- Middle East
Want to end 2023 by winning a Rs 4.53 crore jackpot in Emirates Draw? Here’s how
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leading operator, Emirates Draw, has announced a staggering 200 million dirhams (Rs 4,53,70,11,070) grand prize up for grabs on New Year’s Eve. This is the biggest ever…
- Middle East
Saudi to roll out insurance coverage for new domestic workers
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has launched insurance coverage for new domestic workers coming for the first time to the Kingdom through the Musaned platform. Starting from…
- Middle East
Qatari Emir, Biden discuss mediation efforts for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Doha: Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has discussed with US President Joe Biden, joint mediation efforts to calm the situation between Hamas and Israel, to reach a permanent ceasefire in…
- Middle East
Watch: Dubai sets Guinness World Record for largest Rubik’s Cube
Dubai has added a new Guinness World Record to its never-ending list of achievements by receiving the title for setting up the world’s largest Rubik’s Cube. The title was unveiled by Dubai…
- Middle East
Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks displays in solidarity with Gaza
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah Police has announced a ban on all celebrations and fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve in solidarity with Gaza, which has been in the middle of a fierce war…
- Middle East
YouTuber banned from flying Qatar Airways for negative review
A popular aviation YouTuber was banned from flying with Qatar Airways after he posted a negative review. Josh Cahill, who has 658,000 subscribers on YouTube, posted the video “THE SHOCKING DECLINE OF QATAR AIRWAYS”…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia approves contracting controls for firms sans regional HQs in Kingdom
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has approved crucial regulations affecting government contracts with companies that do not have regional headquarters in its capital city Riyadh. The decision was approved by…
- World
Inspired by Gaza’s steadfastness, 30 women in Australia convert to Islam
At least 30 women announced their conversion to Islam at the Meadow Heights Mosque in Melbourne, Australia after being deeply moved and witnessing Palestinians’ strong faith amid a recent Israeli military offensive.…
- Middle East
Intel to invest record Rs 2-lakh crore to build chip factory in Israel
Israeli government on Tuesday, December 26, agreed to grant Santa Clara, California-based chipmaker Intel Corp a 3.2 billion US dollars (Rs 2,66,14,97,60,000) to build a new chip factory worth 25 billion US…
- Middle East
Netanyahu pushes for ‘voluntary migration’ of Palestinians from Gaza: Report
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to implement voluntary migration of residents of the Gaza Strip to other countries, Israeli media reported. Netanyahu’s statements came in response to a representation…
- India
PM Modi to inaugurate UAE’s 1st traditional Hindu temple in Feb
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the United Arab Emirates (UAE) first traditional stone temple in February 2024. The construction work of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha…
- India
In a first, India pays in rupees to buy crude oil from UAE
In a historic step, India, the world’s third largest energy consumer, for the first-time ever paid the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in rupees for the purchase of crude oil. This could suggest…
- Middle East
Dubai’s 12-hour massive DSF sale kicks off: Up to 90% discounts
Dubai: The much-anticipated 12-hour sale across Majid Al Futtaim shopping centres in Dubai kicked off on Tuesday, December 26. As part of the ongoing Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), from 10 am to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Haj 2024 registrations for overseas pilgrims begin
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the commencement of the registrations for the Haj pilgrimage 2024/1445 AH for overseas pilgrims. Taking to X, on Monday, December 25, the Center for…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia allows visiting Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in Madinah only once a year
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced once a year permit availability for visiting Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. This came in a…
