- Middle East
In a first, 5 Yemeni policewomen appointed to key security posts
Sanaa: For the first time in the history of Yemen, five policewomen has been appointed to key security posts in the Yemeni city of Taiz, local media reported. The five of them…
- Middle East
Iran sentences couple for over 10 years in prison after dancing in public
Tehran: An Iranian couple was sentenced to 10 and a half years in jail on Tuesday for dancing in Azadi Square in Iran’s capital Tehran. The Instagram influencers— 21-year-old Astiyazh Haghigi and…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: American comedian Kevin Hart to perform in Riyadh
Riyadh: The famous American comedian Kevin Hart is set to perform in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of his Reality Check tour of the Middle East. Kevin Hart will perform a one-off…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to sponsor FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s tourist authority is reportedly set to be sponsor of FIFA’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this year, local media reported. Visit Saudi is expected…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host 2027 Asian Football Confederation’s Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Wednesday, announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) won the hosting of the 2027 Asian Nations Cup, for the first time in its history, since…
- Middle East
UNICEF calls for protecting Palestine children amid increased violence
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) expressed concern about the recent escalation of violence, which left many children dead and injured in the occupied Palestinian territories. In a statement issued on Sunday…
- Middle East
Renowned Iranian filmmaker banned from travel for supporting protests
Tehran: The Iranian authorities imposed a travel ban on the well-known filmmaker Masoud Kimiai, after he expressed his support for the protests that have been sweeping the Islamic Republic for months. The…
- Middle East
OIC calls on European govts to punish those who offend Quran
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) called on the governments of European countries to take strict punitive measures against those who insult the Quran by burning copies in Sweden, the Netherlands, and…
- Middle East
Jake Paul v Tommy Fury set to face on February 26 in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The highly anticipated fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury has been officially announced on February 26 in Saudi Arabia. This will be the first time that YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul…
- Middle East
If situation escalates, headed for 3rd Palestine intifada: Israel newspaper
An Israeli newspaper warned, on Saturday morning, of the possibility of a third Palestinian intifada, if the security cabinet decided to carry out a major military operation in the cities of the West Bank.…
- Middle East
New Zealand-bound plane turns back to Dubai after 13-hour flight to nowhere
Currently, many strange incidents related to air travel are making the news. Ever since people started travelling again, all kinds of absurd things have been happening aboard airplanes. Here is such an…
- Middle East
Qatar extends Hayya Card validity for visitors until January 2024
Doha: The Qatari Ministry of Interior announced the extension of the validity of the Hayya card for fans and organizers from outside the country to enter Qatar untill January 24, 2024. The…
- Middle East
Birthday in February? Burj Khalifa to celebrate birthdays all month
Abu Dhabi: If you or your loved ones’ birthday falls before the end of February, you can have the longest greeting card in the world! In a new initiative, Dubai’s iconic skyscraper…
- India
Emirates Draw records over 130K Indian winners since 2021
Abu Dhabi: Over 130,000 Indian have won the Emirates Draw, the United Arab Emirates’ weekly prize-winning lucky draw since its launch on September 25, 2021. They have taken home more than Dirhams…
- Entertainment
Bollywood singer Kumar Sanu to headline concert in Jeddah
Jeddah: Bollywood singer Kumar Sanu is all set to perform a live concert in Jeddah on Friday, February 3 as part of a two-day music festival— Indian Cultural Night, local media reported. Kumar…
