- Entertainment
Miss Universe denies reports of Saudi Arabia’s participation in 2024 pageant
The Miss Universe Organization has denied recent reports that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) would be participating in the upcoming 73rd Miss Universe pageant for the first time ever. “We would…
- Middle East
Here’s where you can watch Eid Al-Fitr 2024 fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), no celebration is complete without a breathtaking firework displays, and Eid is no exception. With the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024 coming to an end…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2024: UAE announces holidays for private sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, April 1, announced Eid Al-Fitr holidays for employees working in the private sector. Private sector employees…
- Photos
Photos: Aerial view of Makkah’s Grand Mosque during Ramzan 2024
The lens of the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) captured the seamless movement of visitors at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. From a height of 1,000 meters…
- Photos
Photos: Spiritual atmosphere at Grand Mosque during Ramzan
Millions of worshippers experiencing the holy month of Ramzan at the Grand Mosque find a profound spiritual atmosphere filled with reverence. Umrah performers carry out their rituals with serenity, raising their hands…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw announces operations halt
The largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket has announced a temporary pause to its operations from Monday, April 1. The move aligns…
- Middle East
Volunteers worked over 3.5L hrs at Prophet’s Mosque in Ramzan
At least 3,355 volunteers across 28 different entities have contributed 358,071 hours in the service of the Prophet’s Mosque during the first 15 days of Ramzan. This contribution was coordinated by the…
- Middle East
Emirates to launch branded residences with exclusive airport?
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines on Monday, April 1, revealed plans to construct its own branded residences as an April Fool’s prank Taking to X, the airline shared a illustrative image of the tower…
- Middle East
UAE announces Eid Al-Fitr holidays for public sector
The government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, March 31, announced a one-week holidays for public sector employees to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The employees will get holidays from Monday,…
- Middle East
Indians travelling to UAE can use PhonePe to make UPI payments
PhonePe, a leading Indian fintech application, has announced that users travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now make payments using UPI at Mashreq’s NEOPAY terminals. The collaboration is facilitated through…
- Middle East
‘I Am Unique’: 1st cinematic film shows uniqueness of Holy Kaaba
Riyadh: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a first cinematic film entitled “I Am Unique,” that showcases the clear…
- Middle East
Red Crescent handles 29K emergency cases in Makkah so far in Ramzan
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) medical teams deployed in the Makkah region have dealth with 29,427 emergency cases in the holy capital in the first 19 days of…
- World
Malaysia store hit by Molotov cocktail for selling ‘Allah socks’
A local convenience store chain in Kuantan district in the eastern state of Pahang, Malaysia was hit with a Molotov cocktail on Saturday, March 30, over the sale of socks that had…
- Middle East
Mumbai-Doha flight: Akasa Air begins international operations
India’s fastest-growing new airline, Akasa Air, commenced its international operations with the flight departing from Mumbai to Doha, Qatar. The inaugural flight departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on…
- Entertainment
Saudi Arabia set to host Gulf Cinema Festival, check details
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital city Riyadh is all set to host the fourth edition of the Gulf Cinema Festival (GCF) from April 14 to 18. The festival, organised by the…
