- Middle East
Bahrain approves import of 10-year-old cars
Manama: In a significant move, Bahrain Parliament has recently approved the import of 10-year-old cars amid a rise in the prices of used cars, local media reported. Earlier, cars older than five…
- Middle East
Over 900 companies in UAE found breaking Emiratisation rules
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has revealed that 916 companies have been fined for violating Emiratisation rules since they came into force in mid-2022. These private sector…
- Middle East
Major shipping firms suspend Red Sea route after Houthi strikes
A number of major shipping companies have suspended operations in the Red Sea amid security concerns after a series of attacks on ships by Houthi militants from Yemen. In recent weeks, the Houthi group…
- World
King Faisal Mosque in Guinea reopens as Saudi Arabia funds Rs 41.28 cr
The King Faisal Mosque in Guinea Conakry recently reopened following a restoration project funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) government, amounting to 5 million (Rs 41.28 crore) US dollars. Sheikh…
- Middle East
Pics of Saudi Prince’s 80 falcons on flight resurface on net
In an unusual sight, a Saudi Arabian prince once bought a individual airplane seats for each of his 80 falcons. A photo of a flight with birds occupying a large section of…
- Middle East
Israel kills 505 Palestinians in West Bank since Jan 2023
At least 505 Palestinians have been killed since the beginning of 2023 by the Israeli occupation forces, according to ministry of health. In a statement, on Sunday, December 17, the ministry said…
- India
India shows green flag to Kerala-Dubai cruise service: Report
In a significant development to promote tourism, the Central government in India has approved the Beypore-Kochi-Dubai cruise service. The green signal was issued due to a significant demand from non-resident Indian passengers, Manorama…
- Middle East
UAE announces new work permit for teachers to offer private tuition at home
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new ‘Private Teacher Work Permit’, allowing teachers to provide tuition to students outside of school hours. The new permit was launched jointly…
- Middle East
UAE tops Digital Nomad Visa Index in Middle East, ranks 4th globally
In recent years digital nomadism has become a prevalent lifestyle, with an increasing number of visa options available. However, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ranked first in the Middle East and…
- Middle East
IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi to offer 25 seats in inaugural course
Abu Dhabi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)’s first overseas campus in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi, is offering 25 seats for its inaugural course. Dr Ahmed Sultan Al…
- Middle East
Funeral prayers for Kuwait’s Emir held in Makkah, Madinah in absentia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday, December 17, held funeral prayers in absentia (Salat Al-Ghayib) for the late Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. On Saturday afternoon, December 16,…
- Middle East
Makkah among world’s top 100 cities to visit
Makkah, the holy city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been ranked among world’s top 100 city destinations for 2023, according to Euromonitor International report. Euromonitor’s Top 100 City Destinations…
- Middle East
World’s biggest book sale ‘Big Bad Wolf’ coming to Sharjah
Abu Dhabi: The world’s biggest book sale, the Big Bad Wolf (BBW), is returning to Sharjah from Tuesday, December 19 to Sunday, January 7, 2024. The sale will be held at Expo…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia plans to build first opera house in Riyadh
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced plan to build the Kingdom’s first opera house in the historic district of Diriyah, northwest of the capital Riyadh. The announcement was made…
- Middle East
Al Jazeera to refer killing of cameraman Samer Abu Daqqa to ICC
The Qatar-based Al Jazeera Media Network decided to urgently refer the killing of its cameraman Samer Abu Daqqa to the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a statement on Saturday, December 16, Al Jazeera…
