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Fire in Dubai Apartment Building Kills 16, Injures 9

A fire swept through an apartment building in Dubai's historic Deira neighborhood, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine. (Reuters)
A fire swept through an apartment building in Dubai's historic Deira neighborhood, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine. (Reuters)
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Fire in Dubai Apartment Building Kills 16, Injures 9

A fire swept through an apartment building in Dubai's historic Deira neighborhood, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine. (Reuters)
A fire swept through an apartment building in Dubai's historic Deira neighborhood, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine. (Reuters)

A fire swept through an apartment building in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine, authorities said Sunday.

The blaze took place on Saturday in the Al Murar area of Dubai's historic Deira neighborhood where many laborers live.

“Preliminary investigations showed that lack of compliance with building security and safety requirements caused the fire,” said a statement from Dubai Civil Defense.

“Relevant authorities are conducting a comprehensive investigation to provide a detailed report on the causes of the” fire.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Ongoing Israeli Violations

Jerusalem: Israeli security officers patrol in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Jerusalem: Israeli security officers patrol in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Ongoing Israeli Violations

Jerusalem: Israeli security officers patrol in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Jerusalem: Israeli security officers patrol in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Thursday Israel's ongoing violations, including the Israeli Minister of National Security's storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, and the incursion of Israeli forces into southern Syria.

“The Kingdom affirms that these systematic practices in Al-Aqsa Mosque constitute a blatant violation and provocation of the feelings of Muslims around the world and that the continuation of military operations in Syria is an attempt to sabotage Syria's chances of restoring its security and stability,” the ministry said in a statement.

The Makkah-based Muslim World League (MWL) also strongly condemned Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

MWL Secretary-General Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa denounced the act as a provocative violation of Islamic holy sites and warned against further escalation by Israeli forces, which could inflame Muslim sentiment globally. He emphasized that such actions are a breach of international law and humanitarian norms.