- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Haj pilgrims can now buy Zamzam water at the airport
Riyadh: As Thousands of foreign pilgrims continue to leave Saudi Arabia after performing Haj pilgrimage, the King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah has allocated four halls inside the airport for selling…
- Middle East
Scam Alert: Riyadh Air warns against fake job posts
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, has warned job seekers about fake job websites trying to scam unsuspecting applicants. The airline encouraged potential candidates to only engage with…
- Middle East
UAE announces expansion of Emiratisation targets, fines for pvt sector firms
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Tuesday announced the expansion of its Emiratisation programme in the private sector. The new plan will now…
- Middle East
UAE driving license: ‘One-day test’ launched
Abu Dhabi: To make getting a driver’s license easier and faster, Sharjah Police General Command’s Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department has launched a ‘One-Day Test’ initiative. The new initiative, which launched on…
- Middle East
Here are the UAE social media rules you must know, fine up to Rs 2 cr
Abu Dhabi: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it is important for users of social media to abide by the rules and restrictions established by the local government and the provisions of…
- India
Flydubai flights between UAE, north India unaffected by heavy rains
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based airline, flydubai’s flights to and from several states in north India were unaffected by heavy rainfall since Saturday, June 8, local media reported. “Our flights are operating on schedule,”…
- Middle East
New Islamic Year 1445: UAE announces holiday for public sector employees
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
Saudi Arabia welcomes citizens, residents of GCC for Umrah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah on Tuesday welcomed citizens, and residents of the Kingdom and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, for the new season of Umrah,…
- Middle East
Kuwait to print 100,000 copies of Quran with Swedish translation
Kuwait: The Kuwait government has announced printing of 100,000 copies of the Quran translated into Swedish language, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The decision was taken in response to the desecration of…
- Middle East
Two car bombs kill at least eight in northern Syria
Damascus: Eight people including three children were killed in two separate car bombings in Jarabulus in northern Syria. On Sunday evening, a car carrying three children among five people exploded in front…
- Middle East
940 minors held in Kuwait since Jan for driving sans licence
Kuwait: Kuwait’s general directorate of traffic revealed that a total of 940 juveniles were arrested in the country for driving without a licence during the first half of 2023, local media reported.…
- Middle East
Here’s how to get Haj completion certificate online
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced steps for issuing the Haj completion certificate for the year 1444 AH. Pilgrims wishing to obtain the certificate can download…
- Middle East
UAE, Azerbaijan introduce visa-free travel
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Azerbaijan have agreed to a mutual visa exemption, allowing their citizens to travel freely between the two countries. The agreement which came into effect on July…
- Middle East
Dubai Court launches first inheritance department for non-Muslims
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Courts has established its first inheritance department for non-Muslims residing in the emirates, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported. This development allows non-Muslims to prepare and implement their will according…
- Middle East
Palestinian woman shot at by Israeli forces in Jerusalem
A 60-year-old Palestinian woman was injured by Israeli forces after she tried to stab a security guard at a light rail station near Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem on Sunday, Palestinian media reported.…
