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Shaykh Ismail who served free tea, coffee in Madinah passes away
A renowned Syrian man Shayk Ismail Al-Zaim Abu Al-Sabaa who served free tea and coffee everday for more than 40 years to passersby and worshipers in the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia,…
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Madinah advances in the list of smart cities in the world
Madinah, the holy city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advanced 11 ranks in the IMD Smart City Index in 2024. The city has secured the 74th position out of…
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DXB retains title of world’s busiest int’l airport for 10th year running
Dubai: The Airports Council International (ACI) today unveiled the highly anticipated preliminary top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, showcasing significant shifts driven by the resurgence of international air travel, where Dubai…
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Three Hezbollah fighters killed in airstrike in Lebanon: IDF
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that three Hezbollah fighters, including two commanders, were killed in its airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, CNN reported. According to the statement released…
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Israel attacks Rafah in Gaza Strip, 7 killed
Tel Aviv: The Israel Air Force has attacked a building in Rafah in southern Gaza, killing seven people. According to Israeli media, the attack occurred early Wednesday morning. The US and other…
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Sunak urges Israel to keep ‘calm heads’ in response to Iran attack
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu it is “a moment for calm heads to prevail” in Israel’s response to Iran’s missile and drone attack. Sunak…
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Iran not seeking escalation of tensions in region: FM
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Tehran is not after escalating tensions in the region. He made the remarks on Tuesday in a phone conversation with his Indonesian counterpart…
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UAE pilot selected for NASA’s simulated mars journey
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) made history again, as an Emirati pilot was named the first UAE crew member for NASA’s simulated Mars journey for 45 days on Monday, April 15. The…
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Iran’s President again warns Israel against counterattack
Berlin: Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has once again warned Israel against mounting a military counterattack following Iran’s recent air assault on Israel. During a telephone call with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad…
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Golf ball-sized hailstones, floods hit UAE; 17 flights cancelled
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been experiencing unstable weather conditions, with thunderstorms, giant hailstones, and heavy rainfall affecting various parts of the country. The National Centre for Meteorology has issued warnings…
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Kuwait names Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah as Prime Minister
Kuwait: The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Monday, April 15, appointed Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister. The new Kuwaiti Prime Minister was also tasked with forming…
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Middle East crisis: Airlines told to carry out risk assessment on flight ops
New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the civil aviation ministry has asked airlines to carry out their own risk assessment on international flight operations. Air India, Vistara, IndiGo and…
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran’s oil lifeline after Israel attack: Report
The recent unprecedented missile and drone strike by Iran on Israel has raised questions about the potential response from the Biden administration. However, analysts suggest that such a move is unlikely due…
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Markets continue to slump on fears of escalating tensions in Middle East
Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices continued to slump in early trade on Tuesday on fears of escalating tensions in the Middle East and weak global trends. Foreign fund outflows and uptick in Brent…
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Israel wants temporary ceasefire agreement in Gaza: Hamas official
Gaza: Israel is seeking a ceasefire agreement with Hamas to secure the release of its hostages before resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip, Ezzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas’ political bureau,…
