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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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GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Extremist Minister

Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)
Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)
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GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Extremist Minister

Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)
Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has strongly condemned the intrusion of an extremist minister from the Israeli occupation government into Al-Aqsa Mosque.
According to a press release issued by the GCC Secretariat General, Secretary General Albudaiwi stated that the continuation of these illegal practices in the Palestinian territories represents a blatant provocation of the feelings of Muslims around the world and a flagrant violation of the rights of the Palestinian people.
"This reflects the Israeli occupation forces' deliberate disregard for all international laws and humanitarian charters and threatens the security and stability of the region," he pointed out, SPA reported.
Albudaiwi affirmed that encroaching on the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Islamic holy sites and terrorising civilians has become a normal practice for the Israeli occupation government.
He stressed that this government does not respect international laws and regulations, does not believe in human rights, and pursues arrogant and inhumane policies that contradict the fundamental principles of justice and humanitarian values.

"This requires serious, prompt, and effective international action to guarantee the protection of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights."