- India
UAE: Indian porter wins Rs 2 cr in latest Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirhams one million (Rs 2,25,31,444) in the 140th Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner Venkata— matched five out…
- Middle East
Iran: 90 journalists held since anti-hijab protests began in Sept 2022
Tehran: More than 90 journalists have been arrested or summoned by the Iranian authorities since the protests triggered in September 2022 by the death of Mahsa Amini in custody. “The Support Committee for…
- Middle East
Jobs in Dubai: Emirates continues hiring cabin crew; know salary, requirements
Abu Dhabi: If you’re looking for a job in aviation sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), here’s an opportunity for you. Dubai-based Emirates Group will be holding open days to recruit…
- Middle East
When does the new school term start in Dubai? Know date here
Abu Dhabi: While there are still a few weeks left in summer vacation, parents with children in school are wrapping up the holidays as they prepare for the new academic term. Dubai’s…
- Entertainment
Kuwait, Lebanon ban Barbie movie
The highly awaited Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has been banned in Kuwait and Lebanon due to its promotion of homosexuality. A spokesman for the Kuwaiti ministry of information said on Wednesday, August 9,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s GACA announces success of operational plan for Haj 1444
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the successful conclusion of the Haj season 1444 AH at the level of the air transport system, the…
- Middle East
No framework agreed for Saudi-Israel normalisation deal: White House
The White House said on Wednesday, August 9, that no agreement had been reached yet to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but it pledged to continue working toward it. “There’s…
- Middle East
India-UAE flight prices shoot up 200%; know cost here
Airfare prices between cities in India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have skyrocketed by up to 200 percent, forcing many to postpone their return until fares drop by mid-September. Many expats…
- Middle East
41 die after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia’s coast
At least 41 migrants including three children have lost their lives in shipwrecks off the coasts of Tunisia and Western Sahara, local media reported. Four survivors— three men and a woman were…
- Middle East
Iran executes 5 men convicted of gang rape
Tehran: Five persons were executed by the Iranian authorities on Wednesday, August 9, after being convicted of kidnapping and gang-raping a woman in May 2022. The execution took place in the north-western…
- Middle East
Why did ‘Ain Dubai’ world’s largest wheel mysteriously stop spinning?
Abu Dhabi: It’s been more than a year since the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel – ‘Ain Dubai’ (Dubai Eye) stopped spinning and is just a mere hologram displaying light shows…
- Middle East
UAE: More rain this week, 22 cloud seeding ops conducted since June
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to experience convective cloud formation associated with rainfall until Saturday, August 12. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), on Wednesday, August 9, said…
- Entertainment
Pakistani actress Saba Qamar honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Abu Dhabi: Renowned Pakistani film and television actress, Saba Qamar, is the latest celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. The Thrity-nine-year-old actress was handed over…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia reopens embassy in Iran after seven years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Islamic Republic of Iran, has reopened following a seven-year closure owing to diplomatic rifts. “The embassy of Saudi Arabia in the Islamic Republic of…
- Middle East
UAE: Gold prices in Dubai go up; check here
Abu Dhabi: Gold prices rose at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday morning, August 9, after dropping Dirhams one per gram on Tuesday evening, August…
