- Middle East
UAE astronaut and minister Sultan Al Neyadi honoured by NASA
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut and minister Sultan Al Neyadi has been awarded for his exemplary service and contributions to space exploration by NASA at an event in Houston, United States of…
- Middle East
UAE golden visa: Dubai scraps minimum down payment for property investors
In a significant policy change, Dubai has scrapped the minimum down payment of Dirhams one million (Rs 2,26,31,327) for individuals seeking a golden visa through real estate investment. To be eligible for…
- Middle East
UAE: Who is eligible for exemption from Emirates ID fines?
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has revealed three categories that are exempt from fines for late renewal of the Emirates ID card. The Emirates…
- Middle East
US strikes two more Houthi anti-ship missiles in Red Sea
The United States (US) on Wednesday, January 24, carried out two more strikes against two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were aimed into the Southern Red Sea and were prepared to launch. Taking…
- Middle East
Watch: Saudi Arabia discovers longest cave in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Geological Survey (SGS) recently discovered Abu Al-Waul Cave, the longest cave in the Kingdom, as a new geological tourist destination in the Khaybar Mountains in the…
- Middle East
OIC denounces opening of Ram Temple on site of demolished Babri Mosque
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has denounced the opening of the Ram Temple at the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP). The OIC’s statement came a…
- Middle East
Over 280M worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in 2023
Riyadh: The Prophet’s Mosque in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Madinah city received 280 million male and female worshippers during the year 2023. The best and comprehensive services, and the great efforts…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Specialisations needed for Special Talent Residency
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Centre has announced the specializations eligible for its Special Talent Residency programme. The programme seeks to attract top professionals from various fields to contribute…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: After 24 years, Ramzan 2024 to fall in winter
Muslims worldwide eagerly anticipate the start of the month of Ramzan 2024, which coincides with the winter season across several countries this year. After a whopping gap of 24 years, Ramzan will…
- India
Job opportunities for Indian expats at CGI in Jeddah: Find details here
If you are looking for a job in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), there’s an opportunity for you. The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Jeddah on Monday, January 22, invited…
- Middle East
Israel approves transfer of frozen Palestinian tax funds to Norway
Israeli Cabinet has approved a plan to transfer frozen Palestinian tax funds to Norway instead of transferring them to the Palestinian Authority (PA). “The frozen funds will not be transferred to the Palestinian…
- Middle East
1,000 Gaza mosques destroyed in Israeli strikes since Oct 7
Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have destroyed at least 1,000 out of 1,200 mosques since the beginning of the Israel and Hamas war on October 7, 2023. In a statement, Gaza’s…
- Middle East
Indian embassy in UAE invites Taliban envoy to Republic Day fete
The Indian embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has invited Taliban envoy Badruddin Haqqani to attend the Republic Day celebrations on Friday, January 26 in Abu Dhabi. The copy of inivitation…
- Middle East
‘No normalization with Israel without path to Palestinian state’: Saudi FM
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said that relations with Israel cannot be normalized without a solution to the Palestinian issue. Prince Faisal’s statement…
- India
‘Ahlan Modi’: Grand welcome planned for Indian PM in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Indian diaspora in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has planned a grand welcome of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi for the largest ever Indian Community Summit, ‘Ahlan Modi’.…
