- World
British Airways includes jumpsuit, headscarf options for cabin crew
British Airways has unveiled a new uniform for the first time in nearly 20 years, noting that it includes a modern suit, the first of its kind for the airline, an option…
- Middle East
Iran executes two more men over ongoing anti-hijab protests
Tehran: The Iranian authorities on Saturday, executed two men for allegedly killing a security official during ongoing anti-hijab protests movement in the country for nearly four months. The two men, who were executed,…
- Middle East
UAE: 1st of Ramzan, Eid-Al-Fitr 2023 likely to fall on these dates
Abu Dhabi: The holy month of Ramzan 1444 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) -2023 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to begin on Thursday,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla listed among 7 wonders of the World for 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s heritage city of AlUla has been included in the list of seven wonders of the world for the year 2023, according to Conde Nast Traveler. The…
- Middle East
Anoud Al-Asmari, first Saudi woman referee to get FIFA badge
Riyadh: Anoud Al-Asmari on Thursday became the first Saudi female referee to receive the international badge from the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA), according to the list announced by the local…
- Middle East
Employment in Saudi’s non-oil sector rises to its highest in 5 yrs
Riyadh: Hiring at companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector rose at its strongest pace in almost five years in December. Companies sought to increase their staffing capacities in response…
- Middle East
Kuwait announces launch of 1st satellite, KuwaitSat 1 into space
Kuwait has successfully launched the first satellite, “KuwaitSat 1”, into space via a missile from a base in the US state of Florida, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The Kuwaiti satellite…
- Middle East
Saudi: Haj 2023 registration opens for residents, citizens
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday announced the start of the registration period for the Haj pilgrimage 2023 for citizens and residents in the Kingdom, offering four packages for…
- Middle East
Israel frees Palestinian prisoner Karim Younis after 40 yrs in jail
The Israeli authotirities on Thursday released the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner Karim Younis, after 40 years in jail. 66-year-old dean of the Palestinian prisoners was released after he completed his 40-year sentence in…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to launch ‘individual pilgrims’ service
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will soon launch the “Individual Pilgrims” service to easily apply for Haj from outside the country through the online platform Nusk, local media reported. The…
- Middle East
Saudi announces registration of world’s largest competition for Quran recitation, Adhan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the registration of the world’s largest competition for Quran recitation and Adhan (call for prayers), with prizes exceeding 12 million Saudi riyals (Rs…
- Middle East
Iran releases actress Taraneh Alidoosti after 18 days in custody
Tehran: Iranian authorities on Wednesday released prominent Iranian actress, Taraneh Alidoosti, 18 days after she was detained over her support for the protest movement. 38-year-old Taraneh Alidoosti, star of Asghar Farhadi’s Oscar-winning…
- Hyderabad
Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire: Hyderabadi wins Rs 8.27 cr
Hyderabad: A 53-year-old Hyderabad-based civil contractor won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,27,72,150) on Wednesday, January 4 in the first Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw of 2023. The winner…
- Middle East
Iran: Maryam Akbari Monfared, jailed for 13 years, shares her ordeal
Tehran: Political prisoner Maryam Akbari Monfared, has shared a letter from inside her “hell-like” prison, after completing 13 long years in jail, local media reported. 47-year-old Maryam Akbari Monfared was arrested in…
- Middle East
Iranian chess player Sara Khadem who contested without hijab moves to Spain
One of Iran’s top-ranked female chess players, Sara Khadem, arrived in Spain on Tuesday after receiving warnings not to return to Iran. The reason for the warnings was that Khadem competed in…
