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No alcohol allowed at 2034 World Cup, confirms Saudi ambassador
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom (UK), Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, has confirmed that no alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In…
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Dubai to increase parking fees near event venues from Feb 17
Dubai’s public parking operator, Parkin, will implement new variable parking fees near major event venues, starting Saturday, February 17. Under the updated policy, parking near event zones, including the Dubai World Trade…
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Emirates denies firing cabin crew over viral BTS video
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has officially denied reports claiming it dismissed employees over a viral behind-the-scenes (BTS) cabin crew video circulating on social media. The video, created by former flight attendant Amanda King,…
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Jordan to treat 2,000 sick Gaza children, rejects Palestinian displacement: PM
Amman: Jordan is ready to receive 2,000 sick Gaza children for medical treatment, as the healthcare system in the coastal enclave has been devastated, Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan said. According to Jordan’s…
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Singapore sends another tranche of humanitarian aid to Gaza
Singapore: Singapore has delivered the seventh tranche of humanitarian aid for people in the war-ravaged Gaza through Jordan. Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad was in Amman on Wednesday to…
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Trump to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia with mission to end Ukraine war
New York: On a mission to end the Ukraine War, US President Donald Trump has said that he is planning to meet with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. After a…
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Hyderabad siblings win Global Best M-Gov Gold Award 2025 in Dubai
Hyderabad siblings Zain Ahmed Samdani and Faria Zubair have made India proud by winning the Gold Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 during the ongoing World Government Summit (WGS) in…
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Indian, Bangladeshi expats win Rs 87 lakh in Big Ticket draw
In an exciting turn of events, four expats from India and Bangladesh have won a total of Dirham 370,000 (Rs 87,66,014) in the Big Win contest, which is part of the Big…
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Russia-Iran ties to Assad open wound after war: Syrian minister
Dubai: Syria’s relations with Iran and Russia remain an open wound for its people after those nations backed autocratic President Bashar Assad during the long civil war, the country’s new, interim foreign…
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Watch: Indian expat wins 24K gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck in Dubai
Dubai: A 38-year-old Indian expat, Someswararao Mungi, has won the region’s first 24K gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck in a raffle held at the Dubai Gold Souk Extension. The unexpected win was the highlight…
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UAE launches first phase of 10-year-long Blue Visa
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially launched the first phase of its new 10-year residency permit – the Blue Visa. The announcement was made by the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change…
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Saudi Arabia allows domestic Haj firms to pay package fees in 3 installments
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that licensed firms offering Haj services for domestic pilgrims can now pay package fees in three installments for the…
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Promises made to Telangana Gulf emigrants’ welfare a mirage
Hyderabad: For more than three hours, Zareena Begum, a wife and a mother, ran continuously to reach the nearest road in Oman. She got help from a kind local cab driver who…
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New milestone: Riyadh Season 2024 attracts 19 million visitors
Riyadh: Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia‘s flagship entertainment and tourism festival, has set a new milestone by attracting an impressive 19 million visitors since its launch in October 2024. This remarkable achievement was…
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Over 270,000 Syrian refugees return since Assad’s ouster: UNHCR
Damascus: More than 270,000 Syrian refugees have returned since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024, with over a quarter of those still abroad expressing a desire to return in…
