kaaba crafted from silk, gold, silver threads
With exceptional skills and deft hands, a group of youth in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, masterfully weaves the Kiswah of the holy Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) using threads of silk, silver, and gold. They work…
