- World
Saudi coffee, dates attract visitors at World Water Forum in Indonesia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) pavilion at the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) in Indonesia attracted visitors with its exceptional hospitality, including a variety of dates and coffee. The forum,…
- Middle East
Israel prevents thousands of Palestinians from performing Haj
Thousands of Palestinians were prevented from performing the Haj pilgrimage 1445 AH-2024 due to ongoing Israeli agression on the Gaza Strip and continued closure of the Rafah crossing. The anouncement was made…
- Middle East
Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia bans visit visa holders from entering Makkah
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that visit visa holders are not to enter or stay in Makkah starting from Thursday, May 23, until June 21.…
- Middle East
UAE: Expat returns Rs 33L cash found in ATM to police, honoured
Ajman: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Egyptian expat was honoured by Ajman police for his honesty as he returned lost cash worth Dirham 149,000 (Rs 33,77,156). Abdel Fattah Mahmoud Abdel Fattah found…
- Middle East
Watch: Kiswah of Holy Kaaba raised to mark start of Haj 2024
Riyadh: In preparation for the start of Haj 1445 AH-2024, the authorities in Makkah, Saudi Arabia raised the Kiswah (Ghilaf e Kaaba) on Wednesday, May 22 after Isha prayers. The Kiswah was…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches ‘No Haj without a permit’ exhibition
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) recently launched mobile exhibition titled “No Haj without a permit” in Madinah. It began on Monday, May 20, will continue until Saturday,…
- Middle East
Haj 2024: First batch of Indian pilgrims arrive in Makkah
Makkah: Mutawifs of Arabs Hajj Company (Ashraqat) subsidiary Rahlat wa Manafi Company has welcomed the first batch of pilgrims from India who arrived in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Haj this year,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia welcomes Palestinian state recognition by Norway, Ireland, Spain
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) welcomed on Wednesday, May 22, the “positive” decision of Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognise the state of Palestine. In a…
- Middle East
Free ‘floating chair’ service launched at Sharjah beech
Sharjah: Al Hamriya Municipality in the emirate of Sharjah recently launched a free ‘floating chair’ service for beachgoers, particularly for the elderly and people of determination. This community initiative is available daily…
- Middle East
UAE President to visit South Korea on May 28
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to go on a state-visit to South Korea on Tuesday, May 28. The two-day visit comes at…
- Middle East
VP Dhankhar reaches Iran to attend President Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar reached Iran on Wednesday, May 22, to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, May 19. Taking to X,…
- Middle East
300 tonnes of Zamzam water supplied daily to Prophet’s Mosque
Riyadh: The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah is supplied with 300 tonnes of Zamzam water every day from Makkah through tankers equipped for this purpose. The monthly water supply is equivalent to 9,000…
- Sports
Saudi PIF becomes first-ever sponsor of WTA rankings
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) recently signed a multiyear partnership deal with Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), marking a significant milestone in the sport’s history. The partnership aims to…
- World
Ireland, Norway, Spain to recognise Palestine as a state
Ireland, Norway and Spain on Wednesday, May 22, officially announced their decision to formally recognise Palestine as a state, despite Israel’s warning against taking such a step. The recognition will take effect…
- India
India remains top destination for Dubai Airport in Q1 2024
India has remained the top destination country for Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the first quarter of 2024, with more than 3 million passengers. From January to March 2024, the world’s busiest…
