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OIC envoys deplore Israeli actions against Palestinians

UNITED NATIONS: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), at a meeting in New York, has…

22 Palestinians, including 9 children, killed as Israel strikes Gaza

May 11, 2021

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22 Palestinians, including 9 children, killed as Israel strikes Gaza

Israel and Hamas exchanged heavy fire on Tuesday, with 22 Palestinians killed in Gaza, in…

Violence erupts at Al Aqsa mosque as Israel marks Jerusalem Day

May 10, 2021

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Violence erupts at Al Aqsa mosque as Israel marks Jerusalem Day

Hundreds of people were wounded on Monday in renewed violence at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque…

UAE finance Minister Sheikh Hamdan Passes Away

March 24, 2021

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UAE finance Minister Sheikh Hamdan Passes Away

The deputy ruler of Dubai and UAE finance minister, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…

Kuwait to lift visa ban, says govt on eve of FM’s visit

March 18, 2021

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Kuwait to lift visa ban, says govt on eve of FM’s visit

Gulf state would start issuing work visas to Pakistanis once the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted,…

Saudi Arabia Suspends Entry from 20 Countries

February 3, 2021

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Saudi Arabia Suspends Entry from 20 Countries

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday suspended entry to the kingdom from 20 countries, with the exception…

January 25, 2021

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UAE to open an Embassy in Israel

The UAE’s Council of Ministers has agreed to open an embassy in Israel’s capital Tel…

Saudi Arabia Suspends International Flights for a Week

December 21, 2020

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Saudi Arabia Suspends International Flights for a Week

Saudi Arabia suspended late on Sunday all international commercial flights for a renewable week except…

UAE Visa Suspension Related to Covid: FO

November 19, 2020

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UAE Visa Suspension Related to Covid: FO

Spokesperson says decision will not apply to already issued visas The Foreign Office said on…

Kuwaiti National Guard figure Picked as next Crown Prince

October 9, 2020

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Kuwaiti National Guard figure Picked as next Crown Prince

Kuwait’s deputy chief of the National Guard, who spent years in the oil-rich country’s security…

Pakistani doctor wins Saudis’ Praise for Leading Fight against Covid-19

September 28, 2020

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Pakistani doctor wins Saudis’ Praise for Leading Fight against Covid-19

Dr Shahzad Mumtaz honoured with leadership award and appreciation certificate by Saudi health ministry A…

Saudi Arabia says no Israel deal without Palestinian Peace

August 20, 2020

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Saudi Arabia says no Israel deal without Palestinian Peace

Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it would not follow the United Arab Emirates and establish diplomatic…

Cataclysmic Blast Caused Damage across half of Beirut, Left 300,000 Homeless

August 6, 2020

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Cataclysmic Blast Caused Damage across half of Beirut, Left 300,000 Homeless

The huge blast in Beirut on Tuesday left 300,000 people homeless and caused damage across…

Massive Blast Sends Seismic Shock Across Beirut

August 5, 2020

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Massive Blast Sends Seismic Shock Across Beirut

Officials expect death toll to rise sharply as emergency workers dug through rubble to rescue…

Saudi Arabia Partially lifts Curfew, Keeps 24-hour Curfew in Mecca

April 27, 2020

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Saudi Arabia Partially lifts Curfew, Keeps 24-hour Curfew in Mecca

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued an order to partially lift the curfew in all regions…