- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air receives economic license from GACA
Riyadh: Saudi Airlines “Riyadh Air” was granted the economic license for scheduled passenger air transport (GACAR-121S) by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The licence…
- Middle East
Haj 2023: More than 550,000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah
Riyadh: The number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah through air and land ports to perform Haj this year has reached 557,401 until June 13, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. These…
- Middle East
UAE unemployment insurance: Apply before June 30 or face fines
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) unemployment insurance scheme was introduced in the country in January and is mandatory for all workers, including those in free zones and semi-government entities. The…
- India
UAE: Indian actress Chrisann Pereira cleared of drug charges
Abu Dhabi: Bollywood actress Chrisann Pereira, who was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on charges of drug smuggling, has been cleared by the Sharjah court. In an Instagram post, Chrisann’s brother Kevin…
- Middle East
Syria: Israeli strikes on Damascus injure soldier
Damascus: A Syrian soldier was seriously injured, early Wednesday, as a result of Israeli air strikes that targeted points near Damascus, SANA News Agency reported. The Syrian air defences engaged Israeli missiles…
- Middle East
China, Arab countries sign investments worth USD 10B in Riyadh
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced the signing of 30 investment deal worth 10 billion dollars between the Chinese and the Arab world, during the first day of the 10th…
- World
Video: Manchester City players say Alhamdulillah after winning Champions League
A video clip has gone viral on social media platforms showing Manchester City football players saying Alhamdulillah (all praise is due to Allah) after defeating Italian giant Inter Milan. City won the…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi gets 40 applications for civil marriage from expats per day
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) receives an average of 40 civil marriage applications from expats per day, equivalent to four files processed per working hour, the Emirates News Agency…
- Middle East
Saudi eases restrictions on Shia pilgrims’ visits to Al-Baqi cemetery
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has allowed Shia pilgrims to visit Jannat Al-Baqi cemetery in Madinah. The restrictions have been eased during this year’s Haj from June 23 to July 1,…
- Middle East
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi: Ticket prices, timings; all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: If you are on a visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) and looking for an adventure, the world’s largest aquarium, ‘SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’, is the place to be! The Yas…
- Middle East
UAE exempts Emirates Group employees from unemployment insurance scheme
Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Group on Friday announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) unemployment insurance scheme is not mandatory for their employees. Emirates Group subsidiaries include Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates and…
- Middle East
Child dies on Turkish Airlines flight after emergency landing in Budapest
An 11-year-old boy onboard a Turkish Airlines (THY) flight from Istanbul to New York City died after his plane made an emergency landing in Budapest on Sunday morning, local media reported. Budapest…
- Middle East
Now get business licence in UAE in just 45 minutes
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) gives entrepreneurs in the country the opportunity to start a new business by obtaining a licence in just 45 minutes, the…
- Middle East
Kuwait cracks down on 964 illegal expats in five months
Kuwait: Kuwait has arrested around 964 illegal expatriates in the past five months for violating residency and labour laws, according to recent data issued by the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM). Domestic…
- Middle East
Madinah recruits over 9900 workers to serve Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: Ahead of Haj season, the authorities in Madinah, Saudi Arabia have recruited more than 9900 workers to serve pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Madinah Municipality said that they…
