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Emirates to pay employees 20 weeks bonus; reports record profits 13 May 2024 - 10:08 pm
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GCC's 'Grand Tours visa' in effect by year-end, functions as free pass for Gulf residents 07 May 2024 - 07:11 pm
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Arab solo traveler explores over 150 countries, on a quest for more 07 May 2024 - 03:30 pm
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Schools, offices shut as heavy rain returns to desert UAE 02 May 2024 - 12:51 pm
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'Torrential' rains shutter Saudi schools, flood roads 01 May 2024 - 02:09 pm
Cars drive through standing water in the Saudi capital Riyadh following strong winds and heavy rain overnight that flooded roads in different regions of the desert kingdom on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)
Dubai begins construction of 'world's largest' airport terminal 28 Apr 2024 - 03:53 pm
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Saudi Arabia warns of bogus Hajj companies, campaigns 26 Apr 2024 - 07:54 pm
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Gulf Air introduces Guangzhou, Shanghai as latest destinations 26 Apr 2024 - 10:27 am
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Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still plagued by floods 18 Apr 2024 - 04:44 pm
Cars are stranded on a flooded al-Khalil road in the al-Barsha area in Dubai following heavy rains on April 18, 2024. Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP
Dubai roads, airport struggle following record rainfall 17 Apr 2024 - 06:28 pm
A picture shows a flooded street following heavy rains in Sharjah on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Ahmed RAMAZAN / AFP)
Heavy floods hit Dubai, airport as Oman toll rises to 18 16 Apr 2024 - 07:00 pm
Vehicles drive on a flooded road during torrential rain in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai on April 16, 2024. Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP
Saudi Defense Minister, US Defense Secretary discuss developments in the region 15 Apr 2024 - 12:16 am
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12 deaths due to weather conditions in some governorates of the Sultanate of Oman 14 Apr 2024 - 06:25 pm
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Saudi, Norwegian Foreign Ministers discuss developments in Gaza 13 Apr 2024 - 08:46 pm
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Emiratis battle to preserve dying art of embroidery 02 Apr 2024 - 10:54 am
An Emirati woman weaves thread in the Al Talli method, a traditional local weaving technique, during an annual heritage festival in Al Ain.
In a first, Saudi Arabia to contest in Miss Universe pageant 27 Mar 2024 - 02:51 pm
Pic: Instagram / Rumy Al Qahtani
'Dragon Ball' theme park planned in Saudi Arabia 22 Mar 2024 - 12:36 pm
Photo credit: Official Dragon Ball website
GCC Chief emphasizes necessity of ending Palestinian people's suffering from afflictions of racial discrimination 22 Mar 2024 - 01:08 am
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PRCS vice-president Marwan Jilani. Picture shared by PRCS on X Video shows last moments for slain Gaza aid workers, Red Crescent says
Palestinians carry the body of a victim after it was dug out from the rubble of a destroyed school, a day after it was hit by an Israeli strike, in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City on April 4, 2025. Photo by Omar Al-Qattaa / AFP Gaza rescuers say at least 30 killed by Israel fire since dawn
People and Palestinian rescuers run for cover as Israeli strike hits a school in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood in Gaza City on April 3, 2025. (Photo by Omar Al-Qattaa / AFP) Death toll from Israeli bombing of Dar Al Arqam School in Gaza rise to 31, nearly 100 injured
People cry as Palestinians mourn over the bodies of loved ones killed in overnight Israeli bombardment on northen Gaza, at the Ahli Arab Hospital, also known as the Maamadani (Baptist) Hospital, in Gaza City on April 3, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP) Palestinian Children's Day: Over 39,000 orphans in Gaza, largest orphan crisis in modern history

Asia

This picture taken on April 3, 2025 shows Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC) holder Benazir Raufi at the counter of her restaurant in Rawalpindi. (Photo by Aamir Qureshi / AFP) 'No one to return to': Afghans fear Pakistan deportation
Rescue workers stand on the street next to a collapsed building in Mandalay on April 5, 2025, following the March 28 earthquake. (Photo by Zaw Htun / AFP) Myanmar quake death toll passes 3,300: state media
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In this handout photograph taken on April 5, 2025 and released by Sri Lanka's President office, Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (L) shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a bilateral meeting at the president's office in Colombo. (Photo by Sri Lanka's President Office / AFP) India's Modi in Sri Lanka for defence and energy deals

Europe

Pope Francis waves from a window of the Gemelli hospital before being discharged following a five weeks hospitalization for pneumonia, in Rome on March 23, 2025. Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP Pope improving, Vatican hints at Sunday appearance
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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during a press conference with Israel's Prime Minister (unseen) after bilateral talks on April 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Attila Kisbenedek / AFP) Hungary to withdraw from ICC ahead of Israeli PM's visit
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