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Saudi Arabia initiates plan to recruit 1,000 nurses from Sri LankaMedical and paramedical staff to address rising healthcare demands in the kingdom.
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Turkey opens its doors: visa-free entry for tourists from six countriesIn a bid to invigorate tourism and forge stronger international connections, Turkey has made a significant announcement, offering visa-free entry to citizens from six countries, including the
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EU to modernize Schengen Visa: online applications for UAE residentsThe Council of the European Union (EU) announced new rules on Monday, November 13, enabling individuals to apply for Schengen visas entirely online through a dedicated visa
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Saudi Arabia Aims to Host 30 Million Pilgrims and 100 Million Tourists Annually by 2030As part of its ambitious Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a plan to attract more than 30 million Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and over 100 million tourists each year.
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Saudi Arabia to allow alcohol sales to non-Muslim diplomats, unveiling new regulatory frameworkSaudi Arabia is set to permit the sale of alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats, marking a significant shift from its long-standing prohibition. The decision, outlined in a new regulatory framework,
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Possible single visa for GCC residents to enable intra-member state travel soonThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising six countries, is contemplating the implementation of a single visa system, allowing residents to travel freely among member states, according
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Israel's Foreign Minister inaugurates Embassy in BahrainIsrael's Foreign Minister, Eli Cohen, officially opened the country's permanent embassy in Bahrain. The inauguration took place during Cohen's visit to Bahrain, where he met
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Bahrain enhances prisoners' rights amid mass hunger strikeBahrain has announced an expansion of certain human rights provisions for individuals within its prison system in response to a mass hunger strike involving hundreds of prisoners in the
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Kuwait plans land transfer valued at $8.1 billion to pension fund - finance ministryKuwait's Ministry of Finance announced on Monday its intention to facilitate the transfer of land valued at over 2.5 billion dinars ($8.12 billion) to the nation's pension fund
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Bahrain's real estate sector continues Its upward trajectoryAccording to a recent report by Savills, Bahrain's real estate sector experienced steady growth in the second quarter of 2023, with positive developments seen in residential sales, rents, and
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Protesters target Polanski film at cinemas in BrusselsFeminist activists defaced cinemas in Brussels with angry condemnations of director Roman Polanski's latest film overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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London Latino heartlands struggle for survivalWhenever London's South Americans go looking for a job, a helping hand, the flavours of home or a party with their compatriots, they head to the Latino indoor market
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Tutankhamun sculpture’s London auction sparks Egyptian outcryA 3,000-year-old head sculpture of an eternally-young Tutankhamun — the Egyptian pharaoh known as King Tut — goes under the hammer this week in London despite an outcry from Cairo.
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Emirates Invests $6 Billion in 15 Airbus A350s at Dubai Airshow 2023 Emirates made a surprising move, securing an order for 15 Airbus A350s, marking a total commitment of $58 billion for
Dubai-based food and beverage company Nutridor is setting its sights on Kenya and Tanzania, with plans to invest $15 million in a new processing plant. The facility will produce value-added
In a significant move, the South Korean automotive powerhouse, Hyundai, is set to inaugurate a factory in Saudi Arabia, with a substantial investment exceeding $500 million.
Emirati agribusiness Al Dahra is currently in discussions to acquire additional agricultural land in Egypt, according to two well-informed sources. This potential deal may decrease Cairo's reliance
Efforts to bolster trade and investment connections between the UAE and China are prompting a surge in freighter capacity on routes between the two countries.
436 Companies in UAE Penalized for Violating Emiratisation Regulations under Nafis Program.
UAE's Pickl Plans Ambitious Global Expansion: Aims for 200 Outlets and Saudi Arabia Entry Pickl, the popular UAE-based burger chain, has set its sights on a significant global expansion, with
Dubai International Chamber revealed its ambitious plans for facilitating the global expansion of local businesses by organizing roadshows in key regions worldwide. The chamber aims to
Abu Dhabi's state oil company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC), has raised its bid to acquire Covestro AG to approximately 11 billion euros ($12.34 billion) in an effort to initiate negotiations
In Belgium's version of the Oscars this weekend, a film about Guatemala's civil war is an unusual nominee -- telling a story set more than two decades ago and 9,000 kilometres (5,000 miles)
If Facebook's new cryptocurrency should resonate anywhere it should be India, where the social media giant has more than 300 million followers.
The leader of Britain's main opposition Labour party Jeremy Corbyn -- criticised for failing to take a clear position on Brexit -- on Wednesday said the only way out of
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Umrah in Ramadan from the UAE? 3 vital points to consider before departure!Understanding Mandatory Vaccinations, Umrah Permits, and Visa Requirements
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Sheikh Mohammed establishes 'Parkin' PJSC for Dubai's parking operationsIn a recent move, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has sanctioned Law No. (30)...
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UAE's COP28 President defends climate science comments amid criticismSultan al-Jaber, the head of the United Nations climate conference in Dubai, has reaffirmed his respect for climate science amidst backlash following...
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Exciting prospects: extended weekends await UAE residents in 2024In 2024, UAE residents might enjoy a six-day-long weekend, as the government plans four extended breaks according to the official calendar.
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Dubai's budget for 2024-2026 reaches Dh246.6 billion, supported by Sheikh Mohammed's visionHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has given his approval to Dubai's...
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In a world first, Sharjah replaces fire-prone facade of residential towerSharjah, UAE: The Sharjah City Municipality has taken a groundbreaking step by replacing flammable cladding with non-combustible materials on a residential...
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Dubai to inaugurate world's first floating mosqueIn a move to bolster religious tourism in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai is set to unveil the world's first floating mosque at the Dubai Water...
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Dubai Airport surpasses pre-pandemic levels with 41.6 million passengersDubai International Airport has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing pre-pandemic passenger levels, recording 41.6 million travelers during...
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UAE passport ranks 12th globally with visa-free access to 179 countriesThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has secured its position as the strongest in the region, climbing three places in the global rankings. According...
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One million Israelis have traveled to the UAE since the Abraham AccordsSince the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, one million Israelis have visited the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the...
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UAE visit visa: Learn about the fee for a one-time 30-day extensionTo provide greater flexibility for visitors, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security in the UAE has announced an...
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UAE Police apprehend three expats involved in $300,000 jewellery theftAjman Police in the UAE have successfully arrested three expatriates of Arab nationality after a daring robbery at a jewellery shop in the gold market....