- India
Over 15K new Indian companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023
A total of 15,481 new Indian-owned businesses joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the year 2023, with India emerging as the top country. This surge represents a 38 percent year-over-year (YoY)…
- Middle East
Haj 2024: Booking packages begin for countries served by ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the start of booking Haj 1445 AH-2024 packages for the countries served by the ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform. It is…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: First flight of Umrah pilgrims lands in Jeddah
Jeddah: The first flight of pilgrims arrived at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah during the current holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. On Tuesday, March 12, the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces registration date for Grand Mosque Itikaf
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the date for registering for Itikaf or seclusion in the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the current holy month of Ramzan. The General…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches upgraded version of Absher Travel service
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has launched the upgraded version of Absher Travel service to facilitate procedures for travellers across the King Fahd Causeway. The version gives…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia urges worshippers to wear face masks at two holy mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised worshippers to wear face masks while visiting Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. The advisory is issued as the Umrah…
- Middle East
Why Hollywood celebrities wore red pins at Oscars 2024?
Most of the Hollywood celebrities showed up at the 96th Academy Awards in Dolby Theatre wearing red pins to express their support for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The pin…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, arrived in Madinah on Wednesday morning, March 13. Upon arrival at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, the…
- Middle East
Sara Netanyahu appeals to Qatar Emir’s mother for release of hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, has appealed to Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, mother of Sheikh Tamim, the Emir of Qatar, seeking the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.…
- World
For 1st-time ever, Germany’s Frankfurt lights up for Ramzan
In a symbolic gesture of unity and inclusion, the German city of Frankfurt has been illuminated with lights for the first time to commemorate the Islamic holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024.…
- India
Delhi: Indian passenger held for smuggling gold worth Rs 1.15 crore from Bahrain
New Delhi: Customs officials arrested Indian passengers coming from Bahrain for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 1.15 crore at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Taking to X, Delhi Customs said…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia allocates entry, exit gates at Grand Mosque during Ramzan
Riyadh: In a bid to ease the experience of Umrah during the month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has allocated a number of entry and exit gates…
- Middle East
Al Jazeera studio displays names of slain Gaza kids on 1st Ramzan
Qatari news network Al Jazeera has displayed the names of Palestinian children killed by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, in its new studio. The…
- Middle East
Al-Qaeda in Yemen announces death of leader Khalid Batarfi
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), the organization’s branch in Yemen, has announced the death of its leader, Khalid Batarfi, without giving details. In a video statement, the SITE Intelligence group quoted…