- Middle East
Watch: UAE landmarks light up in solidarity with quake-hit Morocco
Abu Dhabi: The iconic landmarks in United Arab Emirates (UAE) lit up in solidarity with Morocco on Sunday night, September 10, after devastating earthquake that struck on Friday, September 8. The world’s…
- Middle East
Ronaldo opens his hotel for victims of earthquake in Morocco
Rabat: In a humanitarian gesture, Saudi club Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo, decided to open the door of his hotel, in Morocco, for those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck on Friday,…
- Middle East
Indian comedian Vir Das brings tour to UAE, Oman and Bahrain; details here
Internationally acclaimed standup comedian and actor Vir Das is set to enthrall audiences in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, and Bahrain as part of his extensive ‘Mind Fool Tour’. The Dubai tour,…
- Middle East
Egyptian preacher arrested for promoting ‘proxy Umrah’ app
An Egyptian preacher, Amir Mounir, has been arrested after he promoted an application that charges users for Umrah by proxy. Amir Mounir was arrested after a lawyer Hani Sameh lodged a complaint with the…
- Middle East
Kuwait: Expats must clear debts before renewing visa
Kuwait: Expatriates in Kuwait will now be required to settle all outstanding debts before renewing their residence visa. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior revealed that this…
- Middle East
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan approves 188% expansion of marine transport network
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, on Sunday, September 10, approved a plan to develop Dubai’s maritime…
- Middle East
G20 Summit: Saudi Crown Prince meets Turkish Prez in New Delhi
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Sunday, September 10, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in India for talks, the…
- India
IIT-Delhi set to open Abu Dhabi campus in Jan 2024
Abu Dhabi: The Indian Institute of Technology, is expected to open its first overseas campus in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi in January 2024. IIT-Delhi Director Rangan Banerjee said…
- Middle East
Earthquake: Arab nations offer condolences to Morocco
Arab countries expressed their condolences and solidarity with Morocco on Saturday, September 9, for the victims of the devastating earthquake that killed 632 people. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Morocco’s High Atlas…
- Middle East
UAE to set up air bridge to deliver aid to Morocco’s earthquake victims
United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the setting up of an air bridge to transport urgent relief aid to those affected by the deadly earthquake…
- India
2 Indian expats from Kerala win Rs 22L each in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi
Two Indian expatriates won a grand prize of Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,63,136) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winners— Vinod Kumar and Sabareesh Jyothivel— bagged the prize after…
- World
Turkey: US Cave explorer trapped 3,300 ft below ground level shares emotional video
American cave explorer trapped more than 1,000 metres (3,300 feet) below ground level in Turkey is awaiting his rescue. He has also fallen ill due to the unfortunate incident. 40-year-old Mark Dickey,…
- Middle East
UAE: Gold prices drop Dh 3 per gram, likely to fall further
Abu Dhabi: Gold prices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday morning, September 9, dropped Dirhams three per gram this week and are expected to witness a further decline in the…
- Middle East
Israel to reopen main cargo crossing to Gaza on Sunday
The Israeli authorities have decided to reopen the Karm Abu Salem commercial crossing on Sunday, September 10, Reuters reported. After investigation and “necessary modifications,” the crossing became safe to reopen, the Coordinator…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia executed 100 people since Jan 2023
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have executed at least 100 people since the beginning of 2023, according to a report by Amnesty International. Amnesty International described it as a “relentless…
