- Middle East
Dubai busts 2 major money laundering networks worth Rs 1493 cr
Dubai authorities have successfully foiled two major international crime networks involved in money-laundering operations worth Dirham 641 million (Rs 14,93,11,27,090). First operation The Dubai Public Prosecution referred an Emirati national, 21 British…
- Middle East
Asma Assad ‘has 50 pc chance’ of surviving leukemia: Report
Asma al-Assad, wife of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is reportedly battling leukaemia and has been given a 50 percent chance of survival. According to a report by the Britiah daily The…
- Middle East
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem on Thursday, December 26, under heavy police guard, causing concerns about potential escalation. In a post on X, Ben-Gvir…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia offers free luggage storage for Umrah performers
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced free luggage storage facilities for Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The announcement was made by the General…
- Middle East
Indian expat engineer dies in Doha hours after receiving job offer
Doha: A 22-year-old Indian expatriate recently died in Doha, Qatar, due to a heart attack, local media reported. The deceased has been identified as Raees Najab, a native of Pallinada in Thiruvananthapuram…
- World
Video: Man recites last prayer on Azerbaijan Airlines flight, survives crash
A Muslim passenger on board Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243, who was reciting his last prayer before the plane crash that killed 38, survived with minor injuries. The 1-minute and 42-second video clip,…
- Middle East
Missing Indian expat found dead in Kuwait
Kuwait City: An Indian expat, who had been missing since Monday, December 16, was found dead in a traffic accident in the Abu Halifa area of Kuwait. The deceased has been identified…
- Middle East
Ain Dubai, world’s largest, tallest observation wheel, reopens after 2 yrs
The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel—‘Ain Dubai’ (Dubai Eye)—on Thursday, December 26, officially reopened its doors to the public. Located on Bluewaters Island, the Ain Dubai had a soft launch reopening…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Makkah mountains, pleasant weather attract Umrah pilgrims
These days, the mountainous regions surrounding Makkah, Saudi Arabia, are witnessing an influx of residents, visitors, and Umrah pilgrims to enjoy the pleasant weather. Mount Hira, located 4 kilometers northeast of the…
- Middle East
Volunteers worked over 1.4M hrs at Prophet’s Mosque in 2024
At least 176 volunteer teams have carried out a total of 1,445,982 hours of volunteer service at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, since the beginning of 2024. This contribution was…
- Middle East
UAE: 13-year-old Indian expat boy’s vision saved after rare cricket ball injury
A 13-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat boy’s vision was recently saved after he sustained a severe eye injury while playing cricket in Dubai. The boy, an 8th grade student, was…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi launches Golden Visa scheme for luxury yacht owners
Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, December 25, launched the ‘Golden Quay’ initiative, which grants Golden Visas to superyacht owners. This aims to attract high-net-worth individuals to invest in and explore Abu Dhabi. The…
- Middle East
UAE private firms reminded of Emiratisation target deadline
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Wednesday, December 25, renewed its call to private sector firms to meet their Emiratisation targets by Tuesday, December 31. Firms with 50 or…
- Middle East
UAE to mandate premarital genetic testing
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, December 25, announced that genetic testing will be mandatory for all Emirati couples as part…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Kunafa chocolate bar craze goes global: Find it in Hyderabad!
In the ever-evolving pace of innovation and acceptance for tastebud enthusiasts, trends frequently come and go before another recipe is created. And, with social media, the cycle of change appears to be accelerating. However,…
