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UAE sends 117 tonnes of relief supplies to Türkiye, Syria over past 24 hours

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The United Arab Emirates has sent 117 tonnes of relief supplies as part of Operation “Gallant Knight / 2” for the victims of the earthquake that struck Syria and Türkiye. These include 97 tonnes of foodstuffs, 20 tonnes of medical supplies, and 696 tents to shelter the affected people via cargo flights to Syria and Turkey that totalled 36 to date. Using sophisticated tools and equipment, the Emirati search and rescue crews are moving on with their mission to save people buried beneath the wreckage.

Saudi ministry launches online platform to streamline services for Hajj pilgrims

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The Saudi Ministry of Umrah and Hajj has launched its official planning, booking, and experience platform to streamline the services it offers to pilgrims traveling from abroad. The Nusuk gateway aims to make it easier for Hajj pilgrims to purchase service packages and obtain visas without the need to go through external agencies, while offering options to improve the religious and cultural experiences of worshippers visiting the Kingdom. Via the portal, the ministry has sought to provide equal opportunities for all Muslims wishing to perform Hajj. The service allows pilgrims…

45 Saudis repatriated from quake-hit Turkey

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Forty-five Saudis have been evacuated from areas hit by a powerful earthquake in Turkey and brought back home in groups, a Saudi diplomat has said, as the kingdom continued to airlift humanitarian aid for victims of the disaster. Monday’s quake has left thousands dead in Turkey and neighbouring Syria, and caused massive-scale devastation prompting massive-scale international aid.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: WHO warns of worse secondary health crisis in quake zone

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The WHO has warned of a secondary health crisis threatening to strike Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake, which could be worse than the quake itself. The World Health Organisation said there was a race against time to save lives – and then ensure survivors stay alive in the dire circumstances. Robert Holden, the WHO’s earthquake response incident manager, said the immediate focus was on saving lives but insisted it was “imperative to make sure that those who survived the initial disaster… continue to survive”.

DATES

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Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Dates have become quite popular in recent years. Depending on the variety, fresh dates are fairly small in size and range in color from bright red to bright yellow. This article will discuss some health benefits of eating dates: Dates contain several vitamins and minerals, in addition to fiber and antioxidants. However, they are high in calories since they are dried fruit. Dates are high in fiber, which may be beneficial…

Saudi Arabia calls on African mining industry to invest in Kingdom’s ‘rich, vast natural resources’

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Saudi Arabia called on leading stakeholders in the mining industry across Africa to work together and benefit from the Kingdom’s rich and vast natural resources, to help support economic growth and social development. Speaking during the African Mining Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Khalid Al-Mudayfer, the Saudi deputy minister for mining affairs, said the value of the Kingdom’s mineral wealth is estimated at $1.3 trillion, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. He reviewed investment opportunities offered by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, along with the infrastructure…

Miswak

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Miswak is a natural tooth brush prepared from the roots or branches of various trees and bushes. The most common and beneficial is that of the root of the Salvadora Persica, a wild desert plant known in Arabic as arak, and in Urdu as peelu. The teeth cleaning twig is a traditional alternative to the modern day toothbrush and equally effective method. In fact, a 2003 scientific study comparing the use of miswak with ordinary toothbrushes concluded that the results clearly were in favor of the users who had been…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s high-tech platform Footlab to launch in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi entertainment company Confrontation Entertainment has signed an exclusive franchise agreement with Footlab, a partnership by Cristiano Ronaldo and Rui Costa. Footlab, a cooperation between the Portuguese football legends through Ronaldo’s tech company 7EGEND, started from an idea to bring to life a blend of e-gaming, real-life football and technology. It is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, and opened in 2018. At the platform, players can train, compete and keep track of their real-time performance data within different stations in the park, which are all connected in a digital ecosystem. Footlab…