- Middle East
Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up in solidarity with Lebanon
Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, was emblazoned with the colours of the Lebanon flag and map as part of the initiative “UAE Stands with Lebanon” campaign on Monday, October…
- Middle East
NYE 2025 in Dubai: Paid tickets announced for Burj Khalifa fireworks
Emaar Properties, Dubai’s largest developer, is set to host an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration at Burj Park, featuring stunning views of the world-renowned Burj Khalifa fireworks and synchronised Dubai Foutain show.…
- Middle East
Expats in GCC countries can now apply for 30-day UAE eVisa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Digital Government (DGOV) said on Monday, October 14, that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expatriate residents and their companions wishing to visit the UAE must obtain an eVisa…
- Middle East
Over 10M worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in 2024 so far
More than 10 million worshipers have so far performed prayers in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the year 2024. According to statistics released by the General Authority for…
- Middle East
Videos: Palestinians burnt alive in Israeli attack on Al-Aqsa Hospital
Israeli forces attacked tents housing displaced Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Hospital in the city of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza in the early hours of Monday, October 14, causing a fire that killed…
- India
After Air India, IndiGo flights from Mumbai to Jeddah, Muscat receive bomb threats
India’s largest low-cost carrier, IndiGo Airlines, faced bomb threats on two separate flights departing from Mumbai Airport to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Muscat, Oman, on Monday morning, October 14. “As per protocol, the…
- Middle East
Dubai: India set to make largest-ever country participation at GITEX Global 2024
India is set to make its largest-ever presence at GITEX Global 2024, one of the world’s most prestigious technology events, which got underway at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in Dubai, United Arab…
- Middle East
Dubai: Global Village season 29 opening date, ticket prices, timings & more
One of Dubai’s most popular and super affordable family-friendly attractions, Global Village is all set to reopen its doors for its much-awaited 29th season from Wednesday, October 16, until May 11, 2025.…
- Middle East
UAE set to host GITEX Global, world’s largest tech event
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to host the 44th edition of GITEX Global, the world’s largest technology and startup event at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from Monday, October 14…
- Middle East
First Saudi relief plane arrives in Lebanon
The first relief plane of the Saudi air bridge organized by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) arrived on Sunday, October 13, at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport in Lebanon. The…
- Middle East
Watch: 5th edition of Riyadh Season kicks off in Saudi Arabia
In an exceptional atmosphere, the fifth edition of the Riyadh Season, a flagship annual Saudi entertainment and tourist event, kicked off on Saturday night, October 12, at the Kingdom Arena. The season’s…
- Middle East
Indian Naval Ship Shardul arrives in Dubai
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shardul, part of the First Training Squadron (1TS), arrived at Port Mina Rashid in Dubai on Sunday, October 13, as part of its long-range training deployment. This visit…
- Middle East
Iran bans pagers, walkie-talkies on flights after Lebanon blasts
The Islamic Republic of Iran has banned passengers from carrying electronic communication devices, such as pagers and walkie-talkies on board flights after blasts witnessed in Lebanon in September. The restriction is applicable…
- Middle East
Watch: Sahara Desert flooded for 1st time in 50 years after rare rainfall
After two days of rare rainfall in southeastern Morocco, parts of the Sahara Desert, one of the world’s most dry and arid places, saw significant flooding for the first time in 50…
- Middle East
Bangladeshi man takes 8 sisters for Umrah, fulfills life-long dream
In a heartwarming gesture, Dr Md Mizanur Rahman, a Bangladeshi man recently fulfilled his life-long dream of taking his eight sisters to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Expressing his joy,…
