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Karim Benzema returns to former club Real Madrid, here’s why
Karim Benzema, the French footballer who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, has returned to his former club Real Madrid to undergo treatment for a recurring injury. The announcement was made…
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Video: Mosque roof collapses in Saudi Arabia amid heavy rain
Riyadh: The roof of the external expansion of the Old Dhahran Mosque, located on King Fahd University’s campus in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, collapsed on Wednesday evening, May 1, without hurting anybody over…
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UAE hit by heavy rain, thunder, Indian airlines issue alert
United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents woke up to heavy rainfall with strong winds, thunder, and lightning in the early hours of Thursday, May 2, with more wet weather expected throughout the day.…
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UAE: Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed passes away, 7 days of mourning declared
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, passed away on Wednesday, May 1. He was 82. The Presidential Court issued a statement, “In the name…
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Turkey to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Wednesday, May 1, that his country has decided to join the “genocide” lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of…
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UAE: New check-in service opens for Abu Dhabi airport passengers
Abu Dhabi: A new city check-in service has opened in Mussafah for passengers travelling through the Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. The check-in service will be offered for Etihad Airways, Air…
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Saudi Arabia launches Nusuk card for Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has officially launched the Nusuk card for Haj pilgrims for the 1445 AH-2024 season. This came on Tuesday, April 30, during…
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Heavy rains lash Gulf nations, UAE, Oman issue warnings
Several Gulf countries on Wednesday, May 1, witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunder due to low pressure developing in the Arabian Gulf, prompting government entities to warn the public to…
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Akshaya Tritiya 2024: UAE jewellers offer free gold coins, discounts
Akshaya Tritiya, an Indian festival celebrated on Friday, May 10 this year, is traditionally marked by the purchase of gold to usher in good fortune and prosperity. Jewellers are offering exciting deals…
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Will Dubai International Airport shut down once operations move to Al Maktoum?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is expected to shut down completely once its operations are transferred to Al Maktoum International (DWC) within the next 10 years. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths told Khaleej…
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Saudi Arabia launches world’s first AI Arabic language center
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have launched the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) center for automatic processing of the Arabic language, under the name “Arabic Intelligence Center” in Riyadh. It…
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Dubai announces distance learning for all private schools
The authorities in Dubai has announced distance learning for all private schools on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, due to expected unstable weather conditions. “With unstable weather predicted, all Dubai private…
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Watch: Heavy rains, hail lashes Madinah, authorities issue warning
The holy city of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, April 29, witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by hail, and lightning. Video clips widely circulated on social media platforms…
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Dubai: Empower to provide district cooling services to Al Habtoor Tower
Dubai-listed cooling company Empower has signed an agreement with Al Habtoor Group to provide district cooling services of approximately 7,200 refrigeration tons (RT) for the much-anticipated Al Habtoor Tower. The agreement was signed…