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Indians Facing Mass Dubai Visa Rejection After New Application Rules: Report
After the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mandated stricter requirements for tourist visa applications for Dubai, Indians looking to visit the Gulf city are reportedly witnessing an unprecedented rise in visa rejections.
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24-Hour Curfew In Muslim Holy Cities Mecca, Medina Over COVID-19
Saudi Arabia imposed a 24-hour curfew today in the Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina, extending measures to combat coronavirus, while other Gulf Arab states locked down districts with large migrant worker populations.
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Dubai Smartest City In Gulf Region: Study
Chinese ICT giant Huawei on Sunday said Dubai is the smartest city in the Gulf region in relation to strategy and execution.
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Stranded In The Gulf, Indian Workers Make Video Appeal: Bring Us Home
Indians workers stranded in the United Arab Emirates with expired work permits, no pay and limited food, water and sanitation have appealed to the Indian government for immediate repatriation and financial assistance.
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Fire Extinguished At United Arab Emirates Tower Complex
Firefighters extinguished a blaze today that burned up the side of several towers in the United Arab Emirates city of Ajman, the latest in a series of skyscraper infernos in the Gulf nation, which is home to the world's tallest building.
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Islamic State Kills 22 in Attacks on Yemen Government, Gulf Troops
Islamic State suicide bombers killed 22 people in attacks on Yemen's government and its Gulf Arab coalition ally in the port city of Aden and on a Houthi-run mosque in the capital Sanaa today, the jihadist group and state media said.
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Syrian Warplanes Bomb Islamic State Near Hasaka
Syrian war planes today bombed Islamic State fighters trying to advance into the northeastern city of Hasaka in an offensive that is adding to the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad following recent defeats elsewhere.
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Asia Shares Slip; Oil Up on Yemen Escalation
Oil prices edged higher after Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies launched air strikes in Yemen against Houthi fighters who have tightened their grip on the southern city of Aden where the country's president had taken refuge.
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Gulf states step up policing of online media: watchdog
Fearful of Arab Spring-inspired unrest, Gulf monarchies have stepped up efforts to monitor and control the media, particularly online, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Wednesday.
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In Egypt, thousands of Mohamed Morsi supporters march amid heavy security
Thousands of supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi marched through Cairo and cities across Egypt on Friday to demand his reinstatement, the movement's biggest show of defiance since hundreds of protesters were killed two weeks ago.
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Egypt's new leadership struggles to form cabinet after Mohamed Badie's arrest order
Egypt's new leadership faced increased difficulties in forming an interim government after it issued a warrant for the arrest of the leader of the Islamist movement backing ousted president Mohamed Morsi.
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Taller, now faster - Dubai police get Lamborghinis
The city that boasts the world's tallest building is equipping its police with $400,000 Lamborghini sports cars that Dubai's deputy police chief says are in keeping with the Gulf capital's image.
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30 killed in strong quake near Iran nuclear plant
A powerful earthquake struck near Iran's Gulf port city of Bushehr on Tuesday, killing at least 30 people and injuring 800 but leaving Iran's only nuclear power plant intact, officials said.
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Kuwait hangs three convicts in first executions since 2007
Authorities in Kuwait on Monday hanged three convicted murderers in the first executions in the Gulf state since May 2007, the ministry of justice said.
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Indians Facing Mass Dubai Visa Rejection After New Application Rules: Report
After the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mandated stricter requirements for tourist visa applications for Dubai, Indians looking to visit the Gulf city are reportedly witnessing an unprecedented rise in visa rejections.
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24-Hour Curfew In Muslim Holy Cities Mecca, Medina Over COVID-19
Saudi Arabia imposed a 24-hour curfew today in the Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina, extending measures to combat coronavirus, while other Gulf Arab states locked down districts with large migrant worker populations.
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Dubai Smartest City In Gulf Region: Study
Chinese ICT giant Huawei on Sunday said Dubai is the smartest city in the Gulf region in relation to strategy and execution.
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Stranded In The Gulf, Indian Workers Make Video Appeal: Bring Us Home
Indians workers stranded in the United Arab Emirates with expired work permits, no pay and limited food, water and sanitation have appealed to the Indian government for immediate repatriation and financial assistance.
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Fire Extinguished At United Arab Emirates Tower Complex
Firefighters extinguished a blaze today that burned up the side of several towers in the United Arab Emirates city of Ajman, the latest in a series of skyscraper infernos in the Gulf nation, which is home to the world's tallest building.
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Islamic State Kills 22 in Attacks on Yemen Government, Gulf Troops
Islamic State suicide bombers killed 22 people in attacks on Yemen's government and its Gulf Arab coalition ally in the port city of Aden and on a Houthi-run mosque in the capital Sanaa today, the jihadist group and state media said.
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Syrian Warplanes Bomb Islamic State Near Hasaka
Syrian war planes today bombed Islamic State fighters trying to advance into the northeastern city of Hasaka in an offensive that is adding to the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad following recent defeats elsewhere.
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Asia Shares Slip; Oil Up on Yemen Escalation
Oil prices edged higher after Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies launched air strikes in Yemen against Houthi fighters who have tightened their grip on the southern city of Aden where the country's president had taken refuge.
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Gulf states step up policing of online media: watchdog
Fearful of Arab Spring-inspired unrest, Gulf monarchies have stepped up efforts to monitor and control the media, particularly online, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Wednesday.
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In Egypt, thousands of Mohamed Morsi supporters march amid heavy security
Thousands of supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi marched through Cairo and cities across Egypt on Friday to demand his reinstatement, the movement's biggest show of defiance since hundreds of protesters were killed two weeks ago.
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Egypt's new leadership struggles to form cabinet after Mohamed Badie's arrest order
Egypt's new leadership faced increased difficulties in forming an interim government after it issued a warrant for the arrest of the leader of the Islamist movement backing ousted president Mohamed Morsi.
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Taller, now faster - Dubai police get Lamborghinis
The city that boasts the world's tallest building is equipping its police with $400,000 Lamborghini sports cars that Dubai's deputy police chief says are in keeping with the Gulf capital's image.
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30 killed in strong quake near Iran nuclear plant
A powerful earthquake struck near Iran's Gulf port city of Bushehr on Tuesday, killing at least 30 people and injuring 800 but leaving Iran's only nuclear power plant intact, officials said.
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Kuwait hangs three convicts in first executions since 2007
Authorities in Kuwait on Monday hanged three convicted murderers in the first executions in the Gulf state since May 2007, the ministry of justice said.
