- India
Indian businessman pays Rs 2.25 crore to free 900 UAE prisoners
A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian businessman and philanthropist has paid off Dirham one million (Rs 2,25,64,800) to release 900 prisoners from Central Jail across the Emirates. The initiative by Firoz Merchant,…
- World
Algeria inaugurates world’s third largest mosque
In a significant development, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday, February 25, officially inaugurated the Grand Mosque of Algiers on its Mediterranean coastline after years of delay amid political turmoil. It is considered the…
- Middle East
Saudi announces 6-month residency to stranded Palestinian Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced to grant six-month residency permit to Palestinian Umrah pilgrims stranded in the Kingdom due to the ongoing Israeli war on the Gaza Strip.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia calls for sighting of Ramzan crescent on March 10
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on citizens and residents to check the sighting of the crescent moon of the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024 on Sunday…
- Middle East
Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh submits resignation to Abbas
In a significant development, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has announced that he had submitted his government’s resignation to the President Mahmoud Abbas. This came in a speech delivered by Shtayyeh during the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Season attracts over 18 million visitors
Riyadh: The Riyadh Season 2023, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has so far attracted 18 million visitors from around the world, exceeding its target of 12 million. “18 million…
- World
US airman who set himself on fire outside Israeli embassy died
In a shocking incident, an active member of the US Air Force set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, on Sunday afternoon, February 25, in an…
- Middle East
Iraqi pharmacist Tala Al Khalil wins Arab Hope Makers award in Dubai
Dubai: Iraqi pharmacist Tala Al Khalil, who has personally cared for 200 children with down syndrome and cancer, was named the 2024 winner of the Arab Hope Makers award in Dubai. On Sunday,…
- Middle East
Kuwait pardons 912 prisoners on 63rd National Day
The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has ordered the release of 912 prisoners, including 214 immediately, from correctional institutions, on the occasion of the country’s 63rd National Day. This comes in implementation…
- Middle East
Iranian Nobel winner Mohammadi calls to boycott upcoming elections
Imprisoned Iranian human right activists and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has called on Iranians to boycott upcoming parliamentary elections. Taking to X, on Saturday, February 24, Mohammadi wrote, “The Islamic Republic deserves…
- Middle East
Saudi’s Aramco discovers 15 trillion cubic feet gas reserves in Jafurah field
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco has discovered an additional 15 trillion standard cubic feet of gas and 2 billion barrels of condensate in the Kingdom’s Jafurah field. In a statement,…
- World
Former Spanish football player Jose Ignacio accepts Islam
Former Spanish football player Jose Ignacio Peleterio has announced his conversion to Islam and described it as the “best moment” of his life. A video posted on X by Arabic daily Al…
- Middle East
UAE issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users: Here’s how to stay safe
Abu Dhabi: The Cyber Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a high-risk warning for users of Google Chrome, urging them to update browsers. In a latest security update,…
- Middle East
How Indians can apply for UAE’s five-year multiple-entry tourist visa
In an effort to boost tourism and ease travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a five-year multiple-entry visa is available to tourists of all nationalities, including Indians. In March 2021, Sheikh…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches ‘national cultural metaverse platform’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture has launched the world’s first ‘National Cultural Metaverse Platform’, supported by the artificial intelligence system for Generative Media Intelligence (GMI). The initiative is…
