- Middle East
Over 53,000 Israeli settlers stormed Al Aqsa Mosque in 2024
At least 53,605 Israeli settlers stormed the Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem during the year 2024, according to the Islamic Endowments Department. This is the largest number of settlers to storm Al Aqsa Mosque…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia executes six Iranians for drug trafficking
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, January 1, executed six Iranians sentenced for drug trafficking. The executed were identified as: Jssim Mohammed Shabani Abdul-Ridha Younis Tangasir…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad man deceived by travel agent returns home from Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old Mohammed Sameer from Hyderabad, who was lodged in jail in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) after being deceived by a travel agent, returned home safely on Wednesday, January…
- Middle East
Dubai: Consulate assists 15,000 Indians seeking UAE visa amnesty
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday, January 1, said that it has assisted more than 15,000 Indians who sought the services of the UAE visa amnesty initiative, which ended on Tuesday, December 31.…
- Middle East
Palestinian Authority suspends operations of Al Jazeera
The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Wednesday, January 1, temporarily suspended all operations of Qatari television Al Jazeera in the occupied Palestinian West Bank, Wafa News Agency reported. This move is attributed to…
- Middle East
Former Israeli Defence Minister Gallant resigns from Knesset
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday, January 1, announced his resignation from the country’s parliament (Knesset). Gallant’s decision comes nearly two months after he was removed from his post by…
- Middle East
Dubai: Ban on single-use plastic products comes into force
Dubai: A ban on the single-use of plastic products in Dubai came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The new ban will be applicable on styrofoam containers and cups, as well as…
- Middle East
UAE: Mandatory health insurance scheme comes into effect
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a new basic health insurance scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers, which came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The scheme, which has…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia designates 2025 as ‘Year of Handicrafts’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has declared 2025 as the “Year of Handicrafts” to honor its historical and cultural heritage, preserving the significance of local culture on an international scale.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia suspends expat dentist over medical errors
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has suspended an expat dentist from practicing due to multiple medical errors he made while working in the Riyadh and Tabuk regions.…
- Middle East
Watch: Gulf countries welcomes 2025 with stunning fireworks
As the clock struck 12 am, Gulf countries illuminated the skies with stunning fireworks and light displays in different locations, welcoming 2025. UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrated the arrival of…
- Middle East
UAE-based Indian student shines with AIR 5 in CA final exam 2024
A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat has secured the all-India rank (AIR) five in the Chartered Accountant (CA) final exam 2024 conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).…
- News
Minor earthquake recorded in Oman
Muscat: An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded in Dhofar Governorate, Oman, on Wednesday, January 1. In a post on X, Oman’s Earthquake Monitoring Center (EMC) said that it it monitored “a…
- Middle East
2024 deadliest year in history for Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons: Report
With a surge in death and increasing brutality against Palestinians in Israeli occupation prisons, Palestinian prisoners’ institutions declared that the year 2024 is the deadliest year in the history of the conflict…
- Middle East
16,000 Indian workers replace Palestinians in Israel’s construction sector in 2024
Around 16,000 Indian workers have replaced Palestinians in Israel’s construction sector in 2024, as part of the Israeli government’s strategy. The Israeli construction sector relies significantly on foreign labour, the majority of…
