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Russia-Ukraine conflict could reduce Yemenis’ access to basic needs: Report
Sanaa: The Russian invasion of Ukraine isn’t only jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine’s citizens, but also raises concern in war-torn Yemen and could reduce Yemenis’ access to their basic needs. The International…
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Indian man wins Rs 62L lottery in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates based Indian expatriate has won the grand prize of 300,000 Dirham (Rs 62,69,298) in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw held on Thursday, March 10. The winner of…
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After three decades, Saudi Arabia allows travel to Thailand
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian government has lifted the travel ban on its citizens to Thailand and allowed Thais to enter the kingdom, ending a diplomatic crisis dating back to 1989, reported the…
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11 years of brutal fighting in Syria must end: Guterres
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a ceasefire in Syria, saying that 11 years of “brutal fighting” in the war-torn nation must end. “We cannot fail the Syrian people.…
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Photos: Thousands of worshippers perform Friday prayers at two holy mosques
Riyadh: With the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, thousands of worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah offered Friday prayer without social distancing. On March…
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Iran ready to supply required oil for world market: NIOC head
Tehran: Mohsen Khojasteh Mehr, head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), has said that his country is ready to supply the required oil for the world market and stabilise prices. The government…
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UAE announces time table for Ramzan 2022, all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: As the month of Ramzan approaches, the United Arab Emirates General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments; and Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has revealed the Iftar, Imsak, prayer…
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Houthi shelling in Yemen kills six children
Sanaa: Shelling carried out by the Houthi militia in different areas of Yemen in the past 24 hours has led to the deaths of six children, a security official said. “In two…
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Middle East volunteers ready to assist Russia in Ukraine war
Moscow: During a meeting of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that volunteers from the Middle East, who are ready to assist Russia in Ukraine, need…
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Saudi Arabia witnesses spike in women joining banks in recent years
Riyadh: The number of women working in the banks of Saudi Arabia has increased in the last three years, according to data released by the Saudi banks. This comes at a time…
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Saudi Arabia scraps immunization check at two holy mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has scrapped the immunization status check for people entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, starting…
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IS confirms its leader was killed in Syria, names new chief
Beirut: The Islamic State group confirmed for the first time on Thursday that its leader was killed in a U.S. strike in northwestern Syria last month and named his successor. It was the…
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Drone attack on oil refinery in Saudi Arabia’s capital
Riyadh: An oil refinery in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, was attacked by drone, causing a small fire that did not cause injuries or affect supplies, the energy ministry said Friday. The statement…
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Iran won’t give up on regional presence, nuke program: Khamenei
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said the Islamic republic will not give up on its regional presence and peaceful nuclear programme, the two factors that contribute to national power. Addressing…
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Vienna Nuclear talks: Iran says US not interested in reaching strong deal
Tehran: A top Iranian security official on Thursday slammed the US approach to the ongoing talks in Vienna on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal, saying Washington is not willing to reach a…
