- Middle East
Iran unveils Mohajer-10 drone capable of striking Israel
Tehran: The Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday, August 22, unveiled a new drone called ‘Mohajer-10’, resembling the American MQ-9 Reaper drone, IRNA News Agency reported. The new drone was unveiled as…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to include Mandarin classes in secondary schools
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has directed all public and private secondary schools in the Kingdom to implement the Chinese language, Mandarin, teaching program at a rate of two classes…
- Middle East
‘Fired on like rain’: Saudi border guards accused of killing hundreds of Ethiopians
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Saudi border guards of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers between March 2022 to June 2023, as they tried to enter the Kingdom from…
- Middle East
Over 200 Palestinians, at least 25 Israelis killed, highest in a year since 2005
More than 200 Palestinians and nearly 30 Israelis have been killed in the occupied West Bank and Israel since the beginning of 2023. The current level of violence has surpassed last year’s…
- World
Watch: Young man in boxing gloves confronts Stockholm’s Quran desecrator
A young man wearing boxing gloves attempted to attack Silwan Momica who has desecrated several copies of the Quran in the Swedish capital, Stockholm. This came to light on Tuesday after a…
- Middle East
Watch: Lightning strikes Makkah clock tower amid heavy rainfall
Riyadh: The holy city of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds, bringing respite from scorching heat. Video clips…
- Middle East
Here’s how to open food cart, kiosk in Global Village Dubai
Abu Dhabi: The popular family-friendly destination Global Village Dubai, is back with a new season and set to open its doors to visitors on Wednesday, October 18. Season 28 will be open…
- Middle East
UAE: 2 Indian expats win Rs 22.63L each in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Four United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based expatriates, including two Indians, won the grand prize of Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,63,177) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winners –…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 7M students back to school, university
Riyadh: More than seven million male and female students across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) returned to schools and universities on Sunday, August 20, marking the start of the new academic…
- Sports
Injury delays Neymar’s Al-Hilal debut by a month: Coach Jorge Jesus
Riyadh: The much-awaited debut of Brazilian football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Junior for Saudi club Al-Hilal is on hold as the player suffered a minor injury. The arrival of the famous striker…
- Middle East
Kuwait: Manpower authority to establish shelter for male expats
Kuwait: The Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) announced on Sunday, August 20, that it would establish a shelter center for male expatriates who have legal issues with employers, the Kuwait News…
- Middle East
Can I work in the UAE on a visit visa?
Abu Dhabi: If you got an opportunity to work while you are in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a visitor visa, is work permit required or will be allowed to join…
- Middle East
Falcon fetches record Rs 1 crore during auction in Riyadh
Riyadh: A falcon was sold for a record SR 500,000 (Rs 1,10,86,712) during the ongoing international auction at the Saudi Falcons Club (SFC) in Malham, Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
- Middle East
Watch: Neymar unveiled as Al-Hilal player in Riyadh
Riyadh: Brazilian superstar Neymar was officially unveiled as a player for the Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Saturday, August 19. Neymar, who was wearing the…