Gaza war makes for sombre Christmas in the Holy Land
There was no revelry on Sunday, with few worshippers on the streets of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, as...
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7,000 digital marriage contracts delivered in Abu Dhabi since Oct
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has introduced a new service that allows marriage contracts to be...
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Saudi borders reopen for vaccinated pilgrims
Authorities in the ministry responsible for coordinating foreign pilgrims will from Monday begin "gradually receiving Umrah requests from various countries...
- Before Sunday's announcement, only immunised pilgrims resident in Saudi Arabia were eligible for umrah permits
- The umrah is a pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time -- distinct from the hajj, which takes place once annually
Ancient pharaonic boat taken to Egypt’s grand new museum
Egypt has pinned its hopes on a series of recent archaeological discoveries to revive its vital but ailing tourism sector
- Solar boats were buried in pits next to royal burial chambers in the belief that they would transport the departed into the afterlife
- Egypt has pinned its hopes on a series of recent archaeological discoveries to revive its vital but ailing tourism sector
OIC panel urges cooperation in post-Covid affairs
Member states urged to work alongside regional and international stakeholders to devise people-centered policies.
- Member states urged to work alongside regional and international stakeholders to devise people-centered policies.
- Stress laid on cooperation with political, religious, and community leaders to foster universal human rights values.
Amazon to launch ‘Lord of the Rings’ series in Sep 2022
The streaming service hopes that the yet-to-be-titled series will rival the success of "Game of Thrones."
- The streaming service hopes that the yet-to-be-titled series will rival the success of "Game of Thrones."
- The first season's episodes will be released on a weekly basis
Aldar Properties beachfront land plots sell out in Al Gurm
The company did not disclose the value of the sale of 71 plots sold exclusively to UAE residents.
Saudi Arabia to ally with global players to tap $20b cultural wealth
Looking to tap into its pristine cultural wealth, Saudi Arabia is planning to partner with global players, including international museums,...
Saudi Arabia arrests 12,000 foreign violators of various laws
In a wide crackdown on those violating various laws of the kingdom, Saudi Arabia has arrested more than 12,000 violators...
Luxury looks homeward as Covid curtails travel
LVMH -- home to Louis Vuitton, Moet, Fendi, and Kenzo brands among others -- saw first-half sales climb by 11...
35-day-long date festival to begin on Sunday in Saudi Arabia
More than 4,000 young men and women will take part in the festival, which will run for 35 days and...
Saudi minister on a visit to Bosnia preaches coexistence
Saudi Islamic minister urges people to disseminate moderation, promote a culture of tolerance and coexistence, in accordance with Islamic values.
Gaza war makes for sombre Christmas in the Holy Land
There was no revelry on Sunday, with few worshippers on the streets of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, as...
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16th Al Dhafra Festival to launch Sunday
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World’s oldest near-complete Hebrew Bible sells for $38m
The manuscript was auctioned for the first time in more than 30 years and had a pre-sale estimate of between...
Sheikh Khalifa: A legacy of progress and empowerment
He continued his predecessor's remarkable legacy until his own passing on May 13, 2022. Under his leadership, the UAE flourished,...
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Anger among people in Turkey, voters divided on election eve
Widespread public anger at the state's slow response to the tragedy leads many believe that Hatay's electors will vote differently.
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Royal wedding bells: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein to marry Rajwa Al Saif on June 1
Crown Prince Hussein, who is 28 years old and heir to the throne, proposed to Rajwa at her father's home...
- Crown Prince Hussein, who is 28 years old and heir to the throne, proposed to Rajwa at her father's home in the presence of his parents
- The couple, who became engaged in August 2022, will follow in the footsteps of Princess Iman and choose one of the Jordanian palaces as their venue
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Word power: Gender-neutral language need of the hour
"Despite all of the lovely words spoken by every company and organization during events such as International Women’s Day to...
- Many airlines and airports continue to use gender-specific language despite efforts towards gender equality in the Gulf region
- Gender-specific language is a reminder of historical bias that hinders efforts towards gender equality and this needs to change
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Dozens file ‘documents’ to take part in Kuwait polls next month
Kuwait City, Kuwait -- Dozens of candidates have submitted their candidacy documents for Kuwait's National Assembly election, set to take...
- On Saturday, 31 candidates registered to run in the elections, the second day of registration, bringing the total of hopefuls so far to 61
- The oil-rich country has seen much wrangling between the government and the elected parliament, hampering fiscal reforms