- Technology
Jobs in UAE: Apple hiring for multiple roles — details here
Abu Dhabi: United States (US) technology giant Apple on Saturday announced new vacancies to run its retail operations at four stores located across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The iPhone maker currently…
- World
After Quran, Swedish police allows desecration of Torah, Bible
The Swedish Police on Friday gave permission for a gathering where they are expected to burn the Torah and Hebrew Bible in front of the Israeli Embassy’ in Stockholm. It is expected…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 49-yr-old man who swallowed car key saved
Riyadh: The medical team at a hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) saved the life of a 49-year-old man who accidentally swallowed car keys. The man had been admitted into…
- Middle East
Iran sentences woman for ‘hijab violation’ after tracking her via CCTV
Tehran: The Iranian authorities have sentenced a woman to prison for violating the hijab after being tracked via a ‘smart’ CCTV camera. According to the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRAI) organization…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host GCC, Central Asia summit on July 19
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to host an 18th consultative meeting of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Central Asian countries in Jeddah on…
- Middle East
New Islamic Year 1445: Sharjah announces 4-day holiday for public sector
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah government has announced a public holiday to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”)…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi launches virtual check-in service for People of Determination
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), has launched a virtual check-in initiative to train People of Determination for a seamless passenger journey at…
- World
‘No way in hell’: Ilhan Omar to skip Israeli Prez’s address to Congress
Washington: The Democratic United States (US) lawmaker, Ilhan Omar, has announced that she will not attend Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s upcoming joint address to Congress, citing ongoing tensions between the Israeli government…
- India
Mahzooz draw: 67-yr-old British expat becomes 51st guaranteed millionaire
Abu Dhabi: A 67-year-old Dubai-based British expat expatriate won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirham one million (Rs 2,23,51,745) in the 136th Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner Timothy James Stares— matched five…
- Middle East
New Islamic Year 1445: UAE announces holiday for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a holiday on July 21 to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the…
- Middle East
Quran desecration: Saudi Arabia welcomes UNHRC resolution
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution on religious hatred in the wake of a desecration of the copy of Holy Quran incident…
- India
Emirates Draw: 36-yr-old Indian welder from Kerala wins Rs 16 lakh
Abu Dhabi: A 36-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Kerala won the grand prize of Dirhams 75,000 (Rs 16,75,941) in the latest Emirates Draw. The winner Rakesh Kepparambath bagged the…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Emirates launches charter service for short GCC trips
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based airline, Emirates has launched new on-demand regional charter service for passengers who want to make short trips in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from Al Maktoum International Airport.…
- Middle East
Charlie Puth set to perform in Abu Dhabi; Check dates, tickets & more
Abu Dhabi: For the first time ever, Grammy-nominated musical sensation Charlie Puth is set to perform live in United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi on October 1. The American singer-songwriter will…
- Middle East
These are the world’s best destinations for expats in 2023
Bahrain has been ranked first among the Gulf countries and globally out of 53 destinations in the list of best countries to live and work in, said a new survey by global network InterNations. In…
