- Middle East
Israel arrest prominent Palestinian journalist in West Bank
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have arrested prominent Palestinian journalist Ali Al-Samoudi following a raid on his son’s home in the Al-Zahraa neighbourhood of Jenin, located in the northern occupied West Bank. The…
- Middle East
Hotel in Japan asks Israeli tourist to sign war crimes declaration
A hotel in Kyoto, Japan, asked an Israeli tourist who had served in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to sign a declaration affirming that he had not committed war crimes during his…
- Middle East
Expats invited to apply for seasonal jobs during Haj 2025
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced the opening of applications for seasonal jobs related to the upcoming Haj 1446 AH-2025. The initiative called Ajeer…
- Middle East
Telangana observes Memorial Day for Gulf workers, stresses for safe workplace
Hyderabad: In solemn remembrance of workers who lost their lives, suffered injuries, became disabled, or fell ill while performing their duties, a memorial programme was held on Monday, April 28, at Pensioners’…
- Middle East
Watch: Kuwait’s Shaikha Al Sabah receives Padma Shri award
New Delhi: Shaikha Shaikha Ali Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait received the prestigious Padma Shri award on Monday, April 28, for her contributions to yoga. The award was presented by the President of…
- World
Haj funds for 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims sent to wrong Saudi account
A total of 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims are at risk of losing their opportunity to perform this year’s Haj pilgrimage after the government allegedly transferred millions of dollars in payments to the wrong…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 13 million people visit Rawdah in 2024
Madinah: More than 13 million people visited Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, in 2024. The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques…
- Middle East
Kuwait records world’s highest temperature of 49 degree Celsius
Kuwait City: Kuwait recorded the world’s highest temperature on Friday, April 25, reaching 49 degrees Celsius in the Mataraba weather station. Kuwaiti meteorologist Fahad Al-Otaibi said the extreme heat highlights the urgent…
- Middle East
Turkish influencer Turkan Atay issues legal notice to Maria B over unpaid brand shoot
Turkish influencer Turkan Atay has issued a legal notice demanding USD 8,000 and a public apology from renowned Pakistani designer Maria B, accusing her of failing to fully compensate for a brand…
- Middle East
Living the UAE dream: Indian creator’s viral take on everyday cultures
What does it truly feel like to live in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? For many, it’s a blend of opportunity, ambition, and an unmatched cultural mix — and one Dubai-based Indian…
- Middle East
Performing Haj without permit is a sinful act: Saudi Council of Senior Scholars
Ahead of the upcoming Haj 1446 AH-2025 season, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars reaffirmed that performing the annual pilgrimage of Haj without a valid…
- Middle East
Travellers entering Dubai must follow specific health protocols
The Dubai government has recently introduced a new public health law, mandating that every traveller arriving in the Emirate must follow specific health protocols to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. The…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to pay off Syria’s USD 15M World Bank debt
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Qatar on Sunday, April 27, announced their commitment to settle Syria’s outstanding debts to the World Bank Group, totaling around USD 15 million. This decision…
- Middle East
Two Indian expats killed in road accident in Kuwait
Kuwaot City: In a tragic incident, two Indian expatriates recently lost their lives in a road accident near Abdalli in Kuwait. One of the victims has been identified as Anuraj Nair, a…
- Middle East
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Oman
Muscat: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter Scale was recorded in southern Oman on Sunday afternoon, April 27. According to the Earthquake Monitoring Centre at Sultan Qaboos University…
