- Middle East
Israeli army strikes eastern Rafah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced late on Monday night, May 6, that it conducted its first strikes against Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gazan city of Rafah. “The IDF is…
- Middle East
Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal from Egypt, Qatar
The Palestinian militant group Hamas said that it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal to halt the seven-month war with Israel in Gaza Strip, according to multiple reports. In a statement on…
- Middle East
Middle East’s largest water park coming up in Saudi Arabia
The Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) on Monday, May 6, announced the launch of Aquarabia, the first water theme park of its kind in Saudi Arabia and the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to open unique golf destination ‘Shura Links’ in 2025
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global (RSG) on Monday, May 6, announced its plan to open Shura Links, a golf course and clubhouse on Shura Island, in the Red…
- India
Flyers from Dubai arrested for smuggling gold worth Rs 3.16 cr at Delhi airport
Customs officials in Delhi arrested two Uzbekistan nationals coming from the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 3.16 crore. They were intercepted by the officials…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host ALECSO meetings in Jeddah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) meetings in Jeddah. The executive council’s 121st meeting is scheduled for May…
- Middle East
Kuwait discovers salary payments to employees who left country since 2018
Kuwait: The Ministry of Education in Kuwait has discovered a huge oversight in which former employees who had left the country since 2018 were still receiving their salaries. This comes after Dr.…
- Middle East
‘Romancing Tagore’ features Indian musician Shubha Mudgal live in Dubai
Malhaar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) premier destination for Indian performing arts and training, has announced the upcoming musical concert, ‘Romancing Tagore’ in Dubai. The concert will feature Indian classical music maestro…
- Middle East
Iran offers scholarships to expelled pro-Palestine students in US, Europe
Reputable Iranian universities are offering scholarships to students from US and Europe who were expelled for participating in pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The announcements were made by Shiraz University, Shahid Beheshti University,…
- India
Emirates A350 aircraft to debut on Mumbai, eight other routes
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines on Monday, May 6, announced Mumbai and eight other routes as the inaugural destinations for its brand new Airbus A350-900 aircraft, set to enter service in September. Emirates plans…
- Middle East
Filipino conjoined twins arrive in Riyadh for surgery
Riyadh: Filipino conjoined twins Akhizah and Ayeesha Yusoph arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Sunday, May 5, accompanied by their mother and grandmother for separation surgery. The 16-month-old…
- Middle East
Video: Katrina Kaif takes her business to UAE
Dubai: Renowned Bollywood actress and entrepreneur Katrina Kaifa has launched her beauty brand, Kay Beauty, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This marks the brand‘s first international foray. It was launched in…
- Middle East
Europe set to open GCC’s first chamber of commerce in Riyadh
The European Union (EU) is gearing up to open the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region’s first chamber of commerce in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Wednesday, May 8. The highly-anticipated launch event…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia imports over 160,000 cars in last two years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has imported more than 160,000 cars during the last two years, according to customs official. The spokesman for the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, Hamud…
- Middle East
Netanyahu govt votes to shut down Al Jazeera offices in Israel
The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voted unanimously to shut down Qatar-owned Al Jazeera offices in Israel. The announcement was made by Netanyahu on Sunday, May 5 on X.…
