- Middle East
Banks in Kuwait to lift ‘loan ban’ on expats after 4-yr hiatus
In a notable shift, major banks in Kuwait are reconsidering their strategies for lending loan to expats after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this regard, banks have instructed…
- Middle East
Various services provided for disabled visitors at Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to individuals with disabilities at the Grand Mosque in Makkah,…
- Middle East
Madinah: Visit to Rawdah limited to once a year for 10 minutes
Riyadh: Worshippers are permitted to visit Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, once a year for only 10 minutes in order to give others the opportunity. This is…
- Middle East
12 injured after turbulence hits Qatar Airways flight
At least 12 people have sustained injuries after a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin was hit by turbulence while flying over Turkey on Sunday, May 26. Taking to X, Dublin…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia appoints first ambassador to Syria since 2012
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday, May 26, appointed Faisal bin Saud Al-Mujaffal as its new ambassador to Syria. This is the first ambassadorial appointment to Damascus since the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia opens first night club with no alcoholic drink
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently open its first-ever night club called “Beast House” in the capital Riyadh. Beast House, a members-only club located in the Jax Arts District in…
- India
UAE: Indian social media influencer falls to death from 19th floor
Abu Dhabi: A 37-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian social media influencer died after falling from the 19th floor of her building near St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Fujairah. The deceased…
- Middle East
Hamas launches ‘big missile’ attack on Tel Aviv
Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, said it launched a “big missile” attack from the Rafah area in the southern Gaza Strip at Israel’s commercial hub of Tel Aviv on Sunday,…
- World
Cambridge becomes first UK council to call for end of arms sales to Israel
Cambridge City Council has become the first in the United Kingdom (UK) to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip and an end to arms sales to Israel. The local authority…
- India
Historical: Indian Hajis take high-speed train from Jeddah to Makkah
Jeddah: In a historic first-ever, Indian Haj pilgrims who arrived from Mumbai embarked on a high-speed train directly from Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport to the holy city of Makkah on Sunday,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia considers one-day Haj package for Makkah residents
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is considering the concept of a one-day Haj package exclusively for Makkah residents in an effort to decrease the number of illegal pilgrims. The new…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host 11th World Water Forum in 2027
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host the 11th World Water Forum (WWF), which will be held in Riyadh in 2027. It will be held under “Working for…
- Middle East
Kuwait eyes stricter penalties for traffic law violations
Kuwait: The Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) is planning to impose stricter penalties for traffic law violations in a bid to improve road safety and curb reckless driving. The stricter penalties aim…
- Middle East
Lives of over 20 newborns at risk in Al-Aqsa Hospital: UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that oxygen generators at Al-Aqsa Hospital in the central Gaza Strip will stop functioning due to fuel shortages. “Fuel supply to #Gaza is still…
- Middle East
Dubai residents can now renew vehicle, driving licence with new RTA app
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has released new upgraded version of its app to enhance user experience and streamline access to its services. This upgrade marks a radical…
