- Middle East
Saudi urges increased efforts to combat misuse of religion for politics
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh has called for intensifying efforts to combat the misuse of religion for political purposes, the Saudi…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE astronaut shares some of his preferred Jiu Jitsu techniques in space
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has shared a video of him showing some of his Jiu Jitsu techniques in the International Space Station (ISS). Taking to X…
- Middle East
8 held for shooting at Shah Cheragh shrine in Iran; OIC condemns attack
A day after the attack on Iran’s Shah Cheragh shrine, which left one person dead and injured eight others, the Iranian authorities on Monday, August 14, arrested eight foreign suspects. The chief…
- Middle East
387 held in UAE in 2 year during anti-money laundering operation
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has arrested 387 internationally wanted suspects and seized more than Dirhams 4 billion (Rs 90,66,35,76,320) in the past two years in a major crackdown on…
- India
3 expats win Rs 22.62L each in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw
Abu Dhabi: Two Indian and one Bangladeshi expatriate are among the four winners who bagged the grand prize of Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,62,239) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly…
- Middle East
Saudi: Robot to assist visitors, pilgrims at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deployed artificial intelligence-powered “guidance robot” to assist visitors and Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The robot provides the necessary information, demonstrates…
- Middle East
Brazilian star Neymar signs 2-year deal with Saudi club Al-Hilal
Brazilian and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, has reportedly signed a two-year contract to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, and will underwent a medical test on Monday, August 14.…
- Middle East
UAE: Pakistani motion designer wins Rs 2 lakh in Emirates draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Pakistani expat won the grand prize of Dirhams 10,000 (Rs 2,25,855) in the latest Emirates Draw Mega7. The winner Talal Tariq Khalil— bagged the mega…
- Middle East
Dubai police felicitates resident for reporting reckless driving
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai police’s traffic department on Sunday, August 13, honoured resident Ellie Marie Perrier for reporting reckless driving through the ‘We Are All Police’ programme. Colonel Muhammad Al Qaydi, acting…
- Middle East
UAE golden visa: Can professionals with salary less Dh 30K apply?
Abu Dhabi: If you are a skilled professional and want to apply for United Arab Emirates (UAE) golden visa but do not meet the salary requirement, you can still apply for it.…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi police warn residents of new cyber frauds
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have warned residents against new methods used by fraudsters to dupe victims online. The force on Sunday, August 13, warned of the dangers posed by cybercriminals claiming…
- Middle East
Overstay fines in UAE: Here’s how to pay and avoid them next time
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has standardised the fines for overstaying your visa. Residents, tourists and overstay visitor visa holders will now have…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia seeks to join 6th-gen fighter jet project ‘Tempest’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is seeking to join the project to develop the sixth-generation fighter jets along with United Kingdom (UK), Italy and Japan, British daily Financial Times reported.…
- Middle East
FIFA 23 introduces Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina wearing hijab
Moroccan footballer Nouhaila Benzina has become the first player to wear a headscarf in a FIFA 23 video game. In the latest major update for FIFA 23, called Game Update 16, EA…
- Middle East
Israel FM: We will not allow Saudi Arabia to open consulate in Jerusalem
Israel on Sunday, August 13, said it will not allow the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to open a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem. Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen told a Tel Aviv…
