- Middle East
Saudi Arabia offers e-visa feature for FIFA Club World Cup 2023 ticket holders
In a step to streamline the travel procedures for football fans, Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the launch of the electronic visa issuance feature for ticket holders for the…
- Middle East
Saudi extends deadline for firms to obtain Haj 2024 license
Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has extended the deadline for receiving applications from companies wishing to obtain a license to serve overseas pilgrims during the 1445/2023 Haj season. The deadline…
- Middle East
UAE: 6-year-old Palestinian cancer patient flown from Gaza dies
A six-year-old Palestinian boy who recently arrived from the Gaza Strip for treatment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has died. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said on Wednesday, December…
- Telangana
Telangana’s TOMCOM invites applications for jobs in UAE
Hyderabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Ltd (TOMCOM) has announced job opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for skilled workers. In a press release, TOMCOM stated that the recruitment is for positions…
- Middle East
US announces visa ban on Israeli settlers attacking Palestinians
The United States (US) has imposed visa ban on Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The move was anounced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, December 5,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia offers 30-yr tax cuts woo regional HQs to Riyadh
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a 30-year tax-relief package for foreign companies that establish their regional headquarters in its capital city Riyadh. The decision was taken in coordination…
- Middle East
14 injured during turbulence on Perth-Dubai Emirates flight
At least 14 passengers and crew were injured after an Emirates flight from Perth in Western Australia to Dubai encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday, December 5. Emirates flight EK421 was affected by…
- Middle East
Ruler of Dubai inaugurates world’s largest concentrated solar power project
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, vice president and ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday, December 6, inaugurated the world’s largest concentrated solar park project (CSP) in Dubai. The project is part of…
- India
UAE: Indian among 3 expats who won Rs 22L each in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based three expats from India, Pakistan, and Thailand have won a staggering Dirham 100,000 (Rs 22,69,410) in the 157th Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner Meenakshisundaram, Sayed…
- World
Australia: Over 200 Muslim organisations stands in solidarity with advocates of Palestine
The Alliance of Australian Muslims (AAM) is standing in solidarity with all Palestinian advocates and rejecting biased and unfair targeting by media agencies. AAM, representing more than 200 Muslim organisations in Australia…
- Middle East
Meet 2 Emirati women in Forbes’ list of ‘Most Powerful Women’
Abu Dhabi: Two eminent United Arab Emirates (UAE) businesswomen, Hana Al Rostamani and Raja Al Gurg, have been named among Forbes’ annual list of ‘World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’ of 2023. The…
- Middle East
Asian man arrested at Dubai Airport for smuggling 8.9 kg marijuana
Abu Dhabi: An Asian man has been arrested at Dubai International Airport (DXB) for trying to smuggle 8.9 kg of marijuana into the country. Dubai Customs officers became suspicious of the man’s…
- Middle East
UAE extradites Sanjay Shah to Denmark over USD 1.8 billion fraud
Abu Dhabi: The authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) extradited British citizen of Indian origin Sanjay Shah to Denmark on Wednesday, December 6, for trial over an alleged 1.8 billion dollar…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia reveals various visas for Indian Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has revealed six different visas and travel options for those Indians intending to perform Umrah. Taking to X, on Tuesday, December 5, the Saudi ministry…
- World
US: Muslim leaders launch campaign against Biden ahead of 2024 polls
A group of Muslim leaders from nine swing states have launched a campaign against the re-election of President Joe Biden in 2024 over his support of Israel in the bombing of Gaza…
