- 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…
- Middle East
Now, traffic fines must be cleared for expats before leaving Kuwait
Kuwait: Expatriates in Kuwait will now be required to settle all traffic fines and violations registered against them before leaving the country, effective from Saturday, August 19. Taking to X, formerly known…
- Middle East
Dubai resident launches lego-style Muslim building blocks
In a world dominated by gaming and mainstream entertainment, a Dubai-based businessman has launched a Lego-style block representing Islamic landmarks. Moroccan citizen Abdellah Zejli created the company Muslim Blocks‘, the world’s first…
- Middle East
Here’s how to obtain Umrah permit through Nusuk app
Riyadh: Those planning to perform the Umrah or lesser pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) must obtain the relevant permits in advance, as the new Umrah season began on July…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Expats using exit/re-entry visas can enter country until final date
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have clarified that expatriates leaving on exit/re-entry visas are allowed to return to the Kingdom until the last day of their visa…
- Hyderabad
Emirati influencer Khalid Al Ameri meets Sania Mirza in Hyderabad
If you are an avid social media user, you are bound to come across Khalid Al Ameri. The popular Emirati influencer, who is known for his enthusiastic travel videos and family content,…
- World
Far-right Dutch extremist Edwin Wagensfeld desecrates Quran
The leader of the extremist anti-Islam group Pegida in the Netherlands, Edwin Wagensfeld desecrated a copy of the Quran, under police protection on Friday, August 18. Wagensfeld’s provocative act, took place in…
- Sports
Neymar arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of Al Hilal unveiling
Riyadh: Brazilian football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh, to a hero’s welcome late on Friday, August 18, ahead of the unveiling ceremony as an Al-Hilal player. “I…
- World
Sweden: Woman sprays fire extinguisher on Quran desecrator, arrested
The Swedish police have detained a woman, who used a fire extinguisher on an anti-Islamist activist to stop the desecration of the Quran. Thirty-seven-old Salwan Momika, who is a Swedish resident of…
- Middle East
Israel killed 41 Palestinian children since Jan 2023
Jerusalem: At least 41 Palestinian children have been killed since the beginning of 2023 by the Israeli occupation forces and settlers, according to the documentation collected by Defense for Children International – Palestine (DCIP). Also…
- Middle East
Saudi: Pre-arrival permit mandatory for praying at Rawdah in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised those who wish to pray and visit the Rawdah in Madinah must ensure that they obtain permit before arriving. Taking to X, formerly…
- Middle East
Israeli forces kill Palestinian gunman in Jenin raid
A 32-year-old Palestinian gunman was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces during a military incursion into the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Thursday, August 17. According to a statement by…
- Entertainment
Netflix set to launch its first Saudi TV series on Sept 6
Streaming giant Netflix is all set to launch its first original Saudi TV series, ‘Bait Tahir’ (Tahir’s House) on September 6. The OTT platform recently unveiled the official trailer of the series, directed by…
- Middle East
‘Fly now, pay later’: Flynas offer 4-month installment plan
If you think travelling is expensive, think again! The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flynas now offers ‘fly now, pay later’ option allowing passengers to pay for their trips in four…