- Middle East
Abu Dhabi: Up to Rs 1L fine for breaching outdoor seating rules
Abu Dhabi has announced the imposition of a fine of up to Dirhams 5,000 (Rs 1,13,312) on venues that violate the outdoor seating regulations. This comes as the Abu Dhabi City Municipality,…
- India
Indian Consulate in Dubai to remain closed for two days
Abu Dhabi: The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai, will be closed on Monday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 24 on account of Mahanavmi and Dussehra celebrations. The announcement was made…
- Middle East
4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded in Oman
Muscat: An earthquake of 4.8-magnitude was recorded in Oman on Saturday morning, October 21. The Earthquake Monitoring Centre (EMC) at Sultan Qaboos University said that an earthquake was recorded in the Oman…
- Middle East
UAE: How Kerala man spent Rs 33 crore he won in lottery
There are endless possibilities for draw winners to use their winnings, such as purchasing a dream home, car, or going on a vacation. However, an Indian expatriate living in the United Arab…
- Middle East
Watch: Makkah imam makes special dua for Palestinian people
Riyadh: Amid the ongoing conflict between the Israel and Hamas, the imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi, made a special dua for ‘brothers and sisters in…
- Middle East
Targeting civilians in Gaza ‘heinous crime’, Saudi crown prince tells UK PM
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has strongly condemned the targeting of civilians in Gaza, stating it as a “heinous crime,” the Suadi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
- Middle East
Saudi crown prince discusses situation in Gaza with UN secretary-general
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, on Thursday, October 19, received a call from the secretary-general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres. During the…
- India
UAE draw: TN native hits jackpot, wins Rs 5 lakh per month for 25 years
Abu Dhabi: A 49-year-old Indian man won a ‘second salary’ of 25,000 dirham (Rs 5,65,738) per month for the next 25 years in Emirates Draw’s latest game, Fast5. Magesh Kumar Natarajan, who…
- India
Two Indian expats killed in gas cylinder explosion in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: At least two people were killed and several others injured after a cooking gas cylinder exploded at a building in Dubai’s Karama district on Wednesday, October 18. The deceased have been…
- Middle East
Bahrain: Indian doctor sacked, arrested for anti-Palestine post
A 50-year-old Indian-origin doctor working at a hospital in Bahrain was arrested on Thursday, October 19, for anti-Palestine posts on social media. Dr Sunil J Rao, a specialist in internal medicine at…
- Middle East
Dubai: Here’s how to resolve residency visa, Emirates ID issues remotely
If you are facing an issue with your residency visa and Emirates ID, can now be resolved without visiting the Amer center in Dubai. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs…
- Middle East
Muslim footballers face suspension, backlash over posts on Palestine
Youcef Atal and Karim Benzema are among the Muslim football players facing backlash, and suspension for speaking on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war on their social media accounts. The war began on Saturday, October…
- Middle East
Why do Egypt, Jordan fear sheltering Palestinian refugees from Gaza?
As Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip escalates following the Hamas attack on Saturday, October 7, Palestinians are in despair, searching for refuge. Questions have arisen as to why Egypt and Jordan…
- Middle East
Iran bans teaching foreign languages in KGs, primary schools
Tehran: The Iranian authorities have banned the teaching of all foreign languages in kindergartens and primary schools, AFP reported citing IRNA News Agency. The teaching of foreign languages has been banned as…
- Middle East
Kuwait: 10K nurses to get KD 50 increment; relief to over 7K expats
Kuwait: Around 10,000 nurses in Kuwait will get an average monthly increase of KD 50 (Rs 13,458) in their work allowances. The announcement comes after the ministry of health approved a reclassification…
