- Middle East
Kuwait takes legal action against Twitter user for ‘insulting’ Saudi minister
Kuwait: The authorities in Kuwait have initiated legal proceedings against a Twitter user, who was accused of misusing social media to insult the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior. The announcement…
- Middle East
UAE holidays in 2024: Nine-day break expected
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents who are already planning their annual vacation for next year can look forward to these dates in first half of 2024. Based on astronomical calculations,…
- Middle East
Etihad announces A380 operations on Abu Dhabi-London route
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced the reintroduction of Airbus A380 aircraft on select frequencies between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and London Heathrow (LHR), starting from July 25. The move marks the return…
- Middle East
Dubai soon to have second tallest tower in the world
Abu Dhabi: Dubai will soon have the second tallest tower in the world as well, after the iconic Burj Khalifa that is 828 meters high (2,716.5 feet). The announcement was made by…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia invites entrepreneurs to join $500-billion NEOM
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s delegation have invited young entrepreneurs to expand their businesses into the Kingdom and join NEOM — the Kingdom’s flagship 500-billion dollars smart city project, the Saudi…
- Middle East
Dubai’s commercial transport sector generate 242,000 jobs in 2022
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s commercial transport sector activities have generated around 242,000 jobs in more than 7,000 companies in 2022. This was revealed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday which…
- Middle East
Saudi issues advisory on visiting, praying at Rawda in Madinah
Riyadh: As the Haj season comes to an end, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has issued an advisory for those visiting the Rawda in Madinah. Taking to…
- Middle East
UAE President invites expats to take photo with him, video goes viral
Abu Dhabi: The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, often praised for his humility and consideration, was lauded by social media users for his latest…
- Middle East
UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 2 crore in guaranteed Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirhams one million (Rs. 2,23,45,570) in the 137th Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner Aijaz Wasi Ansari — matched…
- Middle East
300-year-old minaret of Iraq mosque demolished for road widening
Baghdad: Widespread anger was witnessed in Iraq after the 300-year-old minaret of Al-Saraji Mosque in the southern city of Basra was demolished at dawn on Friday. The demolition was conducted by the…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad teen wins prestigious Diana Award for ‘Strabi-cure’
Hyderabad: An 18-year-old Hyderabadi girl, Suha Zubair, was conferred the prestigious Diana Award 2023 for her exceptional commitment to creating and sustaining positive change in her community. The award, named after late Princess…
- World
Sweden: Muslim man chooses not to desecrate Bible, Torah, says ‘its not right’
A Swedish resident of Syrian origin who had received permission to burn the Torah and the Bible in Stockholm chose not to desecrate the sacred books in response to the provocations of burning the copy of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Cover of Kaaba to be replaced on Dhul-Hijjah 29
Riyadh: The annual ritual of changing Kiswah (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) will take place on the Dhul-Hijjah 29, corresponding to Tuesday, July 18, after the Isha prayer to coincide with the beginning of the new Islamic year…
- Middle East
One-day test for driving licence launched in Ras Al Khaimah
Abu Dhabi: The Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Police has announced the launch of a “One Day Test for Driving Licence” initiative for national service recruits. The initiative is set to begin from…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi grooms himself in space
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, shared a video of how he manages to groom himself aboard the International Space Station (ISS). On Friday, Al Neyadi, who is currently on…
