- Middle East
2 Palestinian civil defence officers killed by Israeli forces in Nablus
The two Palestinian civil defence officers were killed on Friday by the Israeli forces near the Hawara military checkpoint, south of Nablus, the Wafa News Agency reported. The Palestinian Ministry of Health…
- Middle East
Kerala woman sets out on solo road trip to Qatar for FIFA World Cup 2022
A 33-year-old Kerala woman, avid traveller and YouTuber has set out on a solo trip from Kerala to Qatar in her SUV to watch the FIFA World Cup. Naaji Noushi, began her journey…
- Middle East
Saudi Games 2022: Over 6K sportspersons participate
Riyadh: The Saudi Games 2022, the largest national sporting event in the history of the Kingdom, kicked off on Thursday. The Saudi Games is held under the patronage of the Custodian of…
- Middle East
Saudi King Salman pardons 6 Pakistanis at Shehbaz Sharif’s request
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday pardoned six Pakistanis who were arrested during last Ramzan after they verbally assaulted a woman inside the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.…
- India
Saudi Aramco exec detained in India for carrying satellite phone
New Delhi: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, the world’s largest oil company’s senior executive was arrested in India in July for carrying a satellite phone without permission from authorities while on…
- India
Qatar: 8 former Indian Navy officers allegedly detained for 59 days
Doha: Eight former Indian Navy officers, who worked for a company that provides training and other services to the Qatari Emiri Navy, have been allegedly detained in Doha for 59 days as…
- Middle East
American singer John Legend to headline concert in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla
Riyadh: Renowned American singer and songwriter John Legend, known for his hit ballad ‘All Of Me’, is all set to perform his first concert in the city of AlUla in the Kingdom…
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Iran protests: Clashes between protesters and police at Mahsa Amini’s grave
Clashes were reported on Wednesday between Iranian security forces and protesters in Mahsa Amini’s hometown, after crowds gathered near her grave marking the 40th day of her death while in police custody…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s PIF establishes 5 regional investment companies
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, on Wednesday announced that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has established five regional companies in Jordan, Bahrain, Sudan,…
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1st of its kind in Middle East: Saudi launches oncology e-platform
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health, has announced the launch of the first electronic platform in the Middle East for oncology, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The oncology…
- Middle East
Qatar to end pre-arrival COVID test starting November
Doha: Qatar made an exception on Wednesday for those coming from abroad who will not need to undergo COVID-19 PCR and Rapid Antigen tests prior to travel, starting Tuesday, November 1. Qatari…
- Middle East
Saudi AlBaik launches 5 mobile restaurants for Qatar World Cup
Doha: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s fast food restaurant AlBaik announced on Tuesday, the launch of five mobile restaurants that will provide their services in Qatar during the World Cup, which is…
- Middle East
Malayalam actor Mohanlal to launch music album for FIFA World Cup
Doha: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, is just a few days away. Malayalam actor Mohanlal Viswanathan is coming up with a singing and acting album for football fans to give them…
- Middle East
British LGBT activist Peter Tatchell alleges harassment by Qatar police
Doha: A British LGBT rights activist Peter Tatchell stirred controversy by alleging that Qatari police arrested him during his protest against the criminalization of LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and more) which…
- Middle East
US based Lucid opens first Middle East studio in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The United States (US) based electric car maker Lucid Motors, which is partly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), on Tuesday announced the opening of its first studio in the…