- Middle East
Hamas making efforts to restore relations with Saudi Arabia: Ismail Haniyeh
The head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Hamas movement, Ismail Haniyeh, revealed that there are efforts by the movement to restore its relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, cut…
- Entertainment
Marvel introduces Israeli superhero ‘Sabra’; freshens wounds of 1982 massacre
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) revealed a new character who will play an Israeli superhero in the upcoming Captain America movie series, which will be portrayed by Israeli actress Shira Haas. This move sparked…
- Middle East
Looking for IT jobs in UAE? Emirates announces recruitment drive; here’s how to apply
Abu Dhabi: If you’re looking for a technical job in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there’s an opportunity for you. Dubai-based international aviation holding company Emirates Group announced a major recruitment drive…
- Technology
UAE: Long queues at Dubai Mall to buy iPhone 14; sold out in 45 mins
Abu Dhabi: Hundreds of people on Friday queued in front of Apple stores in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other regions of the world as the American technology giant began selling its latest…
- Middle East
Haramain Express reduces travel time to 2 hrs between Makkah, Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s fast train service, the Haramain Express, allows Umrah pilgrims to travel from the holy city of Makkah to Madinah in just 2 hours and 20 minutes,…
- Middle East
Iranian woman dies after being beaten into coma by cops over ‘improper hijab’
Tehran: A 22-year-old Iranian woman who fell into a coma shortly after being arrested for not complying with the country’s mandatory hijab rules, died on Friday, Iranian media reported. Mahsa Amini who…
- Middle East
UAE: 28-yr-old Indian accountant wins Rs 21.73 lakh in Mahzooz Draw
Abu Dhabi: A 28-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian accountant has won the grand prize of 100,000 Dirham (Rs 21,73,078) in the 93rd Mahzooz weekly draw in Dubai. The winner of…
- Kerala
35-year-old Kerala businessman wins Rs 7.9 cr in Dubai Duty Free
A 35-year-old Indian businessman from Kerala won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 7,98,36,500) in the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday in Concourse A of the Dubai International…
- Middle East
NEOM launches media village to support production of largest international films
Riyadh: NEOM announced the opening of NEOM Media Village and Jeddah Desert Studios, which contain the largest sound studios and film production support facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Through the…
- Middle East
SDAIA, Google Cloud launch AI program to empower 25,000 women
Riyadh: The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) and Google Cloud have launched the Elevate program, which aims to empower women globally to pursue careers in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.…
- Middle East
Saudi: Al Sudais urges worshippers to abide by rules of the two holy mosques
Riyadh: The Head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Sudais has called on worshippers and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi retains top spot as world’s most pandemic-resilient city
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has once again topped the list of the world’s most pandemic-resilient city globally for its advanced and robust infrastructure, commitment and leadership, Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported.…
- Middle East
Egypt releases Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Al-Najdi
Cairo: The Egyptian investigative authorities on Wednesday released Al-Jazeera journalist Ahmed Al-Najdi, whom Cairo had held in pretrial detention on charges of spreading false news. 67-year-old Ahmed Al-Najdi, who has been detained since August 2020, was…
- Middle East
Saudi develops AI algorithms to help pilgrims visiting holy sites
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is developing and deploying artificial intelligence algorithms across the country to help manage crowds and streamline services for pilgrims visiting holy sites, the Saudi Press Agency…
- Middle East
First marble pillar of Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu temple placed
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) ministers and Indian officials participated in the installation ceremony of the first marble pillar of the temple under construction in Abu Dhabi. On Tuesday, September 13,…
