- Middle East
Watch: Middle East’s first Dior spa opens in Dubai, check inside
The world’s largest and most recognized luxury label, ‘Dior’ recently opened its first-ever spa in Dubai, atop The Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel. The spa located on the 29th floor offers stunning…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE launches joint multinational exercise ‘Desert Flag 9’
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Monday, April 22, announced the launch of the joint multinational exercise “Desert Flag 9” for the year 2024. Taking to X, the…
- Middle East
UAE rejects allegations made by Sudan’s representative to UNSC
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unequivocally rejected allegations made by the Permanent Representative of Sudan to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in a letter. The letter, sent by Mohamed Abushahab,…
- Middle East
UAE rains: Dubai Crown Prince orders early payment of salaries
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has directed the early disbursement of April salaries for Dubai government employees following heavy rains that have lashed parts of United Arab…
- Entertainment
Cinema ticket prices set to drop drastically in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Film Commission has announced a reduction in licensing fees for operating cinemas, which is expected to significantly decrease cinema ticket prices. The decision, approved by the Film Commission…
- Middle East
Dubai: Global Village announces free entry for children aged below 12 years
Dubai: With a few days left for Dubai’s Global Village to closed its door for Season 28, the popular family-friendly destination has announced free entry for children aged below 12 years until…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s PIF, STC to set up Middle East’s largest telecom tower company
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is acquiring a 51 percent stake in Tawal, the largest telecommunications infrastructure company in the country, valued at 5.85 billion dollars (Rs 4,87,76,45,17,500).…
- India
Indian man walks over 1,200 km to meet Ronaldo in Riyadh
In a display of exceptional dedication, an Indian man arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh after walking a distance of 1,200 kilometer from Dubai to meet fooball star Cristiano Ronaldo. Civin KP,…
- Middle East
Dubai won’t impose overstay fine on visitors whose flights were cancelled
Residents and visitors in Dubai whose exit flights cancelled due to operational disruptions amid heavy rainfall will not be subject to overstay fines. In UAE, if you overstay after your grace period…
- World
British Airways resumes flights between Abu Dhabi-London
British Airways has resumed daily flights between London and to United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi after a four-year hiatus. On Sunday, April 21, the airways touched down at Abu Dhabi’s…
- Top Stories
Hyderabad Haj package 2024 most efficient, cheapest: Haj Committee CEO
Hyderabad: The Haj Committee of India has said that the most efficient and cheapest Haj pilgrimage 1445 AH-2024 in terms of total expenditure on the package will be for the pilgrims of…
- Middle East
Kuwait launches first ever Hindi radio broadcast
Kuwait has commenced the first-ever Hindi radio broadcast in the country, starting on Sunday, April 21, according to the Indian Embassy in Kuwait. The Hindi programme will be available on Kuwait radio…
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Head of Israeli military intelligence resigns over Oct 7 failure
The head of Israeli military intelligence, Major General Aharon Haliva, resigned on Monday, April 22, after declaring that he bears “responsibility” for the events of October 7, 2023. He will leave once…
- Middle East
First batch of Iranian Umrah pilgrims departs for Saudi Arabia after 9 yr hiatus
In the latest indication of improving relations, the first batch of Iranian pilgrims has departed for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to perform Umrah after a nine-year hiatus. On Monday morning,…
- Middle East
Dubai flights: Emirates opens baggage collection for incoming travellers after record rainfall
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced the opening of baggage collection at Dubai International Airport (DXB) after the heaviest recorded rainfall ever to hit the country. On Tuesday, April 16, UAE experienced its highest…
