- Middle East
Israel killed two-thirds of all journalists globally in 2025: CPJ
New York: Israeli military actions accounted for nearly two-thirds of journalists and media workers killed worldwide in 2025, according to a report recently released by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), which…
- Middle East
Special prayer spaces for elderly, disabled at Grand Mosque
Makkah: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has introduced specially equipped prayer areas for elderly and differently abled worshippers at the Grand Mosque in…
- Middle East
Guided tours with live maps implemented at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Makkah: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced a smart interactive map system to support safer and more efficient movement…
- Middle East
Watch: Indian expat set to fulfil dream of owning home after Rs 12 cr win in UAE Lottery
Abu Dhabi: An Indian expat is set to fulfil his long-held dream of owning a home after recently winning Dirham 5 million (Rs 12,38,34,800) in the UAE Lottery. Murugananth Govinthan, a 42-year-old…
- Middle East
Indian expat wins USD 1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw after 17-year participation
Dubai: A 47-year-old Indian expat working at a typing centre in Dubai has won USD 1 million (Rs 9,08,95,850) in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire promotion. Premadasan Makkalikkal from Kerala…
- Middle East
Iran calls US allegations on nuclear missiles, protests ‘big lies’
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday, February 25, dismissed recent allegations by the United States (US) regarding its nuclear programme, ballistic missile development and the number of casualties during January’s unrest, describing…
- Middle East
UAE targets unlicensed maid agencies, 12 firms closed
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has closed 12 offices involved in recruiting domestic workers without the required licences, referring the cases to the Public Prosecution in…
- Middle East
Indian woman reunited with family after being stranded in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has facilitated the repatriation of an Indian woman who had been stranded in the Kingdom, enabling her to return home and reunite with her family.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans poultry, egg imports from India, 39 other countries
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has imposed a full ban on the import of poultry and table eggs from India and 39 other countries, alongside partial restrictions on specific…
- Middle East
Record turnout as 904,000 perform Umrah on 4th day of Ramzan
Makkah: The Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, received more than 904,000 Umrah pilgrims on Saturday, February 21, the fourth day of Ramzan 1447 AH/2026, marking the highest single-day attendance recorded during…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia starts Haj 2026 registration process for residents
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of registration for those wishing to perform Haj 1447 AH/2026 from within the Kingdom, including citizens and residents holding valid…
- Middle East
Israel warns of ‘unimaginable’ response to any Iranian attack: Netanyahu
Tehran: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, February 23, warned that Israel would respond “in an unimaginable way” if it comes under attack from Iran, as tensions continue to escalate in…
- Middle East
Iran’s Supreme Leader assigns Larijani key role in case of war, assassination
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has entrusted senior security official Ali Larijani with a central role in managing the country in case of an attack or assassination targeting the leadership, according…
- Middle East
Telangana man dies in UAE, body held up for 16 hours at Hyderabad airport
Hyderabad: The mortal remains of a Telangana expatriate, who died in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), were handed over to his family nearly 16 hours after arrival at the Rajiv Gandhi International…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2026: UAE private sector to get 3-day holiday
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, February 23, announced Eid Al-Fitr 2026 holiday dates for private sector employees across the country. According to an announcement from the Ministry of…
