- Middle East
Indian, Pakistani nationals held in Madinah for financial fraud
Riyadh: The Criminal Investigation Department of the Madinah Police on Saturday, November 25, arrested two people for carrying out 146 financial frauds in Madinah. The accused are residents of India and Pakistan.…
- Middle East
Ras Al Khaimah ranks 1st in Gulf, 4th globally as best city for expats
In a significant milestone achieved by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ras Al Khaimah has been ranked first amongst Gulf countries and fourth globally out of 49 best cities to live and work…
- World
Spain bats for recognition of Palestine by EU after Barcelona suspends ties with Israel
Spain has threatened to take an individual decision to recognise Palestine as an independent state if the European Union (EU) does not take this step. This came during a press conference held…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Artefacts dating back to 300 BC discovered
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Authority announced the discovery of ancient artefacts dating back to 300 BC and 100 AD at the Al Tweer site in Sakaka, a city in…
- Middle East
Saudi sets minimum age limit to obtain domestic workers visa
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set a minimum age limit of 24 years for unmarried Saudis to obtain visas for hiring domestic workers from overseas. The rules were announced…
- Middle East
French police arrest Nice footballer Youcef Atal over anti-Israel post
The French police have arrested Nice footballer Youcef Atal over his social media posts, in which he declared his support for Palestine against Israel in the ongoing war. 27-year-old Algerian defender on…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Custodian of Holy Mosques Camel Festival in Feb 2024
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Camel Sports Federation has announced the first edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival, which will take place in February 2024 in…
- Middle East
Find least crowded days for best Umrah experience
Riyadh: As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the Makkah region, has been witnessing rainfall along with thunderstorms, the Minister of Haj and Umrah has announced the best time to perform Umrah…
- Middle East
Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire swap
Israel on Friday released 39 Palestinian prisoners under a four-day ceasefire deal brokered by Qatar. The first batch of Palestinian prisoners 24 women and 15 children was released at the entrance to…
- Middle East
Sheikh Mohammed approves 30 km Dubai Metro Blue Line project
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday, November 24, approved the Dubai Metro Blue Line project. Taking to X,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches first Ritz-Carlton residential project
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company has launched the Kingdom’s first luxury residential project “The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Diriyah”, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. This exceptional living opportunity allows residents…
- Middle East
Historic Jeddah sponsors FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023
The Historic Jeddah Program has obtained sponsorship rights as the official cultural destination and main supporter of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host World Energy Congress in 2026
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will host the 27th World Energy Congress, which is set to take place in 2026 from October 26 to 29, at the Riyadh Front Center.…
- Middle East
20 Palestinians with Qatari residency evacuated from Gaza Strip
Doha: Qatar has evacuated 20 Palestinians who hold Qatari residency from the Gaza Strip through the city of Al Arish by a plane belonging to the Qatari Armed Forces. The group was…
- Middle East
Watch: World’s fastest, largest rollercoaster all set to open in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to open the world’s tallest, longest and fastest roller coaster named ‘Falcon’s Flight’ at Six Flags Qiddiya Theme Park. The theme park…
