- Middle East
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque receives over five million visitors in 2023
Abu Dhabi: The prominent Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque centre in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received more than five million visitors, a 70 per cent increase compared to 2022.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia discovers 1200-yr-old architectural patterns of Othman bin Affan Mosque
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced the discovery of 1200-year-old architectural patterns of the Othman bin Affan Mosque. The discovery is part of the initial phase…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: Saudi Arabia launches e-portal for iftar permits at Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched an e-portal to submit permits for providing iftar banquets inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah during Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. This initiative by the…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: Dubai ruler launches Rs 2257 cr charity campaign for mothers
With the holy month of Ramzan just around the corner, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai has launched a new…
- India
Emirates Draw: Indian software engineer takes Rs 15 lakh home
Abu Dhabi: A 45-year-old Indian national from Kerala won a staggering Dirham 70,000 (Rs 15,79,811) in the latest Emirates Draw MEGA7. The winner, Biju Thomas, bagged the mega prize after he matched…
- Middle East
UAE announces reduced working hours during Ramzan 2024
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, March 4, announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. Taking to X,…
- World
UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie converts to Islam
Former Brazilian professional MMA fighter, UFC Hall of Famer, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, Royce Gracie, has converted to Islam. This news comes 10 days after Gracie faced online backlash for his public…
- India
UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 33 crore in Big Ticket draw
A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won a staggering Dirham 15 million (Rs 33,83,32,500) on Sunday, March 3, in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket weekly draw. The winner, Mohammed Shereef, bagged the…
- Entertainment
Choreographer Awez Darbar honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Choreographer, YouTuber, and social media sensation Awez Darbar, who is the son of renowned music composer Ismail Darbar, is the latest Indian to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) golden…
- Middle East
Saudi doctor meets Iraqi conjoined twins one year after their separation
Riyadh: The supervisor general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrekief), Dr Al Rabeeah has visited Iraqi former conjoined twins— “Omar and Ali” at a King Abdullah Specialized Children’s…
- News
Kuwait halts transactions for anyone indebted to ministry
In a bid to safeguard public funds, the ministry of interior (MoI) in Kuwait has announced the suspension of all transactions for individuals with outstanding debts owed to the ministry. This directive,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Madinah buses ready to serve visitors during Ramzan 2024
The Madinah Region Development Authority on Sunday, March 3, announced the completion of the readiness of the “Madinah buses” project, which is set to launch during the holy month of Ramzan 1445…
- Middle East
Kuwait mandates biometric fingerprinting for citizens, residents
The Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has implemented a mandatory fingerprinting policy for all citizens and residents from Friday, March 1. This comes within the framework of Kuwait’s efforts to modernize its…
- India
Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian expat from Delhi wins Rs 8 cr
A 60-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,28,46,350) in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The draw took place after the prize presentation…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Emarat petrol stations to be named after brands, companies
Dubai: The Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat) has launched the first of its kind initiative called ‘Project Landmark’ to establish strategic partnerships with companies. The project launch took place at Dubai’s Museum…
