- Middle East
Israeli forces kill Palestinian gunman in Jenin raid
A 32-year-old Palestinian gunman was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces during a military incursion into the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Thursday, August 17. According to a statement by…
- Entertainment
Netflix set to launch its first Saudi TV series on Sept 6
Streaming giant Netflix is all set to launch its first original Saudi TV series, ‘Bait Tahir’ (Tahir’s House) on September 6. The OTT platform recently unveiled the official trailer of the series, directed by…
- Middle East
‘Fly now, pay later’: Flynas offer 4-month installment plan
If you think travelling is expensive, think again! The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flynas now offers ‘fly now, pay later’ option allowing passengers to pay for their trips in four…
- Middle East
Iran foreign minister arrives in Saudi Arabia on his first visit
Riyadh: Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Thursday, August 17, at the invitation of his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan. This is the…
- Middle East
Saudia Airlines announces 50% discount on all flights
Riyadh: Saudia Airlines, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), on Thursday, August 17, announced an exceptional promotional offer on all international destinations, with discounts of up to 50…
- Middle East
Here’s how to swiftly clear passport control at Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi: As residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) return to the country after their summer vacations, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is preparing to welcome 3.3 million passengers over the next…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia executes American citizen convicted of killing his father
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, August 16, executed an American citizen who was convicted of killing his father, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Saudi Ministry of…
- Kerala
UAE-based Lulu Group’s chairman Yusuff Ali donates Rs 49.82L to his alma mater
Thiruvananthapuram: United Arab Emirates (UAE) based-Indian businessman, M A Yusuff Ali, has recently donated about Dirhams 220,000 (Rs 49,82,706) to his alma mater, St. Xavier’s High School in Karanchira in Kerala, India local…
- Middle East
KSA warns Umrah pilgrims against dealing with unlicensed agents
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has warned international Umrah pilgrims against dealing with unlicensed agents. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, the Saudi ministry of Haj and Umrah said,…
- India
9-year-old Indian-origin boy scales Europe’s highest peak
Abu Dhabi: A 9-year-old Dubai-based Indian-origin mountain climber has achieved a remarkable feat by scaling Russia’s Mount Elbrus, which is Europe’s highest peak. Ayaan Saboor Mendon, who hails from the Indian city…
- Middle East
Sharjah announces decision to regulate Islamic establishments, activities
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has issued a decision regarding the organisation of Islamic establishments and activities in the emirate, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The decision apply to…
- Middle East
Video: Muslim passenger berated by United Airline staff for delaying flight
A video showing a Muslim passenger berated by an airline employee for delaying a flight, despite claiming he was forced to strip by security at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, has gone…
- Middle East
Kuwait detects first case of new EG.5 COVID variant
Kuwait: The Kuwait’s Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that it detected the first case of EG.5, a new COVID variant, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The ministry noted that the…
- Middle East
Dubai Airport expects 3.3 million passengers in 13 days
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest for international travel, on Wednesday, August 16, issued a travel alert for passengers travelling in the exceptionally busiest season as UAE residents return from their…
- India
India announces multiple-entry tourist visas for Kuwaitis
The Indian ambassador to Kuwait, Dr Adarsh Swaika, has announced multiple entry tourist visas for Kuwaiti nationals, Arabic daily Al Qabas reported. Under this new visa arrangement, Kuwaiti visitors are given the…
