- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Estimated value of mineral resources hits SAR 9.375 trillion
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has said that the estimated value of its mineral resources is around 9.375 trillion Saudi Riyals (Rs 20,75,46,07,82,81,250). This is due to the discoveries of rare…
- World
Germany resumes arms sales to Saudi Arabia
The German government gave the green light to sell missiles to Saudi Arabia that have been banned since the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. On Wednesday, January 10, Stefan Heibstreit, spokesman for German…
- Middle East
Dubai’s DP world signs Rs 25,000 cr deals with Gujarat
Dubai-based multinational logistics company DP World has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth 3 billion dollars (Rs 25,000 crore) with the government of Gujarat, India. The MoUs was signed on Wednesday,…
- Middle East
Iran identifies Tajik national as top suspect of Kerman twin blasts
Tehran: Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has identified Abdollah Tajiki, a Tajik national, as the top suspect in twin blasts in the southern city of Kerman that killed at least 94 people. In…
- Middle East
Watch: Mother, daughter only passengers on Emirates flight to Switzerland
In a surprising instance, a mother and daughter were the only passengers in the economic class cabin of an Emirates flight while travelling for a Christmas holiday. The 25-year-old Zoe Doyle was…
- Middle East
Mumbai man wins Range Rover car in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw
A Dubai-based Indian expatriate won a brand-new Range Rover Velar car in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winner, Kapadia Huseini Gulamali, bagged the prize after buying a Dream…
- Middle East
Dubai ruler pledges Rs 339 crore to support content creators
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a fund of 150 million dirham (Rs 3,39,27,04,024) to support content creators and influencers. He also announced the establishment of…
- India
Dubai: 18-yr-old Indian expat sets world record singing in 140 languages
An 18-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)–based Indian expatriate has set a Guinness World Record for singing in 140 languages for nine hours during a Concert for Climate in Dubai. Suchetha Satish broke the record…
- Middle East
Dubai named world’s best destination in 2024
Dubai has been ranked as the most popular destination in the world for holidaymakers in 2024, according to Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. Known for its modern culture with history, and adventure with…
- Middle East
Dubai: You can soon suggest names for roads
Dubai: The Dubai Road Naming Committee has introduced a new mechanism for naming roads in the emirate, incorporating elements of its authentic heritage, identity, and futuristic aspirations. The new methodology uses names…
- Middle East
Kuwait sets maximum fee for recruiting domestic workers
Kuwait’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mohammad Al Aiban, has issued a decision setting a maximum fee for recruiting domestic workers. This is in accordance with the recommendations of First Deputy Prime…
- World
Dutch politician Geert Wilders withdraws proposal to ban mosques, Quran
Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders has called for the withdrawal of a 2018 legislation recommending a ban on mosques and the Quran. On Monday, January 8, Wilders sent a letter to parliament’s…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches five new types of visas: Find details here
In a move aimed at attracting more talents and investors, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, January 10, announced the launch of five new visa categories. The new “premium residency products”…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia leads MENA region in venture investment in 2023
For the first time in a new historical achievement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) topped across Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in terms of the amount of Venture Capital…
- Middle East
Burj Khalifa might lose world’s tallest building record; here’s why
The iconic Burj Khalifa may lose its title as the world’s tallest building to Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower, which is expected to surpass its height upon completion, according to Guinness World Records (GWR).…
