- Middle East
Israel FM: We will not allow Saudi Arabia to open consulate in Jerusalem
Israel on Sunday, August 13, said it will not allow the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to open a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem. Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen told a Tel Aviv…
- Middle East
UAE: Indian electrician wins Rs 2 lakh in scratch card game
Abu Dhabi: A 38-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate, who earns Dirhams 1800 (Rs 40,653) monthly, won the grand prize of Dirhams 10,000 (Rs 2,25,855) in the latest Dream Island’s scratch…
- Middle East
Over 350,000 women got divorced in Saudi Arabia in 2022
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has revealed a surge in the number of divorced women, totalling 350,741 in 2022. This came according to a latest report issued by the Kingdom’s General Authority…
- Middle East
UAE prevents entry of passengers disembarked from Israeli flight
Abu Dhabi: The authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has prevented the entry of nearly 170 passengers aboard a Wizz Air flight from Israel, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. The plane landed…
- Middle East
167 Palestinians killed since Jan 2023 by Israeli forces: Report
The Israeli occupation forces have killed 167 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of 2023. In 2022 the Israeli forces shot dead 155 Palestinians. Also ReadIsraeli forces detained 570…
- Middle East
Prayers pour in for Makkah Imam who fell ill during Friday prayers
Riyadh: Social media platforms were filled with prayers for the Imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly, who fell ill during Friday prayers. Maher Al-Muaiqly was reciting Surah…
- Middle East
UAE astronaut Al Neyadi captures himalayas from space, see pics
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who has been preparing to return home this month, on Saturday, August 12, shared photos of the Himalayas frrom International Space Station (ISS). Taking to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia names first ambassador to Palestine
Amman: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Saturday, August 12, named a first non-resident ambassador for the Palestinian Territories, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said. Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, who is the…
- Middle East
Lulu Group to raise Rs 22,500 crore ahead of IPO listing
Abu Dhabi-based leading hypermarket chain and mall operator in the Middle East, LuLu Group International, is seeking to raise Dirhams 10 billion (Rs 22,500 crore), ahead of a possible initial public offering (IPO)…
- Middle East
Watch: Horse nibble on Sheikh Hamdan’s sleeves
Abu Dhabi: It’s no secret that the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is incredibly fond of animals and regularly post videos and pictures on social…
- Middle East
Viral video shows camel on world’s longest zip line in UAE
Abu Dhabi: A video clip has gone viral on social media platforms showing a camel on the world’s longest zip line in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a video posted by renowned…
- Middle East
Grab the best deals on home decor, and furniture in UAE; up to 75% off
Abu Dhabi: If you are looking for home decor, furniture to spruce your place at the lowest cost in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), then Sharjah is the perfect place to shop…
- India
Watch: Vistara crew celebrates baby girl’s 1st birthday mid-air
A heartwarming gesture of India’s Vistara airlines celebrating a baby girl’s first birthday amid mid-air has captured the hearts of people online. During a flight journey, the airline’s cabin crew surprised the…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi to reduce hotel, restaurant fee from September
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has revealed plans to reduce government fees for hotels and restaurants, starting from Friday, September 1, the Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported. The Department of Culture and…
- Middle East
Here’s how GCC residents can apply for 30-day UAE eVisa online
Abu Dhabi: If you are living in any of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and would like to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), here is how you can apply for…
