- Middle East
Saudi plies over 9K EVs for Umrah pilgrims, Grand Mosque visitors
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has provided more than 9,000 electric vehicles (EV) for Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
- Middle East
Iran announces first arrests over poisoning of schoolgirls, more to follow
Tehran: The Iranian Ministry of Interior announced that many arrests have been made regarding the poisoning of female school students during the last months, Iranian media reported on Tuesday. “We have arrested…
- Middle East
Work on next lunar mission begins, reveals UAE space center official
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has already started working on a second rover to the moon, a top official from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) revealed on Wednesday,…
- Middle East
Who are the five women ambasaadors represent Saudi
In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has taken great steps to empower women and give them more opportunities. These efforts are part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s transformative…
- World
Cebu Pacific Air announces tickets as low as Rs 40 for its 27th anniversary
On the occasion of its 27th anniversary, Philippine budget airline Cebu Pacific Air has announced its ticket will cost 27 Philippine pesos (Rs 40). Those who book between March 6 and March…
- Middle East
Qatar names Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani as new PM
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, on Tuesday appointed Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani as Prime Minister, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman took…
- Middle East
UAE: Emirates Draw makes it easier to win Rs 222 crore; here’s how to participate
Emirates Draw, the UAE-based organisation, has announced a major change to its 100 million Dirhams (Rs 2,22,82,81,301) MEGA7 draw, the Middle East’s largest weekly draw. To simplify the process of winning, Emirates…
- Middle East
Israeli min orders demolition of Palestinian homes during Ramzan
Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, ordered the continuation of the demolition of Palestinian homes in Jerusalem during the holy month of Ramzan, leading to condemnation from the Palestinian Foreign…
- Middle East
Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire: Keralite finance manager, 55, wins Rs 8.18 cr
A 55-year-old Qatar-based Indian expatriate from Kerala won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,18,32,00) in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw that took place on Saturday evening,…
- Middle East
Dubai soon to have rest stops for delivery riders
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced its decision to construct rest stops for delivery riders in the country. RTA has issued a tender for the construction of three integrated…
- Middle East
UAE: Demand for Umrah rises ahead of Ramzan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing a significant rise in Umrah demand as Ramzan approaches, local media reported. Travel agents recorded a 65 percent rise compared to previous months. Many buses…
- Middle East
Watch: Ronaldo reacts to fan shouting ‘Lionel Messi is way better’
Riyadh: The Portuguese star and player of the Saudi club Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, was provoked after his team’s victory against Al-Batin by a young fan of the French player, Paris Saint-Germain, Lionel…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans imams from collecting donations during Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has warned imams and muezzin in mosques that collecting financial donations for fasting people or other iftar projects during Ramzan is prohibited. This came in a…
- Middle East
UAE: Private companies must hire Emirati staff by July 1 or face fines
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said private sector companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) need to hire more Emiratis by July 1 or face fines. The Ministry…
- Middle East
King Salman approves distribution of 1 million copies of Holy Quran
Riyadh: The custodian of the two holy mosques King Salman on Sunday approved the distribution of one million copies of the holy Quran abroad during the month of Ramzan 1444/2023, the Saudi…
