- World
France: Hijabi student files UN complaint after being expelled from school
A Muslim girl in France has filed a complaint with the United Nations (UN) after she was expelled from her school for wearing the abaya— the loose-fitting, full-length robe worn by some…
- Middle East
Picasso’s painting worth Rs 995 cr to be on display in Dubai
Pablo Picasso‘s 1934 oil painting, Femme a la Montre, which translates to “Woman in Watch”, will be on display in Dubai for its first solo exhibition outside of America in over 50 years.…
- Middle East
Video: Palestinian doctor attempts to save son shot by Israeli forces
A heart-wrenching video of a Palestinian father who attempted to save his son after he was shot at by Israeli forces during a raid in the northern occupied West Bank on Friday,…
- Middle East
Security alert: UAE urges residents to update Apple devices
Abu Dhabi: The authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have alerted residents of security vulnerabilities in certain Apple devices. Taking to social media, the UAE Cyber Security Council said that three…
- Middle East
Amr Diab set to perform live in Dubai, Qatar; check details
Egyptian singer Amr Diab is all set to perform live concerts in Qatar and Dubai in October. Taking to social media, the multi-award-winning singer, composer and actor announced he would be performing…
- Middle East
Naila Kiani becomes first Pakistani woman to scale Manaslu peak
In a remarkable display of determination, Dubai-based Naila Kiani, became the first Pakistani women to scale the 8,163-metre-tall mountain Manaslu peak— the world’s eigth highest peak in west Nepal. Revered mountaineer Kiani successfully…
- Hyderabad
Khansland invites Hyderabadi kids to ‘Know your Rabb’ workshop; register here
Hyderabad: Khansland Kids Klub, which runs under the banner of Khansland Islamic Gift Shop, is going to organise an adventurous workshop for little explorers of the Ummah on Sunday, October 1. The…
- Middle East
Israeli forces killed Palestinian child for discovering their presence: Report
Israeli special forces killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy after he saw them sneaking into the Jenin refugee camp during a military raid in the northern occupied West Bank, according to a report…
- Middle East
Carleton University launches new award in honour of Shireen Abu Akleh
Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication in Canada has announced a special new award in honor of Al Jazeera’s slain journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh. “The Shireen Abu Akleh Emerging Reporter Award…
- Middle East
Oman Air announces 20% off on all flights, book now
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the launch of its latest global sale campaign offering discounts of up to 20 percent off on economy class fares.…
- India
Oman’s SalamAir announces suspension of flights to India
Muscat: Omani low-cost carrier, SalamAir, will stop its flight operations to India starting on Saturday, October 1. The decision to stop the service comes as a result of the restrictions imposed on…
- India
Double luck? Indian schoolbus driver in UAE wins 2nd lottery; grabs Rs 22L
Abu Dhabi: A 45-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw for the second time. The winner Riyas Parambathkandy, who hails from Kerala, and lives…
- Middle East
UAE’s Mahzooz draw announces new prize structure, 90K winners every week
Abu Dhabi: Mahzooz, the United Arab Emirates’ leading weekly draw, which has consistently awarded huge prizes has announced a new prize structure. The new prize structure is expected to bring numerous participants’…
- Middle East
Guinean man cycles 4,000 km to study at Egypt’s Al-Azhar University
Cairo: In a heartening move, a 25-year-old student from Guinea has cycled 4,000 km (2,500 miles) across West Africa, to secure an academic seat at Al Azhar University in Cairo, capital of…
- World
Switzerland Parliament approves ban on burqa, face coverings
The Switzerland Parliament has passed a ban on the burqa and other facial coverings, worn by some Muslim women, the Associated Press reported. The lower house of the Parliament on Wednesday, September…
