- Middle East
Dubai: Free international calls offered to metro users during Ramzan
During the ongoing holy month of Ramzan and as part of ‘We Bring You Closer’ initiative, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai provides a free international calling feature for Dubai…
- Middle East
UAE: Flu vaccination mandatory for Umrah, Haj pilgrims
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced the necessity of taking all required basic doses of vaccinations, especially influenza vaccination, before traveling to perform…
- World
Joby to launch air taxi service in Dubai before US
Joby Aviation Inc., a US-based firm which develops all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, is planning to launch air taxi service in Dubai before any other country, including the United States (US).…
- Middle East
Saudi harnesses advanced tech for transportation services in Grand Mosque
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) intensifies its efforts during the holy month of Ramzan by enhancing transportation services within the Grand Mosque in the Saie area, the Tawaf…
- Middle East
UNSC passes resolution for immediate ceasefire in Gaza; US abstains
After more than five months of war between Israel and Hamas, the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted a resolution on Monday, March 25, calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza Strip during…
- Middle East
Over 8 million pilgrims perform Umrah so far this season
Riyadh: A total of 8,235,680 Muslims from around the world have performed Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia since the beginning of the season on Muharram 1, 1445 AH corresponding to…
- Middle East
Israel will no longer approve UNRWA food convoys to northern Gaza
Israel will no longer approve UNRWA food convoys to the northern Gaza Strip, Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, informed. “As of today,…
- Middle East
Watch: Dubai to reduce 40-70% travel time on major roads
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the completion of 75 percent of the Intersection of Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Roads Improvement Project, aiming to reduce travel…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s legacy: How Zamzam water is preserved?
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has a long history of preserving and offering the sacred Zamzam water, which holds great significance for Muslims. In 1345 AH, King Abdulaziz bin Abdul…
- Middle East
German FM calls on Israel to open more border crossings for aid to Gaza
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called on the Israeli government to open more border crossings to move humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip. Taking to X on Sunday, March 24, Baerbock described…
- India
Karnataka man languishes in Saudi jail, daughter seeks MEA help
The daughter of a 65-year-old Karnataka man, who is languishing in a jail in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh from the past nine months, has sought the Minister of External Affairs of India…
- Middle East
118,000 lights illuminate Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
More than 30 types of lighting units, totaling over 118,000 units, have been used to illuminate the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, its courtyards, and attached facilities. The General Authority for the Grand…
- Middle East
Tabuk Mosques: Blend of Islamic history, contemporary architecture
Riyadh: The mosques in the Tabuk region are a unique blend of ancient Islamic civilization and modern architectural styles, showcasing exceptional designs. Some of these mosques, dating back to the Battle of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 6K to perform Itikaf at Grand Mosque this Ramzan
Riyadh: At least 6,000 worshippers registered to perform the Islamic ritual of Itikaf or seclusion at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during the last 10 days of Ramzan. In an…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi Arabia announces holidays for private sector
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The holiday marks the…
