- Middle East
Dubai court raises Indian bizman ‘Abu Sabah’ fine to Rs 358 cr in money laundering case
Dubai: The Dubai Court of Appeal has increased the penalty against Dubai-based Indian businessman Balvinder Singh Sahni, known as ‘Abu Sabah’, ordering him and his associates to jointly pay Dirham 150 million…
- World
UNRWA chief warns Gaza faces ‘hell on earth’ as war and starvation deepen crisis
Gaza Strip: The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has issued a stark warning that Palestinians in Gaza Strip are facing death either from constant bombardment or from hunger, as…
- Middle East
CBSE schools in Gulf region exempted from APAAR ID requirement
In a move that brings relief to Indian expatriate students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that schools located outside India, including those in the Gulf countries, are no…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Certified food safety specialist now required in central kitchens
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) now requires a certified food safety specialist in every central kitchen, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced. The new rules aim to improve food…
- Middle East
Watch: Cars swept away as flash floods hit Saudi Arabia’s Asir
Riyadh: Heavy rains on Wednesday night, August 27, triggered flash floods in Muhayil, a city in Asir Province, Saudi Arabia, submerging streets, damaging property, and sweeping away several cars. Emergency teams were…
- Middle East
Indian Embassy in Kuwait announces new passport photo rules
Kuwait City: The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has announced that starting September 1, 2025, only International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)-compliant passport photographs will be accepted for passport applications. The embassy issued the…
- Middle East
Hyderabad expat among 4 killed in bus-truck collision in Iraq
Baghdad: A Hyderabad expat, Syed Akber Ali Abedi, was among four people killed in a tragic bus-truck collision in southern Iraq while returning to Kuwait after attending the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala.…
- Middle East
Prophet Muhammad’s birthday: UAE announces holiday for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced Friday, September 5, as a paid holiday for all private sector employees to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The announcement,…
- Middle East
Dubai launches digital training platform for new drivers
Dubai: New drivers in Dubai can now undergo training and qualification through the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) digital platform Tadreeb. The system links all accredited driving schools, digitises the licensing process,…
- Middle East
Groom killed by celebratory gunfire at wedding in northern Turkey
Ankara: A wedding celebration in northern Turkey reportedly ended in tragedy after the groom was fatally shot by celebratory gunfire just hours after his marriage ceremony. The incident took place around 12:30…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches Humain Chat, Arabic-first AI app
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched Humain Chat, a new Arabic-first conversational AI application developed by Humain, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company. The service, available on web, iOS…
- Middle East
Hyderabad mother in Saudi Arabia kills 3 children, attempts to end life
Hyderabad: A 33-year-old Hyderabad woman allegedly killed her three children before attempting suicide at their residence in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday evening, August 26. Speaking to Siasat.com, a member of…
- Middle East
Palestinian journalist Hassan Douhan killed in Israeli strike on Gaza’s Khan Younis
Gaza Strip: Palestinian journalist Hassan Douhan, a correspondent for Al-Hayat Al-Jadida newspaper, was killed on Monday evening, August 25, after Israeli occupation forces opened fire on his tent in the Al-Mawasi area…
- Middle East
Indian expat dies in Saudi Arabia a day after returning from vacation
Dammam: In a heart-wrenching incident, a 43-year-old Indian expatriate died of a heart attack less than 24 hours after returning to Saudi Arabia from his first vacation in two years, according to…
- Middle East
Oman to soon launch Golden Visa for investors
Muscat: Oman will start a new Golden Visa programme for investors on Sunday, August 31. The visa aims to attract people from around the world to invest in Oman and help the…
