- Middle East
6 killed in bomb blast near Shia shrine in Syria ahead of Ashura
Damascus: At least six people have been killed and 23 wounded after a bomb blast near the Sayeda Zeinab mausoleum, a shrine of Shia community, in Damascus, a day ahead of Ashura…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi draw: ‘Buy 2, get 1 free’ offer on Dh 15M Big Ticket
Abu Dhabi: The largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Big Ticket Abu Dhabi is offering opportunities to 15 individuals to win two extra tickets for the…
- Middle East
UAE: Seven men jailed, fined Rs 11L for practising sorcery
Abu Dhabi: Seven men were sentenced to six months in prison in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for deceiving others with sorcery. They were fined a total of Dirhams 50,000 (Rs 11,16,258)…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia cautions people against extreme heat waves
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has warned people against exposure to extreme heat that most regions of the Kingdom witness during the summer season. The Ministry of Health (MoH) on…
- Middle East
14-year-old Palestinian boy killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
A 14-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city Qalqilya at dawn on Thursday, July 27, the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) reported. The Palestinian ministry of health identified the victim…
- Middle East
Portuguese parliament passes resolution to recognise Palestinian Nakba
The Portuguese parliament has passed a resolution to recognise the 1948 Palestinian Nakba and praised their struggle for self-determination, according to the Palestinian News Agency Wafa. The resolution, for which voting took place…
- Middle East
Oman announces 182-day sick leave, 98-day maternity leave for citizens, expats
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced significant changes to its labour laws, giving priority to its citizens and expatriates while introducing a range of new and expanded paid leaves, the Oman…
- Entertainment
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor, who converted to Islam, dies at 56
World-famous Irish pop singer Sinead O’Connor, who converted to Islam in 2018, passed away on Wednesday, July 26. She was 56. Her family announced the news “with great sadness”, saying “her family…
- Middle East
Iranian chess player who contested without headscarf gets Spanish citizenship
One of Iran’s top-ranked female chess players, Sara Khadem, who fled to Spain after competing in an international tournament without wearing a headscarf, has been granted Spanish ctizenship. The 26-year-old Sara Khadem, also known as…
- Middle East
UAE President’s brother passes away; 3-day mourning declared
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative and brother of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away on Thursday, July 27. He was 58.…
- Entertainment
Farhan Akhtar to perform in Dubai: Date and other details here
Abu Dhabi: One of Bollywood‘s versatile actors Farhan Akhtar is all set to perform a live concert in Dubai on Friday, September 1. The singer will grace the Coca-Cola Arena stage at 7:30 pm…
- Middle East
Saudi Cabinet reiterates condemnation of Quran desecration in Sweden, Denmark
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on Tuesday, July 25, reiterated the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of the repeated acts of the desecration of…
- World
Quran desecrated again in front of Pakistan embassy in Denmark
The members of a Danish far-right anti-Islamic group once again desecrated a copy of the holy Quran in front of the Pakistan embassy in Denmark’s capital Copenhagen on Wednesday, July 26. The…
- Middle East
This airline is allowing 100 kgs of baggage from Dubai to two destinations
Abu Dhabi: Pakistani airline Serene Air has announced a new ‘Baggage Bonanza’ scheme for passengers flying from Dubai to two destinations – Islamabad and Lahore. As part of the ‘Bring all you…
- Middle East
Most punctual airlines in Middle East in H1 of 2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) carriers Etihad Airways and Emirates Airline was ranked among the top five most punctual airlines in the Middle East in first half of 2023, according to global…
