- Middle East
387 held in UAE in 2 year during anti-money laundering operation
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has arrested 387 internationally wanted suspects and seized more than Dirhams 4 billion (Rs 90,66,35,76,320) in the past two years in a major crackdown on…
- India
3 expats win Rs 22.62L each in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw
Abu Dhabi: Two Indian and one Bangladeshi expatriate are among the four winners who bagged the grand prize of Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,62,239) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly…
- Middle East
Saudi: Robot to assist visitors, pilgrims at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deployed artificial intelligence-powered “guidance robot” to assist visitors and Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The robot provides the necessary information, demonstrates…
- Middle East
Brazilian star Neymar signs 2-year deal with Saudi club Al-Hilal
Brazilian and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, has reportedly signed a two-year contract to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, and will underwent a medical test on Monday, August 14.…
- Middle East
UAE: Pakistani motion designer wins Rs 2 lakh in Emirates draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Pakistani expat won the grand prize of Dirhams 10,000 (Rs 2,25,855) in the latest Emirates Draw Mega7. The winner Talal Tariq Khalil— bagged the mega…
- Middle East
Dubai police felicitates resident for reporting reckless driving
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai police’s traffic department on Sunday, August 13, honoured resident Ellie Marie Perrier for reporting reckless driving through the ‘We Are All Police’ programme. Colonel Muhammad Al Qaydi, acting…
- Middle East
UAE golden visa: Can professionals with salary less Dh 30K apply?
Abu Dhabi: If you are a skilled professional and want to apply for United Arab Emirates (UAE) golden visa but do not meet the salary requirement, you can still apply for it.…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi police warn residents of new cyber frauds
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have warned residents against new methods used by fraudsters to dupe victims online. The force on Sunday, August 13, warned of the dangers posed by cybercriminals claiming…
- Middle East
Overstay fines in UAE: Here’s how to pay and avoid them next time
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has standardised the fines for overstaying your visa. Residents, tourists and overstay visitor visa holders will now have…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia seeks to join 6th-gen fighter jet project ‘Tempest’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is seeking to join the project to develop the sixth-generation fighter jets along with United Kingdom (UK), Italy and Japan, British daily Financial Times reported.…
- Middle East
FIFA 23 introduces Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina wearing hijab
Moroccan footballer Nouhaila Benzina has become the first player to wear a headscarf in a FIFA 23 video game. In the latest major update for FIFA 23, called Game Update 16, EA…
- 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…
