- Middle East
Abu Dhabi Airport renamed Zayed International; airlines announce special offers
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International Airport has been officially renamed as Zayed International Airport and airlines have announced special offers to celebrate the historic occasion. On Friday, February 9, Sheikh Mohammed bin…
- World
Watch: 11,500 clothes laid on UK beach in memory of children killed in Gaza
At least 11,500 sets of children’s clothes were laid out at Bournemouth Beach in the United Kingdom (UK) in memory of children killed in the Gaza Strip since the October 7, 2023,…
- Middle East
Turkey to reopen iconic Chora Church as mosque
In a significant development, the Byzantine Chora Church, dating back to the fourth century AD, is set to reopen as a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. In a statement,…
- Middle East
Boeing to set up regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia
Boeing, a prominent US aerospace company, is set to establish its Middle East headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Boeing Saudi President Asaad Aljomoai confirmed that the license application has been submitted and…
- Middle East
Watch: Rain pours while pilgrims perform Umrah in Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Much to the relief of locals residents and pilgrims performing Umrah at Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, rain began pouring over the city on Friday, February 9. The rainfall comes after…
- Middle East
Watch: WWE legend Undertaker makes special appearance at Riyadh Season Cup final
Riyadh: WWE legend The Undertaker has made a surprise appearance at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to unveil the Riyadh Season Cup 2024 trophy. His appearance came before the kick-off…
- Middle East
Watch: Dubai airport staff reunites elderly couple 15 mins before flight
Dubai: An elderly woman who got separated from her husband at Dubai International Airport (DXB) was reunited 15 minutes before their flight. In a video published by DXB on Instagram, Mohammed Sohrabi,…
- Middle East
Israeli forces release attack dog on 4-yr-old Palestinian boy in West Bank
As Israel launched a full-blown aggression on Palestinians in Gaza, the occupation forces (IOF) on February 4, released an attack dog on 4-year-old Palestinian boy Ibrahim Hashash in the northern occupied West…
- Middle East
Kuwait: Duration of family, tourist visas announced
Kuwait has announced that family visitor visas are valid for one month, while tourist visas are valid for three months, according to local media reports. Violation of the time to leave the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches eight new e-services for expats, visitors
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has introduced eight new electronic services for expatriates and visitors as part of the Kingdom’s journey towards digital transformation. The newly…
- Middle East
Saudi’s NEOM launches Xaynor: A beachfront private members’ club
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM, the 500 billion dollar mega tourism project, has announced the launch of Xaynor, a beachfront private members club, located on the pristine coastline of the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host first edition of Umrah forum in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all to set to host the first edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum at the King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah from…
- India
India secures largest ammunition contract from Saudi Arabia; worth Rs 1867 crore
In a significant move, Indian defense producer Munitions India Limited (MIL) has signed a contract worth Rs 225 million dollars (Rs 18,67,38,75,000) for supply of artillery ammunition to Saudi Arabia. The agreement,…
- Middle East
Shah Rukh Khan to speak at the World Government Summit in Dubai
Dubai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is all set to headline the 11th edition of World Government Summit (WGS) 2024 in Dubai on Wednesday, February 14. Khan will take the centre stage…
- Middle East
Israeli finance minister cancels tax benefits for UNRWA
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced his intention to cancel tax benefits for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency currently working for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). “The State of Israel will…
