- Middle East
Israel refuses to release cancer-stricken Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqah
The Israeli occupation court on Monday, August 7, refused an early release request of cancer-stricken Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqah, despite the seriousness of his health condition. The Lod District Court rejected the…
- India
UAE: Indian expats to get new offices for passport, attestation services
Abu Dhabi: Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to get branches of a new, unified centre from 2024 for Consular-Passport-Visa (CPV), attestation, and Overseas Citizens of India (OICs) services across…
- Middle East
WhatsApp rolls out its ‘Instant Video Messaging’ feature in UAE
Abu Dhabi: WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging application, has introduced its latest feature – “Instant Video Messaging” feature in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new video voice note feature allows…
- Middle East
UAE: New laws, stricter penalties for unlicensed health professionals
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced a number of federal laws for healthcare professionals aimed at regulating their practice in the country, as well as establishing a national…
- Middle East
Viral Photo: Man performs tawaf of Kaaba in neck-deep water
Riyadh: Makkah has seen many large floods throughout history, including the years 1727, 1728, 1913 and 1941. But according to historians and media reports, during the rains of 1941, the Grand Mosque…
- Middle East
Dubai Taxi is hiring; know salaries, eligibility & more
Abu Dhabi: If you’re looking for a job in the transportation sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there’s an opportunity for you. Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), a subsidiary of the Roads…
- Middle East
Saudi sets up new independent body for affairs of 2 Holy Mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday, August 8, approved the establishment of a new independent body called “The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s…
- Middle East
UAE announces travel ban to Lebanon amid ongoing tensions
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a travel ban to Lebanon for Emirati citizens, due to the current security situation. The ban on travel to Lebanon aims to protect…
- Middle East
Saudi: Temperature to soar up to 50 degrees Celsius this week
Riyadh: Temperatures are expected to soar up to 50 degrees Celsius in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), starting from Sunday, August 6, until the end of the week. Taking to X, formerly…
- Middle East
Watch: Footballer Karim Benzema performs Umrah, shares experience
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad player, the Frenchman of Algerian origin, Karim Benzema, on Monday, August 7, performed Umrah in Makkah and described it as the ‘best experience’ of his life. Taking…
- Middle East
UAE rain alert: Dubai announces temporary closure of parks, night beaches
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Municipality has announced the temporary closure of public parks and night swimming at beaches, effective from Sunday, August 6. The decision came as a protective measure against the fluctuating…
- Middle East
Saudi asks pilgrims to avoid sitting, sleeping inside Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has asked pilgrims and visitors to avoid sitting, or sleeping in Grand Mosque in Makkah. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on…
- Middle East
Four Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli missile strike near Damascus
Damascus: At least four Syrian soldiers were killed and several others wounded after an Israeli missile strike targeted the vicinity of the capital city of Damascus on Monday, August 7. “Around 02:20 am…
- Middle East
Watch: Sadio Mane performs Umrah after making Al Nassr debut
Riyadh: Al-Nassr’s newly signed Senegalese footballer Sadio Mane performed Umrah in the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, August 3. The thirty-one-year-old performed the rituals of Umrah with his fellow Muslim…
- Middle East
Watch: Bear cub sedated at Dubai airport after escaping from crate
Abu Dhabi: The Iraqi Airways apologized after a bear cub being transported to Dubai from Baghdad escaped from its crate in the cargo hold, causing flight delays. A team of specialists had to step…
