- World
Hamtramck becomes first US city to boycott Israel
In a landmark decision, Hamtramck City Council in the United States (US) of Michigan has unanimously passed a Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) resolution. The Palestinian-led BDS movement, launched in 2005, seeks…
- India
Renowned Indian social worker Ashraf Thamarassery honoured with UAE golden visa
A renowned United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian social worker, Ashraf Thamarassery, is the latest recipient to be honored with a UAE golden visa. Fourty-nine-year-old Ashraf was handed over the visa by Ajman…
- Middle East
Etihad Airways to recruit 1,000 more cabin crew by end of 2024
If you are looking for a job in the aviation sector in the Middle East, then there’s an opportunity for you. This World Cabin Crew Day, Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways announced…
- Middle East
Emirates female cabin crew can now choose their shoes from 15 styles
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has invited female cabin crew to choose their own footwear preferences from a range of 15 shoe styles, enhancing their comfort and taste while working.The Spanish-manufactured, 100 percent leather…
- Middle East
‘Pedal 2 Haj for Gaza’: Brothers cycles 3,635 miles from Scotland to Madinah
Two brothers from the quaint town of Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland, recently arrived in the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, after covering a distance of 3,635 miles on bicycles to perform Haj this…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia removes Palestine from school textbook maps: Report
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s new school curriculum for the 2023-2024 academic year appears to have removed Palestine’s name from most of the textbook maps. This is according to a report recently…
- World
Muslim nurse in New York fired for calling Israel’s war in Gaza as ‘genocide’
A New York University Langone Medical Centre in the United States (US) recently fired a Palestinian-American Muslim nurse for describing Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip as a ‘genocide’ during an award…
- Middle East
UAE announces midday break for workers from June 15
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Friday, May 31, a midday break for outdoor workers starting on Saturday, June 15. According to the directive issued by the Ministry of…
- Top Stories
UAE visit visa: Indian travellers advised to book return ticket with same airline
If you are planning to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from India, you should be aware of the new requirements enforced by the country in order to ensure a smoother…
- India
Indians travelling to Qatar: Embassy warns not to carry banned items
The embassy of India in Doha has issued an advisory cautioning to Indian nationals planning to travel to Qatar to ensure their luggage does not contain any banned items. “The embassy of…
- Business
Designer of Burj Khalifa aims to make buildings that can store energy
Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), the architecture firm that designed many of the world’s most well-known buildings, including Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, is considering ways to…
- Middle East
Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia implements cool routes around holy sites
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Roads General Authority on Thursday, May 30, announced the expansion of the asphalt surface cooling initiative in several locations within the holy sites for the upcoming Haj…
- Top Stories
UK: Labour party drops Faiza Shaheen as MP candidate for liking old video on Israel
British academic and economist Faiza Shaheen was dropped as the Labour party’s candidate on Wednesday, May 29, over engagement with tweets on Israel. Shaheen was told that she would not be endorsed…
- Middle East
Lucid to set up high-speed charging points in Saudi Arabia
In a significant step, United States (US) based electric car maker Lucid Group and and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company (EVIQ) has announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up high-speed…
- Middle East
Haj 2024: Haramain train gears up to operate over 3,800 trips
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has announced the readiness of the Haramain High Speed Railway to receive pilgrims for the Haj 1445 AH-2024, which is expected to start on June…
