- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, US sign deals worth over USD 300 billion
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced that the Kingdom has signed agreements with the United States (US) valued at over USD 300 billion, coinciding with US President Donald Trump’s current…
- Middle East
India blocks X account of Turkish broadcaster TRT World
The Indian government on Wednesday, May 14, blocked the X account of Turkish state broadcaster TRT World for reportedly spreading misinformation following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. A message on TRT…
- Middle East
UAE launches 180-day visa for Blue Residency applicants
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially launched a 180-day multiple-entry visa for eligible individuals applying for the Blue Residency visa from outside the country. The initiative was announced by the Federal…
- Middle East
Watch: Kaaba’s Kiswah raised in preparation for Haj 2025
Makkah: In preparation for the 1446 AH-2025 Haj season, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has raised the lower part of the Kiswah —…
- Middle East
At least 1,500 Palestinians blind, 4,000 at risk amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza
Gaza Strip: At least 1,500 Palestinians have lost their vision due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, with another 4,000 at imminent risk of blindness.…
- Middle East
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces golden visa for nurses
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, on Monday, May 12, issued directives to grant golden visas…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince launches ‘HUMAIN’, a PIF-owned AI company
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Monday, May 12, the launch of ‘HUMAIN,’ a new artificial intelligence (AI) company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). HUMAIN will function…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia offers grace period for runaway domestic workers to correct status
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a six-month grace period for correcting the status of domestic workers who are reported absent from work (huroob), effective from Sunday, May 11.…
- Middle East
Andhra woman stranded in Kuwait after being deceived by agent
Parimi Ratna Kumari, a resident of Tadepalligudem in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, has reportedly been left stranded in Kuwait under distressing conditions after being deceived by a local agent who promised…
- Middle East
Dubai sees major drop in gold prices after US-China trade talk
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), saw a sharp decline on the afternoon of Monday, May 12, with rates falling by Dirham 11.50 (Rs 265.59) per gram. According to the Dubai Jewellery…
- Middle East
One more week of fun: Dubai’s Global Village extends season 29
Dubai’s popular family-friendly destination, Global Village, has announced that Season 29 will now run until Sunday, May 18, extending its original closing date of Sunday, May 11. This comes in response to…
- World
Trump set to accept ‘flying palace’ as gift from Qatar: Report
United States (US) President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly set to accept a super-luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar, according to ABC News. Valued at approximately USD…
- Middle East
Saudi Aramco’s profit fall 4.6 pc in first quarter of 2025
Saudi Aramco, the largest oil company in the world, on Sunday, May 11, reported a 4.6 percent decline in its net profit for the first quarter of 2025, totalling SAR 97.54 billion…
- Education and Career
Micro-school prioritising Islamic ethos and Academic success
Hyderabad: A quiet revolution in education is taking place in recent years. In 2025, more Muslim parents are rethinking what “quality education” truly means. For many, it’s no longer about grades and…
- Middle East
Saudi Green Card: Benefits, eligibility, costs and how to apply
The Saudi Premium Residency, often referred to as the “Saudi Green Card,” is a special residency programme that offers expats long-term residency with enhanced rights and opportunities. It allows greater independence, property…
