- 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).…
- Middle East
Indian refiners looking to benefit from Saudi oil imports after price cuts
Indian oil refineries, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), are looking to increase their purchases of Saudi crude oil. Both refineries are aiming to acquire an additional one million…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey agree to strengthen defense ties
In a significant move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the defense sector. This came during a meeting of high-level military officials…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince, Canada’s Trudeau discuss regional developments over phone
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) received a phone call from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday, January 9. The duo discussed relations between the Kingdom and Canada and…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches Islamic Civilization Village project in Madinah
Madinah: Rua Al Madinah Holding, a unit owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced the launch of the Islamic Civilization Village project in Madinah. The initiative aims to create…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Landlord can file lawsuit to seek fines after expiry of tenant’s contract
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Rental Services E-Network (Ejar) platform announced that landlord can file a court action for fines for each day a tenant delays in vacating the property after…
