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Sheikh Mohammed pardons 672 prisoners

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 672 prisoners from punitive and correctional establishments in Dubai, ahead of the UAE’s

November 30, 2021

Arab News·Dubai·UAE News

Gargash heads UAE delegation in 3rd Govt Forum in Saudi

Gargash highlighted the importance of similar regional and international forums that focus on the keenness of countries working together to eliminate this crime…reports Asian Lite News Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic

November 29, 2021

-Top News·Arab News·UAE News

Cabinet approves requirements to clear housing loans for Emiratis

The meeting, held at EXPO 2020 Dubai, was attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and other officials…reports Asian Lite News Chaired by Sheikh Mohammed

November 29, 2021

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UAE leaders pay tribute to martyrs

President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that the UAE will remain indebted to its heroes who sacrificed their very souls for the sake of their homeland…reports Asian Lite Newsdesk The

November 29, 2021

-Top News·Dubai·UAE News

Rwanda suspends flights to S. Africa over Omicron variant

Rwanda has temporarily suspended direct flights to and from southern African countries due to concerns over the new Covid-19 variant Omicron…reports Asian Lite News The decision was made late on Sunday after

November 29, 2021

AFRICA NEWS·COVID-19

Mahmoud Abbas, Jordan FM discuss challenges facing Palestinian cause

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss the challenges facing the Palestinian cause in a bid to boost consultation and in-depth coordination between the Kingdom of Jordan

November 29, 2021

Arab News·News·World

Omicron variant forces UAE expats to cancel holiday plans to India

Reports of Covid-19’s Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) have thrown a spanner in the works for many UAE holidaymakers planning a trip home to India this winter…reports Asian Lite News Travel agents here told

November 29, 2021

Arab News·India News·UAE News

Tanzania to acquire spray plane to fight locusts’ invasions

The government of Tanzania has set aside 3 billion Tanzanian shillings (about $1.3 million) for buying a spray plane to fight invasions of locusts, the Minister for Agriculture, Adolf Mkenda, has said…reports

November 29, 2021

AFRICA NEWS·News·World

Morocco suspends regular int’l flights over Omicron variant

Morocco will suspend all regular international passenger flights for two weeks over concern about the new Covid-19 variant Omicron…reports Asian Lite News The suspension will come into effect starting Monday’s midnight, the

November 29, 2021

COVID-19·World

Tanzanian authorities warns drought caused by climate change

Tanzanian authorities have warned that prolonged drought in parts of the country caused by climate change has resulted in water scarcity and deterioration of pasture for livestock…reports Asian Lite News “Three major

November 29, 2021

AFRICA NEWS·News·World