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‘Iran cracking down on women for failing to cover hair’: UN
Geneva: Numerous women and girls have been detained in Iran for failing to heed head-covering regulations, and hundreds of businesses have been closed for failing to enforce them, UN rights officials reported…
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Saudi Arabia to implement tax-free temporary entry system for goods
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has joined the World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC), becoming the 80th country to implement the temporary entry system for goods in June this year. The…
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Watch: Sheikh Hamdan goes diving to launch Dubai Reef project
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has dived into the blue waters of the Emirates to mark the opening of a Dubai Reef project, the world’s largest marine…
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Israel slams German decision to resume UNRWA funding
Tel Aviv: Israel’s Foreign Ministry called the German government’s decision to renew cooperation with UNRWA (the UN Relief Works Agency) in Gaza “unfortunate and disappointing” adding that UNWRA is “part of the…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah can now be performed on any visa
Riyadh: In a major relief, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that individuals with any type of visa are now eligible to perform Umrah, or minor pilgrimage at the Grand…
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Aiman Khan, Muneeb Butt honoured with UAE golden visa
Pakistani celebrity couple Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt are the latest celebrities to be honoured with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) golden visa. Aiman and Muneeb expressed their gratitude towards the country…
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3 Indian firms among dozens sanctioned by US for ties with Iran
Washington: The United States has imposed sanctions on over a dozen companies, individuals and vessels, including three from India, that have facilitated illicit trade and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) transfer on behalf…
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Saudi Aramco signs 4-year partnership deal with FIFA
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco on Thursday, April 25, signed a four-year global partnership with professional football association FIFA, becoming a major worldwide partner in the energy category. Aramco will…
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World’s largest coral restoration project unveiled in Saudi
Riyadh: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in collaboration with NEOM, have launched the first nursery of the KAUST Coral Restoration Initiative (KCRI). KCRI is the world’s largest coral restoration…
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Video: Saudi Arabia launches first urban farm inside stores
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has launched the first urban vertical farm within food markets and stores. The initiative is the first of its kind…