- Technology
Google fires engineer after pro-Palestine protest at tech conference
Google has fired a cloud software engineer who disrupted a conference in New York city to protest against the company’s contract with the Israeli government. An unidentified man in an orange Google…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024 moon will not be visible in Kuwait: Here’s why
Kuwait: The crescent moon for the upcoming holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024 will not be visible in the sky of the Kuwait. In a press statement, Kuwait’s Al-Ujairi Scientific Center confirmed…
- Hyderabad
Woman abused by husband in Saudi Arabia; mom in Hyderabad seeks MEA help
Hyderabad: A woman from Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has appealed to the Minister of External Affairs (MEA) Dr S Jaishankar to rescue her daughter and three grandchildren who are currently ‘stranded’ in Saudi Arabia.…
- Middle East
Iran responsible for Mahsa Amini’s death, says UN
A United Nations fact-finding mission has said that Iran is responsible for the “physical violence” that led to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini and sparked nationwide protests. On September 16, 2022,…
- Middle East
New attraction in UAE: ‘Hanging Gardens’ opens in Sharjah
Sharjah: In a bid to boost tourism, the much-anticipated “Hanging Gardens” in the city of Kalba in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), officially opened on Friday, March 8. This comes after Dr…
- Middle East
Emirates to serve iftar boxes for fasting passengers during Ramzan
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting passengers both onboard and at boarding gates of the Dubai International Airport (DXB) during the holy month of Ramzan. Starting…
- World
London: Muslim activists put up bill boards with Quranic verses
In a significant move, a group of Muslim activists in London, United Kingdom (UK) have launched a campaign, dubbed ‘DiscoverTheQuran,’ to introduce Islam and the teachings of the Holy Quran to the…
- Middle East
UAE weather: Private sector firms told to allow remote work
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, March 8, called on private sector companies to allow remote work for employees due to exceptional weather conditions. In a circular, Ministry of Human Resources…
- Top Stories
Ramzan 2024: Saudi Arabia, UAE call for sighting crescent moon on Sun
Riyadh: The countries of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have called on Muslims living in the kingdom to sight the crescent moon of the Ramzan 1445 AH-2024 on Sunday evening, 29th of Shaban…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to expand industrial customs exemption from April 1
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced its intention to expand customs duty exemption for several industrial products and materials starting from April 1. The…
- Middle East
240 Palestinian women arrested by Israeli forces since Oct 7
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have arrested 240 Palestinian women in the West Bank and the territories occupied in 1948 since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, 2023. On the…
- Middle East
UAE leaders pardon 2,592 prisoners ahead of Ramzan
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have pardoned 2,592 prisoners ahead of the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. This humanitarian gesture will give inmates of correctional and penal institutions…
- Middle East
Video: World’s first 3D-printed mosque opens in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: In a groundbreaking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently opened the world’s first mosque built using 3D printing technology within the Al-Jawhara suburb project in Jeddah Governorate. The mosque…
- Middle East
ICC prosecutor displayed double standards on Palestine: Euro-Med
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has displayed a “clear double standard” in handling Israel’s crimes against Palestinians in Gaza Strip. In a statement, on Thursday, March 7, Euro-Med Human…
- Middle East
Dubai ruler announces 20% annual tax on foreign banks
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, on Thursday, March 7, issued a law mandating a 20 percent annual tax…
