- Middle East
Saudi Arabia installs air fresheners on roads leading to Prophet’s Mosque
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have introduced smart devices that spray perfume in the air on the streets used by pilgrims heading to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah,…
- Middle East
These three emirates are among the world’s safest cities
Three emirates of the UAE are among the top five world’s five safest cities in the 2023 safety index among more than 330 urban areas, according to data released by Numbeo, a…
- Middle East
Emirates airline serves over 40M chocolates a year
Abu Dhabi: Ahead of World Chocolate Day on July 7, Dubai-based airline, Emirates has announced it serves more than 40 million pieces of chocolate every year. Sweetening the travel experience with the world’s…
- India
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw: Indian expat from Kerala wins 2 cash prizes on same day
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won two cash prizes on the same day in the recently held Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winner Ajimon Kochuman, who…
- Middle East
UAE: 36-yr-old Kerala man wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty-Free draw
Abu Dhabi: A 36-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Kerala won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,24,85,900) on Wednesday in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 4.25M visit Prophet’s Mosque in one week
Riyadh: A total of 4,252,000 worshippers and visitors visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during the period of 7 to 14 Dhul-Hijjah corresponding to June 25 to July 2, the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 42 blind men, women perform Haj this year
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Association of the Blind (Kafeef) sponsored 42 visually challenged men and women with their companions, to perform the Haj pilgrimage this year. The blind pilgrims performed…
- Middle East
Sheikh Hamdan launches world’s largest waste-to-energy facility
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has launched the world’s largest and most efficient waste-to-energy facility…
- Middle East
Death toll of Palestinians due to Israeli military operation on Jenin rises to 12
The death toll from the Israeli military operation on Jenin and its refugee camp in the West Bank has risen to 12 and injured over 100 others, according to the Palestinian Health…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia starts issuing electronic visas for Umrah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has started issuing electronic visas for Umrah, days after the success of the Haj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Saudi Ministry of…
- World
Mosque desecrated for 5th time in New Mexico, police action urged
The Portales Islamic Center in eastern New Mexico, United States, was vandalised five times between June 1 to June 23, local media reported. Ahmed Benssouda, director of the mosque, said that the…
- Middle East
Jobs in UAE: Emirates is hiring; know salary, eligibility & more
Abu Dhabi: If you’re looking for a job in aviation sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there’s an opportunity for you. Dubai-based Emirates Group on Tuesday announced a major recruitment drive…
- Middle East
Saudi: Over 17K arrested for attempting to perform Haj without permit
Riyadh: The security authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have arrested 17,615 people for attempting to perform Haj without the necessary permit this year, according to the Director of Public…
- Middle East
Pope Francis condemns desecration of Quran in Sweden
The Pope of the Vatican, Francis II, condemned the Quran burning in Sweden, saying he felt “angry and disgusted” to see the Muslims’ holy book being desecrated. In an interview published on Monday…
- Middle East
Low-cost Indian airline introduces new flights between Hyderabad-RAK
Abu Dhabi: Strengthening its international operations, India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo, has announced a new daily direct flight between Hyderabad and Ras Al Khaimah from June 15. The new addition to the summer…
