- Middle East
Saudi doctor meets Iraqi conjoined twins one year after their separation
Riyadh: The supervisor general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrekief), Dr Al Rabeeah has visited Iraqi former conjoined twins— “Omar and Ali” at a King Abdullah Specialized Children’s…
- News
Kuwait halts transactions for anyone indebted to ministry
In a bid to safeguard public funds, the ministry of interior (MoI) in Kuwait has announced the suspension of all transactions for individuals with outstanding debts owed to the ministry. This directive,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Madinah buses ready to serve visitors during Ramzan 2024
The Madinah Region Development Authority on Sunday, March 3, announced the completion of the readiness of the “Madinah buses” project, which is set to launch during the holy month of Ramzan 1445…
- Middle East
Kuwait mandates biometric fingerprinting for citizens, residents
The Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has implemented a mandatory fingerprinting policy for all citizens and residents from Friday, March 1. This comes within the framework of Kuwait’s efforts to modernize its…
- India
Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian expat from Delhi wins Rs 8 cr
A 60-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,28,46,350) in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The draw took place after the prize presentation…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Emarat petrol stations to be named after brands, companies
Dubai: The Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat) has launched the first of its kind initiative called ‘Project Landmark’ to establish strategic partnerships with companies. The project launch took place at Dubai’s Museum…
- Middle East
Big Bad Wolf: World’s biggest book sale event returns to Dubai
Dubai: The ‘Big Bad Wolf’, which is the biggest book sale event in the world, has returned to Dubai with an array of incredible deals for bibliophiles. The sale returned for its…
- Middle East
Kuwait calls on voters to elect members of national assembly on April 4
Kuwait on Sunday, March 3, called on voters to elect members of the national assembly (parliament) on April 4, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The call came after a decree issued…
- Middle East
Atrangi Holi Fest 2024 set to take place in Dubai today
The much-anticipated Atrangi Holi Fest 2024 is all set to take place at The SQUARE located in Dubai Sports City on Sunday, March 3 from 12 pm to 10 pm UAE time.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s date exports increase by 14% in 2023
Riyadh: The National Center for Palms and Dates (NCPD) has revealed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s date exports increased by 14 percent in 2023. The surge has pushed the export value…
- Middle East
UAE’s Barakah nuclear energy plant starts up fourth reactor
Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, has successfully started up Unit 4 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in…
- Middle East
IRGC member, two others killed in Israeli strike in Syria
A member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) who was working as a military advisor, Reza Zarei, along with two members of Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group was killed in an Israeli…
- Middle East
Atif Aslam set to perform live with Firdaus Orchestra in Dubai
Dubai: Pakistani playback singer, songwriter, composer, and actor Atif Aslam is all set to perform a much-anticipated live concert with the Firdaus Orchestra ensemble, which is mentored by A R Rahman in Dubai.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia invites Pakistani cop Shehrbano who saved woman from violent mob
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has invited Pakistani policewoman Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi as a royal guest for her heroic actions in saving a woman from a violent mob in Lahore’s Achhra…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi Airports receives ‘Airport Operator of the Year’ award
Abu Dhabi Airports, the leading airport operator in Abu Dhabi, has received the prestigious “Airport Operator of the Year” award at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2024 on Friday, March 1. The award…
