- Middle East
Watch: Two UAE astronauts become NASA graduates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronauts Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammad Al Mulla on Tuesday, March 5, graduated from the 2021 Nasa Astronaut Candidate Class training programme. In NASA’s 2024 Astronaut Graduation…
- Middle East
Starbucks lays off 2K in Middle East amid boycott over Gaza war
The Kuwaiti Alshaya Group, which owns the rights to operate Starbucks cafes in the Middle East, has laid off more than 2,000 employees as it struggles with continuous boycotts of the company…
- Middle East
Did first Saudi humanoid male robot harass female reporter?
Riyadh: The unveiling of Saudi Arabia’s first male humanoid robot ‘Muhammad’ during the second edition of DeepFast in Riyadh has sparked controversy on social media platforms. A robot allegedly touched a female…
- Middle East
UAE: Visa process time in Dubai reduced by 25 days
In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on Wednesday, March 6, launched a ‘Work Bundle’ platform to facilitate work permits and residency procedures in private sector companies. The first…
- Middle East
Dubai: 8 Careem captains get all-expense-paid Umrah trip
Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem, which is owned by Uber, in partnership with Umrahme and Emirates Islamic, has rewarded eight of its top-performing captains with an all-expense paid Umrah pilgrimage. The initiatives was in…
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It’s time to recognize Palestinian state: Saudi’s Prince Faisal
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday, March 5, said that the time has come to recognize the Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its…
- Middle East
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque receives over five million visitors in 2023
Abu Dhabi: The prominent Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque centre in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received more than five million visitors, a 70 per cent increase compared to 2022.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia discovers 1200-yr-old architectural patterns of Othman bin Affan Mosque
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced the discovery of 1200-year-old architectural patterns of the Othman bin Affan Mosque. The discovery is part of the initial phase…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: Saudi Arabia launches e-portal for iftar permits at Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched an e-portal to submit permits for providing iftar banquets inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah during Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. This initiative by the…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: Dubai ruler launches Rs 2257 cr charity campaign for mothers
With the holy month of Ramzan just around the corner, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai has launched a new…
- India
Emirates Draw: Indian software engineer takes Rs 15 lakh home
Abu Dhabi: A 45-year-old Indian national from Kerala won a staggering Dirham 70,000 (Rs 15,79,811) in the latest Emirates Draw MEGA7. The winner, Biju Thomas, bagged the mega prize after he matched…
- Middle East
UAE announces reduced working hours during Ramzan 2024
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, March 4, announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. Taking to X,…
- World
UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie converts to Islam
Former Brazilian professional MMA fighter, UFC Hall of Famer, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, Royce Gracie, has converted to Islam. This news comes 10 days after Gracie faced online backlash for his public…
- India
UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 33 crore in Big Ticket draw
A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won a staggering Dirham 15 million (Rs 33,83,32,500) on Sunday, March 3, in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket weekly draw. The winner, Mohammed Shereef, bagged the…
- Entertainment
Choreographer Awez Darbar honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Choreographer, YouTuber, and social media sensation Awez Darbar, who is the son of renowned music composer Ismail Darbar, is the latest Indian to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) golden…
