- Middle East
Saudi King Salman diagnosed with lung infection
Jeddah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has been diagnosed with lung infection on Sunday, May 19. He will undergo a treatment program consisting of antibiotics until the infection goes away…
- Middle East
Gulf countries ready to help Iran over President’s Raisi helicopter crash
Gulf countries on Sunday, May 19, voiced “great concern” after a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed. Earlier on Sunday, Iranian state-run news agencies announced that a helicopter carrying the country’s…
- Middle East
Saudi King Salman to undergo medical tests
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz will undergo medical examinations on Sunday, May 19, due to high temperature and joint pain. The Royal Court said that the tests will take…
- India
Two Indians smuggling gold from Dubai arrested at Delhi airport
New Delhi: Customs officials arrested two Indian passengers coming from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for allegedly smuggling 1349 grams of gold at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi. The…
- Middle East
Video: Businessman parks Kerala-registered Range Rover outside Burj Khalifa
A Dubai-based Indian businessman, Dileep Heilbronn, recently shipped his Range Rover from Kerala to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and parked it outside Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice. Taking to Instagram,…
- Middle East
Video: Dubai-based Indian woman wins Rs 8 crore in DDF draw
A 42-year-old Dubai-based Indian expatriate woman won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,34,84,600) on Thursday, May 16, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Payal, became a one…
- Middle East
IndiGo launches daily flight from Abu Dhabi to new Indian cities
Abu Dhabi: India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo, on Thursday, May 16, announced the launch of daily flights from Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi to Chandigarh and Kannur. It also announced the resumption of…
- Middle East
Jobs for UAE residents: Emirates hiring cabin crew, check details to apply
Ever thought about starting a career in the aviation sector? Then there’s an opportunity for you. Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced a recruitment drive exclusively for United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents to…
- Middle East
From Paris to Madinah: French pilgrim walks 8,000 km to perform Umrah
Madinah: French traveller Mohamed Boulabiar recently arrived in the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, after covering a distance of 8,000 kilometers on foot to perform Umrah. Boulabiar embarked on a journey from…
- Middle East
Prominent Saudi scholar Safar al-Hawali faces torture, abuse in prison: UN
A prominent Saudi scholar Safar bin Abdulrahman al-Hawali, who has been detained since 2018 and suffers from a complete disability, has been subjected to solitary confinement. This was revealed bya group of…
- Middle East
Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia launches digital identity service for pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has launched the digital identity service for pilgrims arriving in the Kingdom on a Haj visa for the year 1445 AH-2024. The…
- Middle East
UAE announces 10-year Blue Residency visa: All you need to know
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a 10-year Blue Residency visa for individuals who have made exceptional efforts and contributions to protecting the environment. The new visa was announced…
- Middle East
UAE issues security alert for Apple users
Abu Dhabi: The Cyber Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, May 15, alerted residents of several critical security vulnerabilities in certain Apple devices, urging them to update their…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia approves exemption requirements for duty-free shops
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has approved the requirements for exemption from customs duties and taxes for duty-free shops in the arrival halls at all…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches wage protection service for domestic workers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has launched the wage protection service for domestic labor salaries, effective from July 1. The ministry’s initiatives aim…
