- Middle East
UAE embassy in Netherlands urges citizens to stay cautious of Storm Ciaran
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy in The Hague has issued advisory warning citizens in Netherland to be cautious of the Storm Ciaran. Taking to X, on Thursday, November 2,…
- Middle East
Kuwait: 30% rise in Indian domestic workers in 2023
Kuwait: The number of domestic workers from India working in Kuwait has increased by around 30 percent in 2023 as compared to 2022, the Arabic Daily Al-Rai reported. The overall number of…
- Middle East
Emirates Draw FAST5: Indian driver wins Rs 16 lakh
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won the grand prize of Dirhams 75,000 (Rs 16,99,965) in the latest FAST5 Emirates Draw. The winner Ramu Chakali— bagged the mega prize…
- Middle East
UAE: 3 Indian expats win Rs 22 lakh each in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: Three United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriates won the grand prize of Dirham 100,000 (Rs 22,66,178) in the guaranteed Mahzooz draw. The winners Abdul Gafoor, Pratik and Sathiya— had…
- Middle East
Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Pakistani YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, widely known as ‘Ducky Bhai,’ is the latest to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. The 25-year-old YouTuber, who is currently on…
- Middle East
20 killed in Israeli airstrike on UNRWA school; toll at 9061
At least 20 people were killed and five others injured in an Israeli airstrike on a school run by UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Jabalia refugee camp on Thursday, November 2,…
- Middle East
How to get tickets for Burj Khalifa’s New Year firework show
Abu Dhabi: We are entering the year 2024 in less than 60 days. New Year’s Eve celebrations in Dubai have always been a global event that would not be complete without a…
- Middle East
UAE family visit visa: Visa free for children under 18; here’s how to apply
Abu Dhabi: With the festive season around the corner and those planning a family trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), here’s a good news for you. In an effort to boost…
- World
4 more countries recall envoys from Israel after Bolivia cuts ties
Amidst Israel’s ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, diplomatic relations between Israel and several nations are straining over the escalating humanitarian crisis. Many nations have cut off ties with Israel, recalled…
- Middle East
Real or fake? Drone skeleton walks alongside Dubai’s Burj Khalifa on Halloween
Abu Dhabi: A video clip of a drone skeleton next to the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai is going viral on social media platforms, claiming that it was a Halloween drone show.…
- Middle East
UAE’s new end-of-service scheme comes into effect
Abu Dhabi: The much-awaited United Arab Emirates (UAE) voluntary alternative end-of-service scheme for private sector and free zone employees came into force on Wednesday, November 1. Taking to X, Ministry of Human…
- Middle East
Arab regimes must stop genocide in Gaza, IUMS issues fatwa
The Ijtihad and Fatwa Committee of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS) has issued fatwa saying that Arab regimes and armies must intervene urgently to save Gaza from genocide and comprehensive…
- Middle East
Oman suspends conversion of tourist, visit visas to work visas
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced the suspension of the conversion of all types of tourist and visit visas to work visas for all nationalities. The decision is effective from Tuesday,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Last golden crescent of Grand Mosque installed
Riyadh: The last golden crescent has been installed on the minarets of the Al-Fatah Gate at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. With this, the General Authority…
- Middle East
Did Pepsi change its can design to support Palestine?
Following the boycott of US products for supporting Israel in the ongoing war against Hamas, social media users have been sharing a photo of Pepsi’s new product design claiming the company’s declaration…
