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Here is the entire Dubai Calendar of events from October to December..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Dubai Calendar: Andrea Bocelli, Neha Kakkar to dazzle tourists, residents in coming months

The United Nations held a news conference Friday at the ESCWA offices to outline their Emergency Response Plan for Lebanon, seeking to provide essential support to 1.1 million of Lebanon’s most vulnerable people..
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Full Article: UN unveils Emergency Response Plan for Lebanon

Saudi Arabia inaugurated its Guiness World Record-breaking pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, kicking off a six-month display of the Kingdom’s past, present, and future.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The pavilion promotes the business opportunities presented by the Kingdom’s rapid modernization under the Vision 2030 plan.It also includes displays championing Saudi Arabia’s culture, nature, and historic tourist attractions including the ancient city of AlUla.The pavilion offers visitors a glimpse of some of Saudi Arabia’s five UNESCO world heritage sites.Traditional Saudi Ardah dancers wielding ceremonial swords delivered an energetic performance to the beat of folkloric drums and spoken poetry to open the pavilion.Its inauguration was attended by the H.E. Mohammad Al-Tuwaijri, Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai; Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, H.E. Turki Aldakhil; Hussain Hanbazazah, the Commissioner-General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion; other Gulf countries’ ambassadors, and officials and cultural figures from around the world.Commenting on the official opening, H.E. Mohammad Al-Tuwaijri, Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Pavilion, said in a statement: “Our country is at this global forum with its young, renewed spirit and aspiration towards a prosperous future for the region and the world.”Hussain Hanbazazah, the Commissioner-General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion, said:“The pavilion offers rich and varied content, activities and programs covering the economy, development and culture, targeting all segments from children and families to businessmen and investors.“All visitors will see Saudi Arabia as it really is: an exciting fusion of old and new - an ancient and evolving tourist destination for adventurers, explorers, and luxury travelers and a destination unlike any other.“Our Pavilion is a bridge that will connect the people of Saudi Arabia to the world and will help deepen regional and global ties.”The pavilion was built using sustainable methods, and was awarded a LEED version 4 Platinum rating from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).Read more:Expo 2020 Dubai: How to get there, timings, what to see, everything you need to knowUAE officially launches Expo 2020 Dubai, world’s biggest cultural gatheringWhat's Expo 2020 Dubai? Top 50 things to do, see and discover
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Full Article: Saudi Arabia inaugurates record-breaking Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion

Political figures believe that calls for the resumption of parliament activities are a political manoeuvre that aims at intimidating President Saied..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: In defiance of president’s orders, Ghannouchi says parliament in session

An entertainment website reported that the actress is flying out to Paris, then Dubai..
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Full Article: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to attend Expo 2020: reports

Authorities in Oman have declared Sunday and Monday (Oct. 3 and 4) as official holidays nationwide amid bad weather conditions caused by tropical storm Shaheen."3 and 4 October 2021 will be an official holiday for employees of departments of state administrative apparatus, other legal entities, private sector establishments, except the Governorates of Dhofar and Al Wusta due to adverse climate conditions being witnessed by the Sultanate," the Oman news agency tweeted on Saturday.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Private sector business owners were told they could keep their employees working on both days if deemed necessary to continue work during this holiday.Oman's Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement that tropical cyclone Shaheen continues to move towards the coastal areas of the Oman Sea with an estimated surface wind speed around the center between 64 to 75 knots and is about 320 km away from Muscat governorate.Read more:Oman expects tropical storm Shaheen to intensifySuper and ‘ultra-extreme heatwaves’ predicted in the Middle East: ExpertsIntense sandstorm engulfs several areas of Saudi Arabia; public urged to stay home
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Full Article: Oman declares two days nationwide holiday due to tropical storm Shaheen

The pavilion uses 125 giant projectors to display video images of Brazilian forests, rivers, urban centres, food and culture..
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Full Article: Expo 2020 Dubai: Brazilian biodiversity comes alive in Sustainability District

Two police officers were lightly injured during the incident after they attempted to enter the city hall following reports of a violent incident within the building.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli Police officers attacked in Kafr Kassem

The COVID-19 Green Passes issued to Israelis over the past year become null and void on Sunday and all eligible Israelis are going to be asked to download new replacement passes.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel’s COVID Green Pass changes Sunday - here’s what you need to know

Iranian dissident: “The more the mullahs spread hate speech against the Jewish State of Israel, the more Iranian people realize that Israel is our friend."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran Supreme Leader’s rep. calls for destruction of Israel