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Videos and pictures: India PM Narendra Modi receives grand welcome from diaspora in Kuwait
Kuwait City: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arrived in Kuwait with a rousing welcome, as members of the Indian diaspora received him with greetings and cultural performances on Saturday. Modi interacted with members of the Indian diaspora at the hotel in Kuwait City. He also watched a cultural performance by artists. The Prime Minister is
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Kuwait: Government employee jailed for 5 years over bribe
The case is part of ongoing efforts to address corruption within the public sector in Kuwait. Representational image only. Image Credit: Shutterstock A government employee in Kuwait has been sentenced to five years in prison after being caught accepting a KD50 bribe ($162), according to a media report. The employee, who worked at the Ministry
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Over 2,800 Kuwaitis face citizenship revocation over legal violations
The cases, citing violations of nationality laws, will now move to the Council of Ministers for final action. Image Credit: Shutterstock Dubai: As many as 2,899 individuals are set to lose their Kuwaiti citizenship following a decision by the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality, chaired by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah
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Winter officially begins in Saudi Arabia today, 89 days of cold weather expected
The winter solstice is marked by delayed sunrises and early sunsets, with the sun tracing its lowest arc across the sky. Image Credit: SPA Dubai: The winter solstice, signaling the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, occurred on Saturday, December 21, at precisely 12:20 pm Mecca time. The event, when
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Festive Gift: Shopping mall in Iraq offers Umrah trip amid Christmas celebrations
Amid Christmas sales, one center offers a spiritual prize: an Umrah trip. Image Credit: Pexels Dubai: As Christmas celebrations light up shopping centers across Iraq, a mall in Karbala has taken an unconventional approach to attract visitors this festive season. Amid the typical sales on Christmas-themed decorations, apparel, and children’s gifts, one center is offering
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Israeli military says Yemen missile lands near Tel Aviv, 16 injured
In return, Israel has struck multiple targets in Yemen – including ports and energy facilities in areas controlled by the Houthis. Image Credit: AFP file “Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, one projectile launched from Yemen was identified and unsuccessful interception attempts were made,” the Israeli military said on
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Video: Egyptian film star Mohammed Ramadan draws ire for mimicking Anwar Sadat
“Why do you make fun of Egypt’s symbols in this way?” MP Karim Al Sadat, a nephew of the late leader, said, addressing Ramadan. “Why do you imitate President Al Sadat in an unacceptable way? The late leader has history to which the entire world bears witness,” Karim added in a TV call-in. The lawmaker
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Snowfall expected in Tabuk mountains as storms continue across Saudi Arabia
Thunderstorms are expected in most regions of Saudi Arabia until Saturday. Image Credit: @SPAqualitylife Dubai: The Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise extreme caution as thunderstorms are expected to continue affecting most regions of Saudi Arabia until Saturday. In its advisory, the directorate recommended that people avoid valleys susceptible
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Kuwait: Cashier beaten for performing Maghrib prayers while on duty
Kuwait authorities are investigating an alleged assault on a cashier for praying during office hours. Image Credit: Reuters Dubai: Kuwait authorities are investigating an alleged assault at a cooperative society after a cashier claimed he was beaten and threatened by a security officer for performing the Maghrib prayer while on duty. The incident, reported by
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Rules set for Saudi eco-friendly car parks
Saudi Arabia lays down standards for setting up environmentally friendly parking lots to boost safety. Image Credit: Shutterstock Cairo: Saudi Arabia has said it has laid down unified standards for setting up environmentally friendly parking lots to boost safety. The Roads General Authority (RGA) said it has determined a set of stipulations and technical specifications