- Middle East
Taliban stops female students from flying to Dubai for studies: UAE bizman
The Taliban government has barred 100 Afghan female students from travelling to Dubai for higher education on scholarships, a UAE businessman claimed. The women were expected to join University of Dubai after…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Compensation up to 200% of airfare for flight delay, cancellation
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced new passenger rights protection regulations, for passengers affected by airline or airport disruptions. The new regulations will come…
- World
Saudi Arabia, UAE, among six nations to receive BRICS invite
The BRICS group of nations has decided to invite the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and four other countries to join their bloc. The other four countries…
- Middle East
Emirates records busiest summer, carries over 14M passengers
Dubai’s Emirates, the world’s largest international airline has experienced one of its busiest summers ever, carrying over 14 million passengers between June and August with an average load factor surpassing 80 per…
- Middle East
UAE: Gold prices jump nearly Dh 4 per gram in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Gold prices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday evening, August 23, jumped by nearly Dirhams four per gram after the precious metal crossed the 1,900 dollars an ounce…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 5 of a family killed in car crash while returning from Umrah
In a horrific incident, five members of a Jordanian family lost their lives in an accident on the Makkah-Riyadh road in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), local media reported. The family,…
- Middle East
You can now explore top attractions at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island virtually
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island has announced the launch of its virtual experiences, which allow users from all over the world to digitally explore entertainment and leisure hub and other iconic landmarks in…
- India
UAE: Expat plans to build dream home in India with Rs 2 cr Mahzooz draw win
Abu Dhabi: A 41-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirhams one million (Rs 2,25,06,100) in the 142nd weekly draw. The winner Ratish matched five out…
- Middle East
Kuwait: Expats must clear electricity, water bills before leaving country
Kuwait: Expatriates in Kuwait will now be required to clear their electricity and water bills before leaving the country, effective from Friday, September 1. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, on…
- Middle East
Watch: Ronaldo dons a thobe in Saudi Arabia, fans elated
Riyadh: Portuguese football player of Saudi club Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, was seen wearing a Saudi traditional attire, which has gone viral on social media platforms. In a 15-second that surfaced on social media,…
- Middle East
Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim to takeover Man United for USD 7.6bn by mid-Oct: Report
Doha: Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, is reportedly set to complete his 7.6 billion dollar (Rs 6,29,15,46,00,000) takeover of Manchester United by mid-October. According to a report by The Sun, “A…
- Middle East
Iran unveils Mohajer-10 drone capable of striking Israel
Tehran: The Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday, August 22, unveiled a new drone called ‘Mohajer-10’, resembling the American MQ-9 Reaper drone, IRNA News Agency reported. The new drone was unveiled as…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to include Mandarin classes in secondary schools
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has directed all public and private secondary schools in the Kingdom to implement the Chinese language, Mandarin, teaching program at a rate of two classes…
- Middle East
‘Fired on like rain’: Saudi border guards accused of killing hundreds of Ethiopians
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Saudi border guards of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers between March 2022 to June 2023, as they tried to enter the Kingdom from…
- Middle East
Over 200 Palestinians, at least 25 Israelis killed, highest in a year since 2005
More than 200 Palestinians and nearly 30 Israelis have been killed in the occupied West Bank and Israel since the beginning of 2023. The current level of violence has surpassed last year’s…
