- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 19 million visit Rawdah in Madinah in two years
More than 19 million people have visited the Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah over the past two years. The announcement was made recently by the Minister of Haj and…
- World
Jamaica officially recognises Palestine as a state
The government of Jamaica on Wednesday, April 24, officially announced the recognition of Palestine as a state, stressing that the only solution to the Palestinian issue is the two-state solution. Taking to…
- Middle East
Watch: World’s 1st healthy living island in Abu Dhabi on the cards
Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer IMKAN in partnership with world-renowned SHA Wellness Clinic, has announced the launch of SHA Residence Emirates, the world’s first healthy living island. It is located in AlJurf,…
- Middle East
Pakistani pilgrim gets severe heart attack during Umrah, saved
The medical team saved the life of a 50-year-old Pakistani pilgrim who recently suffered a severe heart attack while performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrim was…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia plans establish 320,000 new hotel rooms by 2030
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is gearing up to expand its hospitality sector by developing 320,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, according to global property consultancy Knight Frank. The move…
- Middle East
UAE approves Rs 4538-crore fund to repair houses damaged in rain
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, April 24, approved an amount of 2 billion dirhams (Rs 45,38,25,86,500) to address the damage caused to homes of Emiratis after the heaviest recorded rainfall ever…
- World
Malala Yousafzai called ‘sellout’, criticised for working with Hillary Clinton
Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is facing criticism for collaborating with former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Broadway debut of their co-produced musical. The musical “Suffs” delves into the…
- Middle East
Saudi King Salman admitted to hospital
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday, April 24, admitted to the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah for a routine checkup. Citing a statement from the Royal Court, the Saudi…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sees 4.4% surge in non-oil exports in February
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, experienced a 4.4 per cent surge in February this year compared to the same month in 2023. According to a new report released by…
- Middle East
Watch: Middle East’s first Dior spa opens in Dubai, check inside
The world’s largest and most recognized luxury label, ‘Dior’ recently opened its first-ever spa in Dubai, atop The Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel. The spa located on the 29th floor offers stunning…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE launches joint multinational exercise ‘Desert Flag 9’
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Monday, April 22, announced the launch of the joint multinational exercise “Desert Flag 9” for the year 2024. Taking to X, the…
- Middle East
UAE rejects allegations made by Sudan’s representative to UNSC
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unequivocally rejected allegations made by the Permanent Representative of Sudan to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in a letter. The letter, sent by Mohamed Abushahab,…
- Middle East
UAE rains: Dubai Crown Prince orders early payment of salaries
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has directed the early disbursement of April salaries for Dubai government employees following heavy rains that have lashed parts of United Arab…
- Entertainment
Cinema ticket prices set to drop drastically in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Film Commission has announced a reduction in licensing fees for operating cinemas, which is expected to significantly decrease cinema ticket prices. The decision, approved by the Film Commission…
- Middle East
Dubai: Global Village announces free entry for children aged below 12 years
Dubai: With a few days left for Dubai’s Global Village to closed its door for Season 28, the popular family-friendly destination has announced free entry for children aged below 12 years until…
