- Middle East
Video shows massive fire engulfs residential building in UAE’s Ajman
Abu Dhabi: A massive fire broke out in a residential building in United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Ajman city on Friday afternoon, August 11, has been put out. The incident took place in a…
- Middle East
Aysu Turkoglu becomes first Turkish woman to swim across North Channel
Ankara: Aysu Turkoglu became the first Turkish woman to swim across the North Channel on Wednesday, August 9. At just 22 years of age, the endurance swimmer is also the youngest Turkish…
- Middle East
Israeli forces shoot dead another Palestinian youth in West Bank
A 23-year-old Palestinian youth was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces during an incursion in a Tulkarem refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Friday, August 11, Palestinian Information Center (PIC)…
- Middle East
Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shares new video of UAE from space
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who has been preparing to return home this month, has captured a new video of his country from the International Space Station (ISS). Taking…
- Middle East
Watch: Pakistani rider honoured for removing road barrier in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ministry of human resources and emiratisation (MoHRE) has honoured a Pakistani delivery man after a video of him removing a road barrier from a busy…
- India
UAE: 32-yr-old Indian engineer on a world tour to spread Gandhi’s message reaches RAK
A 32-year-old Indian engineer, who has been touring the world on foot or bicycle to spread Mahatma Gandhi’s message of peace and non-violence, arrived in United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently after covering…
- India
UAE: Indian porter wins Rs 2 cr in latest Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirhams one million (Rs 2,25,31,444) in the 140th Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner Venkata— matched five out…
- Middle East
Iran: 90 journalists held since anti-hijab protests began in Sept 2022
Tehran: More than 90 journalists have been arrested or summoned by the Iranian authorities since the protests triggered in September 2022 by the death of Mahsa Amini in custody. “The Support Committee for…
- Middle East
Jobs in Dubai: Emirates continues hiring cabin crew; know salary, requirements
Abu Dhabi: If you’re looking for a job in aviation sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), here’s an opportunity for you. Dubai-based Emirates Group will be holding open days to recruit…
- Middle East
When does the new school term start in Dubai? Know date here
Abu Dhabi: While there are still a few weeks left in summer vacation, parents with children in school are wrapping up the holidays as they prepare for the new academic term. Dubai’s…
- Entertainment
Kuwait, Lebanon ban Barbie movie
The highly awaited Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has been banned in Kuwait and Lebanon due to its promotion of homosexuality. A spokesman for the Kuwaiti ministry of information said on Wednesday, August 9,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s GACA announces success of operational plan for Haj 1444
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the successful conclusion of the Haj season 1444 AH at the level of the air transport system, the…
- Middle East
No framework agreed for Saudi-Israel normalisation deal: White House
The White House said on Wednesday, August 9, that no agreement had been reached yet to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but it pledged to continue working toward it. “There’s…
- Middle East
India-UAE flight prices shoot up 200%; know cost here
Airfare prices between cities in India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have skyrocketed by up to 200 percent, forcing many to postpone their return until fares drop by mid-September. Many expats…
- Middle East
41 die after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia’s coast
At least 41 migrants including three children have lost their lives in shipwrecks off the coasts of Tunisia and Western Sahara, local media reported. Four survivors— three men and a woman were…
