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Taliban say Russian investors expressed willingness to extract Afghanistan’s petroleum
Kabul: The Taliban have said that Russian investors have expressed their willingness to extract Afghanistan’s petroleum and gas while meeting with a top leader of the country, reported local media. Russian investors…
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UAE receive highest annual rainfall over New Year’s Eve weekend
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received 141.8 mm of rain in three days. The UAE in 2022 awoke to strong winds and downpours flooding the country in the early…
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GCC countries on alert for more torrential rains in coming days
The authorities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have issued weather warnings due to heavy rains that have been falling for several days in this hot and dry climate. Gulf countries usually…
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Suez Canal revenues hit all-time record at USD 6.3 billion
Cairo: Egypt’s Suez Canal said Sunday its annual revenues reached USD 6.3 billion last year, the highest in the crucial waterway’s history. Admiral Ossama Rabei, head of the Suez Canal Authority, said…
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Jerusalem Post hacked on Iran general’s killing anniversary
Dubai: Hackers targeted the website of an Israeli newspaper early Monday, replacing its content with an image that threatened a site associated with Israel’s undeclared nuclear weapons program on the anniversary of…
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Israel approves 4th COVID-19 jab to people over 60, medical staff
Jerusalem: Israel has approved a fourth dose of the COVID vaccine for people aged 60 years old and above and medical staff, as the country continues to see an unprecedented surge in…
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Israel arrests 2 suspects over role in attempted stabbing attack
Jerusalem: Israeli forces arrested two suspects over their involvement in the December 31 attempted stabbing attack in the West Bank, the military said. The army said in a statement on Sunday that…
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Saudi airstrikes hit Houthi-controlled camp in Sanaa
Sanaa: The Saudi-led Arab coalition launched airstrikes on a military camp controlled by the Houthis in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, the militia-led Saba news agency reported. The airstrikes on Sunday hit the camp in…
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Kuwait urges citizens to leave UK amid Omicron surge
Kuwait City: The Kuwaiti embassy in London advised citizens on Sunday to leave the United Kingdom due to a rise in Omicron variant infections. “Kuwait’s embassy in the UK recommends that nationals…
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Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region is covered in snow since New Year
Snowfall in areas of Saudi Arabia’s northwestern city of Tabuk has been witnessed since the start of this year. Snow began to fall in most locations and people have been going to…
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UAE: Up to Dh 200,000 fine for spreading rumours and fake news
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) public prosecution has announced penalties for spreading rumours and fake news. In line with Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 aimed at combating the spread of rumours…
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Travel bubble: Direct flights between Saudi & India begin
Regular international flights to India have been halted to keep Omicron at bay; however, passengers are permitted to fly between India and Saudi Arabia from January 1, 2022. The two countries agreed…
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37 Houthi militants killed in battle with Yemeni army
Sanaa: Thirty-seven Houthi militia members were killed in a battle with the Yemeni army in the central province of Marib, a government military source said. The ground battle took place in the…
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Burj Khalifa: Lightning strikes the world’s tallest building
A lightning bolt struck the top of the Burj Khalifa on January 1, 2022, in the emirate of Dubai, which had been experiencing severe rainfall for hours. A video of a lightning…
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Saudi Arabia to impose 100,000 riyals for not wearing face mask
The Saudi ministry of interior has cautioned citizens and residents that any person who breaks COVID-19 safety precautions and preventative measures would face severe penalties. The ministry stated in a statement that…
