- Middle East
Online application must for pre-approved visas for Indians travelling to Dubai
Indian nationals who are eligible for a 14-day pre-approved visa-on-arrival in Dubai now need to apply online for the service first. The service is exclusively accessible to Indian passport holders with a…
- World
Goldman Sachs to set up regional HQ in Saudi Arabia: Report
New York-based Goldman Sachs Group has reportedly obtained a license from the Kingdom’s Ministry of Investment to establish its regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, Bloomberg reported. Goldman is the first…
- Middle East
Over Rs 60,000 mandatory to carry for Dubai visit visa
If you are planning to travel to Dubai on a visit visa, then you need to be aware of the new visa rules implemented by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities in…
- World
Booking.com accused of laundering money from Israeli settlement holiday homes
Online travel giant Booking.com is facing a criminal complaint filed by a group of human rights organisations in the Netherlands, accusing it of “laundering money from war crimes” related to Israel’s occupation…
- Middle East
LuLu Group to set up logistics, processing centre in Punjab
In a significant development, Lulu Group, a renowned Indian United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based multinational conglomerate company, is set to launch a logistics and food processing centre located in Amritsar, Punjab. The proposed centre,…
- Middle East
In a 1st in Saudi Arabia, Abha International Airport becomes ‘silent’ airport
The airport authorities in Saudi Arabia have announced the transformation of Abha International Airport into a ‘silent’ airport, marking the first airport in the Kingdom, local media reported. This initiative aims to…
- Middle East
Superstar Rajinikanth receives UAE golden visa
Chennai: Renowned Tamil actor Rajinikanth is the latest Indian celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. 73-year-old actor was handed over the visa by Mohamed Khalifa…
- India
Flyer held at Delhi airport for smuggling gold from Bahrain
New Delhi: Customs officials in Delhi arrested an Indian passenger coming from Bahrain for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 54 lakh. He was arrested along with airport ground staff at the Indira…
- Middle East
Qatar bans travel without paying traffic fines from Sep 1
Doha: Qatar to prevent individuals with traffic violations from travelling outside the country by land, air, and sea until all fines and payments are paid, effective from September 1. The decision is…
- Middle East
Colombia to open embassy in Ramallah
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the opening of an embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, according to foreign minister Luis Gilberto Murillo on Wednesday, May 22. “President Petro has given…
- 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…
