- Middle East
Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Abu Dhabi: Renowned Pakistani television actress Ayeza Khan is the latest celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. The thirty-three-year-old actress was handed over the visa…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum for women’s rights in 2025
Riyadh: The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Wednesday, March 27, unanimously elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to chair the 69th session of the commission in…
- India
UAE: Indian employee at LuLu hypermarket absconds with Rs 1.49 cr
Abu Dhabi: A 38-year-old Indian expat working at the LuLu, a hypermarket chain in Abu Dhabi, has been reportedly absconding after stealing Dirhams 660,000 (Rs 1,49,83,830) in cash, local media reported. Mohammed…
- Middle East
Dubai police arrest 202 beggars in first half of Ramzan
The Dubai police have arrested 202 beggars including 112 males and 90 females during the first half of the holy month of Ramzan. The arrest was part of the Dubai Police’s ‘Combat…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Azizi Developments donates Rs 1361 cr to build educational complex
Dubai-based real estate developer Azizi Developments on Wednesday, March 27, donated Dirhams 600 million (Rs 13,61,58,00,000) to the Mother’s Endowment Campaign to build an educational endowment complex. The agreement was signed by…
- Middle East
Want to become a teacher in private school in Dubai? Know requirements here
Looking to have a career in the teaching profession in Dubai’s private school, but are unsure of the requirements that need to be met. In Dubai, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is…
- Middle East
First Saudi humanoid female robot does not talk about sex or politics
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently unveiled its first female humanoid robot ‘Sara’ who is specifically trained not to talk about sex or politics. “Sara knows that she’s a girl, she’s…
- Middle East
UAE: Apple begins hiring for multiple job roles
Abu Dhabi: United States (US) technology giant Apple on Wednesday, March 27, announced new vacancies for its retail operations at stores located across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Apple is globally recognised for…
- Jobs
Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia announces seasonal job vacancies, here’s how to apply
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of applications for seasonal jobs for the upcoming Haj season 1445 AH/2024. The available positions to work…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia restricts HR jobs to citizens
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has said that human resources jobs are exclusively for Saudi citizens. This came in response to an inquiry…
- Middle East
Dubai is now home to world’s longest cantilevered building
One Za’abeel, the iconic landmark developed by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, has received the Guinness World Record title for the ‘Longest Cantilevered Building’ in the world with its panoramic sky concourse,…
- Middle East
Dubai’s 3-day ‘Great Online Sale’: Up to 95% off
The Great Online Sale in Dubai is back for its second season, offering up to 95 percent discounts across selected e-commerce platforms for three days. Starting from Friday, March 29 to Sunday,…
- Middle East
SeaWorld Yas Island sets world record for ‘largest indoor marine-life theme park’
In a new milestone added to the never-ending list of achievements of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has received a Guinness World Record for the world’s ‘Largest…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2024: 5-day holiday announced in Kuwait
Kuwait: The Council of Ministers in Kuwait has announced a three-day holiday for the public sector to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The holiday will begin in the country on Tuesday, Ramzan…
- Middle East
In a first, Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to mark a significant milestone in its history by participating in the upcoming 73rd Miss Universe pageant for the first time ever. Twenty-seven-year-old Saudi…
