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UAE MoE denies social media claims on school hours

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 23 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education (MoE) has denied social media rumours about changes to school hours, confirming that official timings remain the same for the... Read More


Big Ticket dream comes true for three Indian expats in UAE, Rs 11L won each

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 23 -- Adding to the growing list of Indian winners, three United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based expats have secured Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,87,311) each in the Big Ticket draw. The winners - ... Read More


Kuwait blocks popular online game Roblox

Kuwait City, Aug. 22 -- Kuwait has officially blocked access to the popular online gaming platform Roblox, citing risks to children's safety. The country's Communications and Information Technology R... Read More


Saudi Arabia voices deep concern over famine in Gaza

Riyadh, Aug. 22 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday, August 22, voiced deep concern following the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report confirming famine in the Gaza St... Read More


Saudi Arabia: Red alerts issued for heavy rains, flash floods

Riyadh, Aug. 22 -- Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to take precautions after the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued red alerts for heavy rainfall and ... Read More


Spinneys to open in Kuwait with 10 new outlets

Dubai, Aug. 22 -- Premium United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based fresh food retailer Spinneys announced on Friday, August 22, its expansion into Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with Alshaya Group, ... Read More


UAE extradites two fugitives to France, Belgium

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 22 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extradited two international fugitives to France and Belgium following their arrest in Dubai, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Frida... Read More


Video: Saudi man honoured for preventing gas station explosion

Riyadh, Aug. 22 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman has awarded a citizen the King Abdulaziz Medal (First Class) and a Saudi Riyals (SR) one million (Rs 2,33,15,687) financial reward for his courageous act ... Read More


UAE: Minor earthquake recorded in Fujairah

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 22 -- A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck the Safad area of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, August 22. The National Centre of Meteorolog... Read More


Video: 7-yr-old Saudi boy saved after heart transplant from brain-dead donor in Abu Dhabi

Riyadh, Aug. 21 -- A 7-year-old Saudi boy, Faisal, has been given a new lease on life after receiving a heart transplant from a brain-dead donor in Abu Dhabi, marking a remarkable story of cross-borde... Read More