- Middle East
‘Hijab Bill’ passed in Iran, women to face 10 yrs in prison for violation
Tehran: Iranian lawmakers on Wednesday, September 20, passed a bill toughening penalties for women violating dress code, Iranian media reported. The ‘Support for the Culture of Hijab and Chastity’ bill has been approved…
- Middle East
UNESCO designates Saudi Arabia’s Uruq Bani Ma’arid Reserve as World Heritage site
Riyadh: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday, September 20, named Saudi Arabia’s Uruq Bani Ma’arid Reserve as a World Heritage site. The decision was made through a…
- Middle East
Emirates Draw: Filipino expat to get Rs 5 lakh every month for 25 years
Abu Dhabi: A 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Filipino expat has been crowned as the second grand prize winner of Dirhams 25,000 (Rs 5,64,798) every month for the next 25 years in…
- Middle East
World’s first-ever Mike Tyson boxing gym to open in Riyadh
Riyadh: The world’s first Mike Tyson boxing gym is scheduled to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh next month. The gym will be headed by Joe Gallagher, a celebrated…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches Middle East’s largest startup hub ‘The Garage’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially launched ‘The Garage’, the largest startup district in the Middle East located within the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in Riyadh…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia-based Bangladeshi expat becomes overnight millionaire
Riyadh: A 31-year-old Saudi Arabia-based Bangladeshi expatriate has become a millionaire overnight as he won Dirhams one million (Rs 2,26,17,910) in the latest Mahzooz draw. The winner MD Shahin— matched five out…
- Middle East
Six Palestinians killed in 24 hours by Israeli forces in West Bank, Gaza
Six Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours by the Israeli forces in separate incidents in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestinian media reported. On Wednesday, September 20, a 19-year…
- Offbeat
Nearly 9 kg giant onion set to break world record!
A giant onion, grown by Gareth Griffin, a farmer from Guernsey, United Kingdom, weighing nearly 9-kilogramme is all set to break the Guinness World Record. The onion has been put on display…
- Middle East
UAE: Gold prices in Dubai drop ahead of Fed rate decision
Abu Dhabi: Gold prices dropped at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday morning, September 20, ahead of a much-anticipated rate decision by the US Federal…
- Middle East
Watch: Ronaldo meets Iranian artist who drew his portrait with her feet
In a heartwarming gesture, Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo brought a smile to the face of differently-abled Iranian artist Fatemeh Hamami Nasrabadi by making her wish come true. Videos and…
- Middle East
Saudi welcomes positive results of peace talks with Houthi delegation
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, September 20, welcomed the positive results of discussions with a Houthi delegation to support the peace process in Yemen, the Foreign Ministry said…
- Middle East
Holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday: 4 countries announce long weekend
The four Gulf countries have announced a paid holiday for all public and private sector workers to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Bahrain is expected to have holiday on Wednesday, September 27. Kuwait…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Nakheel launches first Palm Jebel Ali villas for sale
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based real estate developer Nakheel on Monday, September 18, announced the launch of the first villas that are available to purchase on the Palm Jebel Ali island. Palm Jebel Ali…
- India
UAE-based Indian bizman to host daughter’s wedding in the sky!
Dubai, a luxurious city, is a popular wedding destination due to its stunning cityscape, opulent resorts, and perfect blend of contemporary and traditional elements. The city will host a one-of-its-kind wedding celebration…
- Middle East
Anand Mahindra impressed by Saudi megacity project NEOM
Indian businessman and the chairman of Mahindra Group, a Mumbai-based business conglomerate, Anand Mahindra, who is known for his active social media presence, often shares interesting and innovative ideas that catch his…
