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Scores dead, many missing as quakes rock Myanmar, Thailand

At least 25 people were killed in Myanmar and one in Thailand, while 43 others were missing after a skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok following a strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake with an epicentre in Myanmar's Sagaing region, said media reports.   The midday te

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Saudi Arabia replaces over 133,000 lighting units at Makkah

Saudi Arabia's General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed the replacement of 133,459 LED lighting units in the Prophet’s Mosque and its facilities, ensuring compliance with top international standards, reported SPA.  

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Saudi Arabia completes restoration of ancient mosque in Aseer

Saudi authorities have announced the successful restoration of the ancient Al Hosn Al Asfal (lower fort) Mosque that spans over 134 sqm area in Aseer Region.   The mosque, established 271 years ago, features a Sarat-style design and can accommodate 32 worshipper

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Sunita, Butch back on Earth after nine months in space

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after nine unplanned months in space. The duo left Earth in June for an eight-day mission to test Boeing Starliner's capsule, but got stranded there after their capsule suffered technical issues. &nbs

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​Adnec Group adds record $2.3bn to UAE economy in 2024

Adnec Group, a company which owns and operates the region's largest expo venue - Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi - has announced that it has delivered the highest economic impact in its history, contributing AED8.5 billion ($2.3 billion) to the UAE economy.   This ev

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First 'Made in Bahrain' satellite Al Munther launched

In a landmark moment for the Kingdom of Bahrain, the National Space Science Agency (NSSA) today (March 15) successfully launched "Al Munther", the nation’s first domestically designed and built satellite onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Transporter-13 mission fr

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Legendary composer Hans Zimmer to create 'Sound of VOX Cinemas'

VOX Cinemas, the cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, has announced a pathbreaking collaboration with Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer.    The collaboration will see Hans Zimmer compose an exclusive score for VOX Cinemas, created with the goal of devel

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