- Middle East
Dubai announces Golden Visa for teachers: Check eligibility & other details
In a significant step, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced that outstanding private sector teachers in Dubai can apply for a Golden Visa from October 15, 2024. Educators who…
- Middle East
Saudi launches new insurance scheme to protect expat workers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) and the Insurance Authority has launched a new insurance scheme “Insurance Product,” to protect the rights of expatriate…
- Middle East
UAE imposes up to Rs 22L fine for offenders under new domestic violence law
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new domestic violence law to enhance victim protection and impose stricter penalties on offenders. Federal Decree-Law No 13 of 2024 was passed to address…
- Middle East
UAE-India travel: Etihad boosts flights to Jaipur from Dec
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is boosting its weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur to ten a week from December 15, 2024. The announcement, coming…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi bans this plant to protect public health
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has recently announced a ban on the cultivation, production, propagation, and circulation of the poisonous oleander plant in the emirate. The decision aims…
- Middle East
UN inquiry accuses Israel of crime against humanity of extermination in Gaza
The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out a “concerted policy to destroy Gaza’s healthcare system” during its ongoing war with Hamas since October 7, 2023.…
- Middle East
Dubai Ruler directs urgent relief to help 250K people in Lebanon
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, has directed the provision of urgent food relief to the 250,000 people affected by…
- Middle East
UAE warns of tropical depression in Arabian Sea near western coasts of India
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) on Thursday, October 10, warned residents of a low-pressure system south of the Arabian Sea near the western coast of India. This is expected to…
- Middle East
In a first, China to screen Saudi films
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Film Commission (SFC) has announced the launch of Saudi Film Nights in China, the world’s largest cinema market. This will be the first time Chinese cinemas will…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia fails to win seat on UN Human Rights Council
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, October 9, failed to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for membership in the 2025-27 term. This is the…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabadi man wins Mercedes Benz car in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 50-year-old Indian national based in Hyderabad won a Mercedes Benz AMG GT 43 (Obsidian Black Metallic) car on Wednesday, October 9, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise…
- Middle East
Saudi King Salman recovers from lung inflammation
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has recovered from lung inflammation after undergoing medical tests. Citing a statement from the Royal Court on Wednesday, October 9, the Saudi Press Agency…
- Middle East
Israel recruits African refugees for Gaza war in exchange for residency status: Report
The Israeli regime is reportedly recruiting African refugees to fight in the war on the Gaza Strip, in exchange for permanent residency status in the country. According to a report revealed by…
- Middle East
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 2 over collaboration with Saddam Hussein
Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of two former army personnel who colloborated with Saddam Hussein’s regime during the Iraqi invasion of the country in the 1990s. Kuwait decree no. 155 of 2024,…
- Middle East
UAE will not support ‘day after’ Gaza war plan without Palestinian state
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said that it will not support Israel in its “day after” plan in Gaza unless a Palestinian state is established. Taking to X on Saturday, September…
