- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s PIF, STC to set up Middle East’s largest telecom tower company
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is acquiring a 51 percent stake in Tawal, the largest telecommunications infrastructure company in the country, valued at 5.85 billion dollars (Rs 4,87,76,45,17,500).…
- India
Indian man walks over 1,200 km to meet Ronaldo in Riyadh
In a display of exceptional dedication, an Indian man arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh after walking a distance of 1,200 kilometer from Dubai to meet fooball star Cristiano Ronaldo. Civin KP,…
- Middle East
Dubai won’t impose overstay fine on visitors whose flights were cancelled
Residents and visitors in Dubai whose exit flights cancelled due to operational disruptions amid heavy rainfall will not be subject to overstay fines. In UAE, if you overstay after your grace period…
- World
British Airways resumes flights between Abu Dhabi-London
British Airways has resumed daily flights between London and to United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi after a four-year hiatus. On Sunday, April 21, the airways touched down at Abu Dhabi’s…
- Top Stories
Hyderabad Haj package 2024 most efficient, cheapest: Haj Committee CEO
Hyderabad: The Haj Committee of India has said that the most efficient and cheapest Haj pilgrimage 1445 AH-2024 in terms of total expenditure on the package will be for the pilgrims of…
- Middle East
Kuwait launches first ever Hindi radio broadcast
Kuwait has commenced the first-ever Hindi radio broadcast in the country, starting on Sunday, April 21, according to the Indian Embassy in Kuwait. The Hindi programme will be available on Kuwait radio…
- Top Stories
Head of Israeli military intelligence resigns over Oct 7 failure
The head of Israeli military intelligence, Major General Aharon Haliva, resigned on Monday, April 22, after declaring that he bears “responsibility” for the events of October 7, 2023. He will leave once…
- Middle East
First batch of Iranian Umrah pilgrims departs for Saudi Arabia after 9 yr hiatus
In the latest indication of improving relations, the first batch of Iranian pilgrims has departed for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to perform Umrah after a nine-year hiatus. On Monday morning,…
- Middle East
Dubai flights: Emirates opens baggage collection for incoming travellers after record rainfall
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced the opening of baggage collection at Dubai International Airport (DXB) after the heaviest recorded rainfall ever to hit the country. On Tuesday, April 16, UAE experienced its highest…
- Middle East
Sultan of Oman to visit UAE on April 22
Muscat: Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq is set to go on a state-visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, April 22, for talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al…
- Middle East
Dubai: Danube launches gym with Salman Khan’s ‘Being Strong’ fitness equipment
In a groundbreaking move, Danube Properties, the fastest-growing private real estate developer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has become the first in the Middle East to launch a gym with Salman…
- Middle East
Watch: After serving tea to Bill Gates, Dolly Chaiwala sips coffee at Burj Khalifa
An Indian vendor who recently became an internet sensation after serving tea to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has made headlines again for posting a video while sipping coffee at Burj Khalifa in…
- World
France deports Algerian imam for ‘inciting hatred’ against Jews
The French authorities have deported Mohamed Tataiat, an Algerian national serving as an imam in Toulouse, for allegedly inciting “violence and racial hatred” against Jews. The announcement was made on X on…
- World
Watch: Indian students at Columbia University raise ‘azadi’ slogans for Palestine
Amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, the Indian students at Columbia University in New York has participated in the pro-Palestine protest in the campus chanting ‘azadi’ (freedom) slogans. Video…
- Middle East
Saudi Tourism authority launches ‘Visit Saudi’ platform
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority’s ‘Visit Saudi’ platform offers a comprehensive guide to tourist and entertainment sites in the Kingdom. The platform offers interactive services like hotel and flight reservations,…
