- World
Cambridge becomes first UK council to call for end of arms sales to Israel
Cambridge City Council has become the first in the United Kingdom (UK) to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip and an end to arms sales to Israel. The local authority…
- India
Historical: Indian Hajis take high-speed train from Jeddah to Makkah
Jeddah: In a historic first-ever, Indian Haj pilgrims who arrived from Mumbai embarked on a high-speed train directly from Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport to the holy city of Makkah on Sunday,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia considers one-day Haj package for Makkah residents
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is considering the concept of a one-day Haj package exclusively for Makkah residents in an effort to decrease the number of illegal pilgrims. The new…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host 11th World Water Forum in 2027
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host the 11th World Water Forum (WWF), which will be held in Riyadh in 2027. It will be held under “Working for…
- Middle East
Kuwait eyes stricter penalties for traffic law violations
Kuwait: The Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) is planning to impose stricter penalties for traffic law violations in a bid to improve road safety and curb reckless driving. The stricter penalties aim…
- Middle East
Lives of over 20 newborns at risk in Al-Aqsa Hospital: UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that oxygen generators at Al-Aqsa Hospital in the central Gaza Strip will stop functioning due to fuel shortages. “Fuel supply to #Gaza is still…
- Middle East
Dubai residents can now renew vehicle, driving licence with new RTA app
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has released new upgraded version of its app to enhance user experience and streamline access to its services. This upgrade marks a radical…
- Middle East
‘Norah’ becomes 1st Saudi film to screen at Cannes Film Festival
The Saudi film ‘Norah’ has made history by becoming the first Saudi Arabian film to screen at the 77th Cannes Film Festival held in Cannes, France. The film was screened on Thursday,…
- Offbeat
Kuwaiti engineer divorces wife over eye colour
Kuwait: In a strange turn of events, a Kuwaiti engineer in Al-Sabahiya divorced his wife within a few hours of their marriage because of the colour of her eyes. The incident occurred…
- Middle East
Israeli soldier tosses copy of Quran into fire in Gaza, sparks outrage
A video clip shared on social media showed an Israeli soldier tossing a copy of the Holy Quran into a fire in Gaza Strip, which has sparked widespread anger and condemnation from activists. The video…
- Middle East
Online application must for pre-approved visas for Indians travelling to Dubai
Indian nationals who are eligible for a 14-day pre-approved visa-on-arrival in Dubai now need to apply online for the service first. The service is exclusively accessible to Indian passport holders with a…
- World
Goldman Sachs to set up regional HQ in Saudi Arabia: Report
New York-based Goldman Sachs Group has reportedly obtained a license from the Kingdom’s Ministry of Investment to establish its regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, Bloomberg reported. Goldman is the first…
- Middle East
Over Rs 60,000 mandatory to carry for Dubai visit visa
If you are planning to travel to Dubai on a visit visa, then you need to be aware of the new visa rules implemented by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities in…
- World
Booking.com accused of laundering money from Israeli settlement holiday homes
Online travel giant Booking.com is facing a criminal complaint filed by a group of human rights organisations in the Netherlands, accusing it of “laundering money from war crimes” related to Israel’s occupation…
- Middle East
LuLu Group to set up logistics, processing centre in Punjab
In a significant development, Lulu Group, a renowned Indian United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based multinational conglomerate company, is set to launch a logistics and food processing centre located in Amritsar, Punjab. The proposed centre,…
