- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches special passport stamp for Ramzan
The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior launched a special passport stamp for the Ramzan 1445 AH season in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture. This aims to document…
- Middle East
More children killed in Gaza since Oct 7 than in 4 years of world wars: UNRWA
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini has announced that the number of children killed in Gaza Strip since October 7 surpasses the number of children…
- World
South Africa to take action against citizens serving in Israeli army
South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor recently announced that citizens fighting alongside or serving in the Israeli army will be arrested upon entering the country. This came in a speech delivered by…
- Middle East
Palestinian boy shot dead by Israeli forces in East Jerusalem
A 12-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces at a Shuafat refugee camp in occupied east Jerusalem on Tuesday evening, March 12, Palestinian media reported. A video clip circulated on social…
- Middle East
Emirati businessman Saeed Juma Al Naboodah passes away
Eminent Emirati businessman Saeed Juma Al Naboodah, Chairman of the Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group and former Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has passed away on Wednesday,…
- India
Over 15K new Indian companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023
A total of 15,481 new Indian-owned businesses joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the year 2023, with India emerging as the top country. This surge represents a 38 percent year-over-year (YoY)…
- Middle East
Haj 2024: Booking packages begin for countries served by ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the start of booking Haj 1445 AH-2024 packages for the countries served by the ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform. It is…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: First flight of Umrah pilgrims lands in Jeddah
Jeddah: The first flight of pilgrims arrived at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah during the current holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. On Tuesday, March 12, the…
- Middle East
Soon, you can commute in ‘flying cars’ from Dubai-Abu Dhabi in 30 mins
Abu Dhabi-headquartered aviation services provider Falcon Aviation recently signed an agreement with California-based electric flying car manufacturer Archer Aviation to develop a “vertiport” network in key locations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This collaboration marks a…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces registration date for Grand Mosque Itikaf
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the date for registering for Itikaf or seclusion in the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the current holy month of Ramzan. The General…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches upgraded version of Absher Travel service
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has launched the upgraded version of Absher Travel service to facilitate procedures for travellers across the King Fahd Causeway. The version gives…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia urges worshippers to wear face masks at two holy mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised worshippers to wear face masks while visiting Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. The advisory is issued as the Umrah…
- Middle East
Why Hollywood celebrities wore red pins at Oscars 2024?
Most of the Hollywood celebrities showed up at the 96th Academy Awards in Dolby Theatre wearing red pins to express their support for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The pin…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, arrived in Madinah on Wednesday morning, March 13. Upon arrival at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, the…
- Middle East
Sara Netanyahu appeals to Qatar Emir’s mother for release of hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, has appealed to Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, mother of Sheikh Tamim, the Emir of Qatar, seeking the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.…
