- Middle East
Saudi Arabia freezes rent hikes in Riyadh for five years
Riyadh: In a landmark move, Saudi Arabia has introduced new regulations that prevent rent increases for both residential and commercial properties in Riyadh for the next five years. The rules, issued under…
- Middle East
Thirteen Indian nurses booked for loan default over complaint by Kuwait bank
Kochi: Thirteen Indian nurses have been booked by Kerala Police for allegedly defaulting on loans taken from the Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) while working in the Gulf country. The accused,…
- Middle East
Slovenia imposes travel ban on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Ljubljana: Slovenia on Thursday, September 25, announced a travel ban on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Reuters reported, citing the government. The decision was linked to an arrest warrant issued by the…
- Middle East
UAE entry permit applicants must submit passport cover page
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has updated its entry permit application process, making it mandatory for applicants to submit a copy of their passport’s external cover page. The requirement was…
- Middle East
Apple opens new store in Al Ain, its fifth in UAE
US technology giant Apple on Thursday, September 25, launched its first retail store in Al Ain, marking the company’s fifth outlet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new store is located…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia marks 95th National Day with fireworks, parades
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) celebrated its 95th national day on Tuesday, September 23, with nationwide festivities that reflected pride in the Kingdom’s unity, leadership and heritage. Celebrations featured air…
- World
Italy, Spain deploy navy vessels to assist Gaza aid flotilla after drone attacks
Italy and Spain have dispatched navy ships to aid a Gaza-bound flotilla after several of its vessels reportedly came under drone attacks off the coast of Greece. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which…
- Middle East
Watch: Drones deployed to control Dubai’s Al Barsha building fire
Dubai: A fire that broke out in a residential high-rise in Dubai’s Al Barsha district on Tuesday afternoon, September 23, was swiftly brought under control by emergency services, aided by the deployment…
- World
Indonesia ready to send 20K peacekeepers to Gaza: President Prabowo
New York: Indonesia is prepared to deploy 20,000 soldiers to Gaza as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission, President Prabowo Subianto announced at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly…
- World
Gaza aid flotilla targeted by ‘multiple drone’ attacks
The Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), carrying humanitarian aid and international activists, has reported coming under multiple drone attacks while sailing near the Greek coast. In a statement posted on social media,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti passes away at 82
Riyadh: The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and the Head of the Council of Senior Scholars, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, has passed away on Tuesday, September 23. He…
- Hyderabad
Join mumma-and-child workshop in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Khansland Kids Klub, part of Khansland Islamic Gift Shop, will hold “Know Your Prophet Workshop 2.0″ on Saturday, September 27, at Ilm-X microschool, Masab Tank, Hyderabad, from 11 am to 1…
- World
Watch: Palestinian flag raised outside London embassy after UK recognition
London: The Palestinian flag was raised outside the newly designated Embassy of the State of Palestine in London on Monday, September 22, marking United Kingdom’s historic recognition of a Palestinian state. The…
- Middle East
UAE leads int’l child rescue operation: 165 saved, 188 arrested
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has led a major international crackdown on online child sexual exploitation, rescuing 165 children and arresting 188 suspects across 14 countries. In a statement on…
- World
Video: Dutch MP removed from parliament for Palestinian flag blouse returns in watermelon top
The Hague: Dutch MP Esther Ouwehand, leader of the Party for the Animals (PvdD), was ordered to leave the House of Representatives on Thursday, September 20, after appearing in a blouse in…
