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Big Ticket Resumes Operations in the UAE, Next Live Draw On June 3

9May

Business, West Asia

Big Ticket Resumes Operations in the UAE, Next Live Draw On June 3

Following the temporary pause in operations initiated last month, Big Ticket, the renowned raffle operator based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the resumption of its operations starting May 9, with the eagerly anticipated live draw scheduled for June 3. During the month of May, customers purchasing ...

Palestinian Woman Watches As Israel Demolish Her Home; Over 400 Become Homeless

9May

West Asia

Palestinian Woman Watches As Israel Demolish Her Home; Over 400 Become Homeless

Palestinians watch as Israeli occupation force demolish their beloved homes, a practice that has been done by the occupation for the past 75 years. In a video footage released by Al Jazeera, a Palestinian woman was seen watching her house get demolished while sitting under the scorching sun and heav...

“GCC Grand Tours”: Date For Schengen-Style Unified Visa For Arab Countries Announced

9May

Business, Travel, West Asia

“GCC Grand Tours”: Date For Schengen-Style Unified Visa For Arab Countries Announced

Now, visiting Riyadh, Doha, Dubai, Muscat, Manama and Kuwait City with one visa is not going to be difficult and not far. In a move set to revolutionise travel across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the much-anticipated "GCC Grand Tours" unified visa has finally received its debut date...

Qatar Condemns Bombardment Of Rafah, Calls For Urgent International Action

8May

West Asia

Qatar Condemns Bombardment Of Rafah, Calls For Urgent International Action

Qatar on Wednesday condemned “in the strongest terms” the Israeli occupation forces' bombardment of the Rafah governorate, invasion of the land crossing and threat to displace citizens from shelter and housing centers. The West Asian country, an active member of the mediation team, has also called f...

Israel’s Rafah Invasion: Here Is What We Know

7May

West Asia

Israel’s Rafah Invasion: Here Is What We Know

Israel has sealed off the Rafah border, the only link between the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip and the rest of the world. By sealing the border, Israel has cut off the vital route for delivering the desperately needed humanitarian aid. On Tuesday, Israeli military said that it had seized ...

Did India Help Israel To Reduce Gaza Into Rubbles By Exporting Ordnance?: Report

7May

India, West Asia

Did India Help Israel To Reduce Gaza Into Rubbles By Exporting Ordnance?: Report

As per the recent Wire report, the Hyderabad-based Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems India Ltd. is among the most high-profile weapon exporters from India to a country accused of genocide at the World Court. The report claims that the company- the joint venture company between Adani Defence and Aerosp...

Everything To Know About The Truce Proposal Hamas Agreed On And The Reactions

7May

West Asia

Everything To Know About The Truce Proposal Hamas Agreed On And The Reactions

Hamas, the ruling political group of Gaza agreed with the Egyptian-Qatari truce proposal. The new proposal is expected to see an end to Israel's brutal war on Gaza, the release of all the captives held by Hamas, and the release of all the Palestinians held captive in the Israeli prisons. However, Is...

“Targeting Journalists Is A Crime”: Al Jazeera On Israel’s Decision To Shut Down Its Operations

5May

Media, West Asia

“Targeting Journalists Is A Crime”: Al Jazeera On Israel’s Decision To Shut Down Its Operations

The Israeli cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has voted to close Doha-based media house Al Jazeera's operations within the country, sparking condemnation from the Qatar-based broadcaster. The move, which also includes withdrawing crew accreditations and banning media service prov...

Israel Votes To Shut Down Al Jazeera In The Country

5May

Media, West Asia

Israel Votes To Shut Down Al Jazeera In The Country

An Israeli government statement has said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet has today voted to close Al Jazeera’s operations in the West Asian country. The cabinet passed the decision unanimously and according to reports, it did not mention when the decision might take effect. Earlier, t...

Qatari Royal Sells £39 Million London Mansion To Fellow Royal: Report

5May

Business, West Asia

Qatari Royal Sells £39 Million London Mansion To Fellow Royal: Report

Sheikh Mohammed, Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister sold his Mayfair mansion to another royal family member last year. It was called to be the biggest property deals of London. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani sold his grade II-listed mansion for £39 million. He bought the mansion i...