- 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…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches new educational visa program for int’l students
In a groundbreaking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the launch of a new educational visa programme for international students wishing to study in the Kingdom. The “Study in…
- Middle East
Dubai bans e-scooters in metro, tram; here’s why
Dubai has announced a ban on the use of e-scooters inside the metro and tram starting from Friday, March 1. “To ensure your safety and that of others, the use of e-scooters…
- Middle East
Gulf countries condemn Israeli attack on Palestinians in Gaza
The Gulf countries have strongly condemned an Israeli occupation forces (IOF) attack on Palestinians who were waiting for humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. At least 112 people were killed and 750 others…
- Middle East
Iran denies Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi from attending father’s funeral
Tehran: Iranian authorities have denied Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, from attending her father’s funeral on Thursday, February 29. Karim Mohammadi, passed away at the age…
