- Middle East
Road in Riyadh named after late Saudi poet Prince Badr
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has issued a directive to name a road in Riyadh after the late poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Prince Badr…
- World
Watch: Khabib urges Donald Trump to stop war in Gaza
A renowned Russian former UFC champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, purpotedly urged former United States (US) President Donald Trump to do everything in his power to stop the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. This…
- Middle East
First photos of Jordan’s Princess Rajwa baby bump released
Amman: The first photos of Jordan’s Princess Rajwa Al Hussein showing off her baby bump have been released, as the royal couple are expecting their first child this summer. In the photos,…
- World
Maldives to impose a ban on Israeli passports
The Madlives government has decided to amend its laws to facilitate banning Israel’s passport in the country. The decision was announced by the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihsaan at…
- Middle East
Makkah gears up for Haj 2024: Strict regulations for slaughterhouses
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Makkah is conducting thorough inspections of slaughterhouses to ensure compliance with health regulations for the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024…
- Middle East
Far-right Israeli ministers threaten to quit if Netanyahu agrees to Biden’s proposal
Two far-right Israeli ministers has threatened to quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhau’s government if he agrees to US President Joe Biden’s proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Taking to X,…
- Middle East
Indian Mango Festival in Doha: Alphonso, other varieties on sale
Doha: The ten-day Indian Mango Festival, also known as Indian Hamba, at the Souq Waqif marketplace in Qatar’s capital city, Doha, is attracting thousands of fruit enthusiasts from across the country. With…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia begins enforcing penalties for performing Haj without a permit
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Security has begun enforcing penalties on those violating Haj regulations and instructions by undertaking a pilgrimage without a permit. This will be in effect from…
- Middle East
UAE bans unlicensed digital platforms teaching holy Quran
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned unlicensed digital platforms from teaching the holy Quran. The advisory was issued on Sunday, June 2, by the UAE’s General Authority…
- Middle East
Kuwait names Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah as Crown Prince
Kuwait: The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has named Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah as Crown Prince. The move marks the first time a crown prince has been…
- Middle East
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down after Al Nassr lose to Al Hilal
Riyadh: Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after Al-Nassr were beaten by Al-Hilal in the Saudi King’s Cup final on Friday, May 31. Al-Hilal won a penalty shootout 5-4 to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign double taxation avoidance agreement
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Qatar recently signed an agreement to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion. The agreement was signed by the Qatar’s Minister of Finance, Ali bin…
- World
Hamtramck becomes first US city to boycott Israel
In a landmark decision, Hamtramck City Council in the United States (US) of Michigan has unanimously passed a Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) resolution. The Palestinian-led BDS movement, launched in 2005, seeks…
- India
Renowned Indian social worker Ashraf Thamarassery honoured with UAE golden visa
A renowned United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian social worker, Ashraf Thamarassery, is the latest recipient to be honored with a UAE golden visa. Fourty-nine-year-old Ashraf was handed over the visa by Ajman…
- Middle East
Etihad Airways to recruit 1,000 more cabin crew by end of 2024
If you are looking for a job in the aviation sector in the Middle East, then there’s an opportunity for you. This World Cabin Crew Day, Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways announced…
