- Middle East
South Korea to be guest of honour at 42nd Sharjah Intl Book Fair
Abu Dhabi: The 42nd session of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will kick off this year on Wednesday, November 1, and Republic of South Korea will be guest of honour, the…
- Middle East
UAE: Sri Lankan national wins Rs 45 cr in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Sri Lankan expatriate won the grand prize of Dirhams 20 million (Rs 45,23,95,571) in the latest draw of Big Ticket Abu Dhabi. The winner Thurailingam…
- World
French schools send back girls for refusing to remove abaya
French schools have sent 67 girls home for refusing to remove their abayas on the first day of the school year. The abaya — loose-fitting, full-length robe worn by some Muslim women…
- Middle East
Asha Bhosle, Neha Kakkar set to perform live in Dubai on these dates
Bollywood fans and music lovers in Dubai are in for a treat as Asha Bhosle and Neha Kakkar are all set to perform live in Dubai. Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle will…
- Middle East
Emirates Draw: Kerala man misses Rs 226 cr lottery by one digit
A 37-year-old Kerala man narrowly missed the grand prize of Dirhams 100 million (Rs 2,26,31,21,000) by just one number but won the second prize of Dirhams 2,50,000 (Rs 56,59,070) in the latest…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia issues guidelines for drinking Zamzam water
Riyadh: Worshippers at the two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia have been advised to follow a set of guidelines when drinking Zamzam water from containers. Taking to X,…
- Middle East
Iran arrests Mahsa Amini’s uncle ahead of first death anniversary
Tehran: The Iranian authorities have arrested an uncle of slain Mahsa Amini, whose death in police custody last year sparked the largest Iranian protests in decades, local media reported. Thirty-year-old Safa Aeli…
- Middle East
Ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, Iran assume post after seven-year hiatus
The ambassadors of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the Islamic Republic of Iran have arrived in the two countries to officially assume their duties after a seven-year rupture in ties.…
- Middle East
Saudi cinema generates over Rs 6649 cr in revenues since opening
Riyadh: Cinemas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have generated more than 3 billion Saudi Riyals (Rs 66,49,04,27,670) in ticket sales since they opened in 2018, according to the General Commission for Audiovisual…
- Middle East
Grammy winner Sean Paul is coming to Dubai; check date, booking details here
The Grammy-award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar, Sean Paul, is all set to perform a live concert in Dubai on Saturday, October 21. The singer will grace the Coca-Cola Arena stage at…
- Middle East
21-yr-old Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in West Bank refugee camp raid
A 21-year-old Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces during a raid on a Nur Shams refugee camp in the northern occupied West Bank city of Tulkarem on Tuesday, September…
- Middle East
UAE: Sharjah announces 50% discount on municipal fines
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) on Tuesday, September 5, issued a decision to grant a 50 percent discount on municipal violation fines. The discount is valid for 90 days and…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia raises minimum salary for citizens to Rs 88,503
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has raised the minimum salary for its citizens working in the private sector to Saudi Riyals 4,000 (Rs 88,503) instead of Saudi Riyals 3,200 (Rs…
- Middle East
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches flash sale
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) low-cost carrier Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, has announced a flash sale that offers 20 percent off on selected flights. The flash sale offer will only apply to bookings…
- Middle East
Dubai ‘golden chance’ driving test: Cost, eligibility, all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: Dubai residents who hold driving licenses from 43 approved countries can transfer their existing licence to a Dubai driving licence. Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) explained in a recent…
