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A middle school student from Al Sabhani district school in Mecca lost his life after falling from the school’s rooftop. The incident, shrouded in mystery, has raised numerous questions, with the causes of the fall still unclear. Despite the rapid response of ambulance teams, the student was declared dead at the scene due to injuries from the fall. The incident stirred significant attention on social media. Details about how the student accessed the usually secured rooftop or whether the fall was accidental or intentional remain unknown. Investigations are underway.
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As UAE continues to hold its status as one of the strongest passports in the world, offering visa-free access to 183 countries, according to the global Henley ranking, those who hold UAE residency visas also have access to several countries visa-free. List of visa-free countries for UAE residents Jordan Jordan extends a tourist visa on arrival to visitors from GCC countries, permitting a stay of 30 days. Maldives The Maldives offers a tourist visa on arrival for a stay duration of 30 days, including to citizens of GCC countries. Serbia Serbia offers visa-free entry to UAE residents for a period up to 90 days. Armenia Armenia grants visa-free stays of up to 180 days to passport holders from the UAE. Additionally, residents from all six GCC countries qualify for a visa on arrival, provided they present a valid residence permit. Georgia Georgia permits nationals and permanent residents of GCC countries to visit for a whole year with a visa on arrival. Azerbaijan Azerbaijan provides a 30-day single-entry visa on arrival for citizens of GCC countries. Seychelles Seychelles permits visa-free travel for individuals of all nationalities, including GCC citizens. Travelers from the UAE can anticipate 5-hour flights facilitated by Emirates. Indonesia Passport holders […]
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Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia winning the bid to host the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh. This momentous announcement was made by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), which designated the kingdom as the host for this global event, scheduled to take place from October 2030 until March 2031. Expressing gratitude to the nations that supported the kingdom’s bid, as well as to the two competing countries, the Crown Prince said: “The kingdom’s selection as the host of the World Expo 2030 underlines its influential and leading role, and the international confidence it enjoys. Saudi Arabia has become an ideal destination for hosting major international events, including the esteemed World Expo.” Reaffirming the kingdom’s commitment to holding an extraordinary and unparalleled, edition of the World Expo, the Crown Prince emphasised the importance of being an active and positive role model in the drive to shape a brighter future for humanity. The Expo is bound to provide a global platform that leverages cutting-edge technologies and brings together the […]
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a ‘Joint Flood Management Room’ at its Enterprise Command and Control Centre (EC3), aimed at addressing water accumulation during heavy rain and managing traffic and transport modes. The room, established in collaboration with Dubai Police General Headquarters, Dubai Municipality, and Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment, uses cutting-edge technologies to monitor response plans and allocate resources effectively. RTA elevates Dubai’s smart city status The initiative aligns with the RTA’s commitment to bolstering Dubai’s status as one of the world’s smartest cities and improving service levels, mobility, and safety for road users, the authority said in a statement. By partnering with the National Centre of Meteorology, the RTA aims to enhance the collection of weather forecast information and rain enhancement in Dubai, enabling them to proactively prepare for and manage water accumulations during heavy rain. To ensure preparedness for weather fluctuations and the upcoming monsoons, the RTA has formed a supervisory team comprising representatives from various entities. This team has developed a comprehensive response plan and employed several technologies to enhance response effectiveness and reduce recovery time for water accumulations on major roads. Key technologies deployed include a Heat Map illustrating areas of water accumulation and pump […]
