- Hyderabad
Emirates Draw: Hyderabadi sales manager wins Rs 16L ahead of his wedding
With wedding bells on the horizon, this win could not have come at a better time for Moshin Khan, who is tying the knot later this year, after Ramzan. The 34-year-old Hyderabadi…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia urges people to wear mask in crowded places
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Authority (Weqaya) urged citizens and residents to wear face masks in crowded places as a precaution against respirtaory infections. Taking to X, on Thursday,…
- Middle East
Kuwait: 37 expats arrested for gambling, running illegal liquor factories
Kuwait: The authorities in Kuwait have arrested 37 expatriates for their involvement in gambling and running illegal liquor factories. Taking to X, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) said the arrested expatriates…
- Middle East
300% increase in miscarriages in Gaza since October 7: Report
Gaza facing a humanitarian crisis due to Israeli attacks, affecting healthcare workers and hospitals, and leaving pregnant women without access to basic medical care. The miscarriage rate among women in the Gaza…
- Middle East
Israel blows up Israa university in Gaza after using it as military base
The Israeli occupation forces have detonated the main headquarters of Israa University in the city of Al-Zahra, in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, January 17, after using it as a military…
- Middle East
Saudis unveil plan for world’s 1st adventure tourism destination
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has unveiled the masterplan for ‘THE RIG’, the world’s first adventure tourism destination project inspired by offshore oil platforms. On Wednesday, January 17, Oil Park…
- India
India now pays for gold imports from UAE in rupees: Official
In a significant development, India is now paying for its import of gold and other commodities from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its national currency — Indian National Rupee (INR). A…
- Middle East
Karim Benzema files defamation suit against France minister
Karim Benzema, the French footballer who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, has filed a defamation lawsuit against France’s minister of the interior Gerald Darmanin. This comes in response after Darmanin…
- Middle East
Saudi lifts 3-year entry ban on expats who fail to return before visa expiry
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has lifted the three-year entry ban on expatriates who left the Kingdom on exit and reentry visa and failed to return before…
- Middle East
Saudi lawyer takes home Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 30-year-old Saudi national won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,31,45,950) on Wednesday, January 17, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Jawaher Alamoudi, became a one…
- Middle East
Qarnit mountain in Taif offers visitors a breathtaking view
Taif, a major tourist destination in Saudi Arabia, boasts numerous natural, historical, and cultural monuments. Among its attractions, Qarnit Mountain stands out, which is considered the most famous and highest in Taif. Qarnit…
- Middle East
Kuwait issues new rules for expats’ end-of-service benefits
The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued new rules and regulations for the payment of end-of-service benefits to non-Kuwaiti employees, local media reported. The new rules require an end-of-service gratuity form,…
- Middle East
Shab-e-Meraj: Kuwait announces public holiday on Feb 8
The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced Thursday, February 8, as an official holiday for Shab-e-Meraj. All ministries, government bodies, public institutions, and agencies will be closed. As the country observes a…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia approves 5-day maximum holidays for Eid Al-fitr, Eid Al-Adha
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s council of ministers has set a maximum five-day official holidays for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha in specific government entities. The administrative lists of specific government…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia reduces fee for hiring domestic workers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reduced the maximum fees for hiring domestic workers from several countries. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) revised fees for the…
