- Middle East
Saudi’s Aramco discovers 15 trillion cubic feet gas reserves in Jafurah field
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco has discovered an additional 15 trillion standard cubic feet of gas and 2 billion barrels of condensate in the Kingdom’s Jafurah field. In a statement,…
- World
Former Spanish football player Jose Ignacio accepts Islam
Former Spanish football player Jose Ignacio Peleterio has announced his conversion to Islam and described it as the “best moment” of his life. A video posted on X by Arabic daily Al…
- Middle East
UAE issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users: Here’s how to stay safe
Abu Dhabi: The Cyber Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a high-risk warning for users of Google Chrome, urging them to update browsers. In a latest security update,…
- Middle East
How Indians can apply for UAE’s five-year multiple-entry tourist visa
In an effort to boost tourism and ease travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a five-year multiple-entry visa is available to tourists of all nationalities, including Indians. In March 2021, Sheikh…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches ‘national cultural metaverse platform’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture has launched the world’s first ‘National Cultural Metaverse Platform’, supported by the artificial intelligence system for Generative Media Intelligence (GMI). The initiative is…
- Middle East
Saudi: Domestic Haj pilgrims to be compensated over accommodation violations, meals delay
Riyadh: In an unprecedented move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that domestic pilgrims will receive compensation in case of any accommodation violations and meal delays…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Rs 22.10 lakh fine for defacing urban heritage
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the imposition of a fine of up to 100,000 Saudi riyals (Rs 22,10,050) and a one-year jail term or one of these two…
- Hyderabad
Emirates Draw: Hyderabadi man takes home over Rs 33 lakh
Hyderabad: A 30-year-old Hyderabadi man won a staggering 150,000 dirham (Rs 33,84,783) in the latest Easy6 Emirates Draw. The winner Shaik Anwarmiah— bagged the mega prize after he matched five numbers from…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia unveils rules for 30-year tax exemptions for MNCs
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently unveiled terms and conditions for multinational companies (MNCs) to qualify for a 30-year income tax exemption after relocating their regional headquarters to the Kingdom.…
- India
Akasa Air to begin international ops with first flight to Doha
India’s new airline, Akasa Air will commence its international operations from March 28, with Doha as its first overseas destination. The airline plans to operate four non-stop weekly flights from Mumbai to…
- Middle East
Video: First-ever marriage proposal on Dubai airport rooftop
Dubai: In a heart-warming moment, Dmitry Maslennikov, a Russian national, proposed to his girlfriend Anastasiia Girfanova on the rooftop of Dubai International Airport’s (DXB) iconic steel-and-glass-clad Concourse B. This marked the world’s…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces new archaeological discoveries in Asir region
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has announced its most prominent archaeological discoveries at the Jurash site in the southern Asir region. In 2023’s fifteenth season of archaeological excavation, the…
- India
PM Modi inaugurates BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, February 14, inaugurated BAPS Hindu Mandir, the first traditional Hindu stone temple in Middle East region, in United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi. The development…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to participate in 74th Berlin Film Festival
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Film Commission (SFC) has announced it is going to take part in the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, which is scheduled to be held from Thursday, February…
- World
South Africa submits urgent request to ICJ over Israel’s assault on Rafah
The South African government has submitted an “urgent request” to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for an assessment of Israel’s expansion of its military operations in the city of Rafah, in…