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Ramadan is expected to begin on March 11, 2024, with a duration of 30 days, as per local reports. The Emirates Astronomy Society has revealed the dates for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr in 2024, based on the Islamic Hijri calendar.In Dubai, the first day of Ramadan will witness the Fajr (dawn) prayer at 05:14, while the Maghrib (sunset) prayer will be at 18:26. This will come up to an approximate fasting duration of 13 hours and 12 minutes. Towards the end of Ramadan, the fasting period will slightly increase, as the Fajr prayer will be observed at 04:42 and Maghrib at 18:39, totaling about 13 hours and 57 minutes of fasting. Traditionally, the beginning of Ramadan is confirmed by the UAE Moon sighting committee, who is also responsible for observing the sighting of the new crescent moon, which symbolises the beginning of the Holy month. 5-day UAE holiday for Eid Al Fitr During the Islamic holy month, employees in the UAE can expect a reduction in work hours as per the country’s labour law. While private sector employees typically work eight hours a day, this duration is reduced to six hours a day during the holy month. However, it is important […]
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Saudi Arabia has bolstered legal safeguards for its elderly population, enacting stringent penalties for abuse or neglect. Saudi Lawyer Noura Al Wanda, in her statement to the Al Ekhbariya channel, emphasised the kingdom’s commitment to safeguarding the rights of the elderly, highlighting that the responsibility for their care primarily lies with their families. فيديو | المحامية نورة الوندة: السجن سنة وغرامة 500 ألف ريال.. عقوبة إهمال كبير السن وعدم العناية به #برنامج_120#الإخبارية pic.twitter.com/VH8qtSO53j — قناة الإخبارية (@alekhbariyatv) January 12, 2024 Under the new regulations, any form of neglect or abuse of elderly individuals can lead to severe legal consequences, including up to one year in prison and fines reaching 500,000 riyals. Al Wanda noted that in cases where negligence results in a violation, the competent court will determine the appropriate punishment. The Public Prosecution of Saudi Arabia has reiterated that the law to protect the rights of elderly people enforces these penalties to deter mistreatment of this vulnerable demographic. They stressed that the kingdom has granted the elderly exceptional protection and care, and this new law outlines the procedures for ensuring their well-being. Key elements of the law include the right of the elderly to live with their family, as […]
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Job-hopping is nothing new. However, if done here without proper notice, lawmakers warn, you will now lose your “End of Service Benefits.” Not all are affected. As per the proposal passed yesterday in Parliament, too, overruling the Bahrain Labour Ministry’s objections, low-paid workers, including housemaids, are on the radar here. MPs say the new law will be in force if domestic workers run away from their jobs in violation of their work permit terms. Even though, as lawmakers said, the move will reduce runaway worker cases, the Labour Ministry fears it would lead to discrimination among workers, violating Bahrain’s constitution and legislation. The Ministry argues that the amendment, which deprives domestic workers, including housemaids, of their end-of-service benefits if they leave their jobs without notifying the employer and subjects them to financial fines, comes without valid justifications. The Labour Ministry explains that the proposal would create an avenue for employers to evade their obligation to pay end-of-service benefits to domestic workers. Most importantly, the ministry told MPs, the proposal is silent on the duration of a domestic worker’s employment, whether it is long-term or short-term. The ministry also reminded lawmakers that slapping fines on workers and employers is illegal as […]
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Chef Laila Fathalla, a United Nations Environment Programme advocate for reducing food waste, has disclosed that food waste amounts to an estimated 1.3 billion tonnes annually worldwide. According to the United Nations Food Waste Programme, Saudi Arabia ranks at the top globally, accounting for up to 50 per cent of the waste. Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Mohsen Al Fadhli, Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, affirmed these findings, acknowledging the grave cost of food waste to the Kingdom at SR40 billion annually. He highlighted that the rate of food wastage exceeds 33 per cent, a statistic that underscores the need for immediate and concerted efforts to tackle this issue. A study by the Saudi Grains Organisation (Sago) last year highlighted the financial impact of food wastage in the Kingdom, amounting to SR40.4 billion annually based on consumer spending. The study found that 4.06 million tonnes of food, or 33.1 per cent of targeted commodities, are wasted each year, with an average individual contribution of about 184 kilos of food waste. The research, covering all regions of the kingdom, showed that vegetable waste alone exceeds 335,000 tonnes annually. Specifically, waste tallies include 38,000 tonnes of zucchini, 201,000 tonnes of potatoes, […]
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