- Middle East
ICC should issue arrest warrant against Israeli min Ben Gvir: Palestine’s MFA
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant against Israel’s extreme far-right Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, who bragged…
- Middle East
Israel plans to move displaced Palestinians to ‘humanitarian islands’
Israel is planning to move 1.4 million displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip towards “humanitarian islands” before its planned ground offensive in Rafah. The chief spokesman of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF),…
- World
OIC, UN host event to mark International Day to Combat Islamophobia
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the United Nations Office in Geneva will be co-organizing an event on Friday, March 15, to commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia at the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Non-oil activity record highest level in its history
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities recorded their highest ever contribution to real gross domestic product (GDP) during 2023, at 50 percent. According to a statement by the Saudi General Authority…
- Middle East
Kuwait introduces 3-month visa amnesty for expats
Kuwait: The ministry of interior (MoI) in Kuwait has announced a three-month amnesty for violators of residency laws in the country. In a statement, the ministry said that the amnesty, announced on…
- Middle East
Houthis to prevent Israel-linked ships from crossing Indian Ocean
In a new escalation and threat to navigation in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, Yemen’s Houthis have pledged to halt Israel-linked ships from crossing the Indian Ocean and from South Africa…
- Middle East
Watch: Lionel Messi becomes face of Saudi Arabia’s luxury clothing brand
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has become the face of Saudi Arabia’s Sayaar, known for its clothing and luxury items. Taking to social media on Tuesday, March 12, Sayaar released an advertisement…
- Middle East
1978 Rolex watch with Dubai ruler’s signature sold for Rs 2 cr
A unique Rolex watch with the signature of Dubai’s ruler was sold for Dirham 1.1 million (Rs 2,48,42,615) at an auction at the Concrete venue at Alserkal Avenue in the Al Quoz…
- 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…
