- Middle East
UAE to implement midday work ban from June 15; Dh50K fine
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has banned working under the sun from June 15. The ministry said that working under direct sunlight will not be allowed from…
- Middle East
Haj 2023: Saudi announces largest operational plan in history
Riyadh: With the Haj season approaching only a few weeks away, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has put in place the “largest operational plan” in the history of the presidency. The…
- Middle East
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals future at Saudi club Al-Nassr
Riyadh: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, revealed that he will continue with his Saudi Arabian football club, Al-Nassr next season, after his arrival in January. This comes after rumours spread about his imminent departure.…
- Middle East
Dubai ruler approves new plan for ‘Palm Jebel Ali’
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday launched the new plan for the “Palm Jebel Ali” project,…
- Middle East
Video: Here’s how astronauts do ablution, pray in outer space
Followers of the Saudi astronaut, Ali Al-Qarni, asked about the way he performs prayers in outer space, and he answered them practically in a video on social media. In a video clip,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Amazon opens fulfillment centre in Riyadh
Riyadh: Global e-commerce giant Amazon has opened its latest fulfilment centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The new facility will double Amazon’s storage capacity in the Kingdom, giving them more room to delight…
- Middle East
First Emirati woman wins Dh 1 million in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: in a first, an Emirati woman won a guaranteed raffle prize of one million Dirhams (Rs 2,25,21,187) in the Mahzooz draw. The winner of the draw Sahar Ali Hasan Jumaa…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s population crosses 32M, includes 13M expats
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s population has reached 3,21,75,224, according to the General Authority for Statistics. These statistics were released as part of the Saudi Arabia Census 2022, which officials say…
- Middle East
Royal fever sweeps Jordan ahead of Crown Prince’s wedding
The first royal wedding in Jordan in decades is being celebrated in the most magnificent way. The countdown to the upcoming wedding of the Jordanian Crown Prince has begun, and the news that is…
- Middle East
Will Karim Benzema leave Real Madrid to move to Saudi club in Rs 3629 cr deal?
Real Madrid captain, French-Algerian star Karim Benzema, has received a lucrative salary deal to join a Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, according to multiple media reports. The 35-year-old, who has a year left…
- Middle East
Watch: Saudi astronauts land safely on Earth
The two Saudi astronauts arrived on Earth on Wednesday morning after completing a successful eight-day AX-2 mission on the International Space Station (ISS). Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni made history as the…
- Middle East
Haj 2023: Saudi brings forward final exams date in Makkah
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have brought forward the date of the final exam for students in Makkah-based schools by one week. The Ministry of Education said…
- India
Saudi Arabia: Kerala man turns crorepati overnight, wins Rs 4.50 cr
Riyadh: A Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) based Indian expatriate from Kerala, won the grand prize of Dirhams 2 million (Rs 4,50,24,911) in the Idealz draw. Rinu Raj entered the draw that…
- Middle East
Video: Dubai hospital successfully delivers medicine via drone
Abu Dhabi: A Dubai hospital successfully delivered medicines to patients’ homes using drone technology, in a trial that has been described as the first of its kind in the Middle East. In…
- Middle East
UAE introduces new guidelines for Dubai residency visas
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has clarified new guidelines regarding the re-entry permit for residents staying outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for…
