- Middle East
World Arabic Language Day to kick off at UNESCO HQ in Paris
The activities of World Arabic Language Day 2022 is scheduled to kick off at UNESCO headquarters in Paris under the theme—“The Contribution of the Arabic Language to Human Civilization and Culture” on…
- India
Dubai: 46-year-old Kerala man wins over Rs 8 cr in DDF draw
Abu Dhabi: A 46-year-old Dubai based Indian expatriate from Kerala won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,23,89,250) on Wednesday in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner of…
- Middle East
Women of Iran named Time’s 2022 ‘Heroes of the Year’
American news magazine Time on Wednesday named Iranian women its 2022 “heroes of the year” for leading mass protests across the country over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. The New York-based…
- Middle East
Nearly 30 million worshippers benefited from volunteering services at Grand Mosque
Riyadh: Nearly 30 million worshippers have benefited from volunteering services at the Grand Mosque in Makkah since the inception of last Hijra year until the first quarter of the current year (1444H),…
- Middle East
Iran seals businesses of football star Ali Daei for supporting anti-hijab protests
Tehran: Iranian judiciary has sealed the businesses of football player Ali Daei for supporting the ongoing protests in the country, since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. The orders were issued…
- Middle East
60% of Arab women exposed to digital violence
Over 60 percent of women in Arab countries have been exposed to digital violence, according to Saudi expert. The consultant in intellectual security and behavior modification specialist Fahdah Al Arefi, said in…
- Middle East
FIFA WC 2022: Japan coach bows in apology, players leave message of thanks to Qatar
Doha: The Japanese national team players presented themselves as exceptional model in the world of football, especially during their participation in the FIFA World Cup, which is currently being held in Qatar.…
- Middle East
China President Xi Jinping arrives in Saudi on 3-day official visit
Riyadh: China’s President Xi Jinping arrived on Wednesday, in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on an official visit that will last until Friday, December 9, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. This was…
- Middle East
9 Arab women on BBC’s 100 most influential women list of 2022
Nine women from the Arab countries, have joined global music phenomenon, Billie Eilish and actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas on the BBC’s 100 most influential women of 2022 from around the world. BBC’s…
- Middle East
Palestine honors Tunisian fan who raised its flag during World Cup
Doha: The Palestinian ambassador to Tunisia, Hayel Al-Fahoum, on Tuesday honored a fan who stormed the stadium of the Tunisia-France World Cup match in Qatar, raising the Palestinian flag. The Palestinian embassy…
- Middle East
Al-Jazeera submits slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s case to ICC
Qatari Al-Jazeera Media Network on Tuesday submitted the case of the assassination of Palestinian journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, by the Israeli occupation forces to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands.…
- Middle East
Sweden: Destroyed Quran left near entrance of Stockholm mosque
A mosque in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, was subjected to an Islamophobic attack where a copy of the Quran was destroyed and hung with chains near the entrance of a mosque. The…
- Middle East
Keralite football fan displays ‘Rebuild Babri Masjid’ banner at World Cup in Qatar
Doha: A banner in support of rebuilding Babri Masjid was displayed by Keralite football fan at the Lusail Stadium in Al-Wakrah at World Cup 2022 in Qatar. On Tuesday’s game between Portugal…
- Middle East
FIFA World Cup: England fan yells ‘Free Palestine’ on live Israel broadcast
Supporting the Palestinian cause and cheering for freedom for Palestine is no longer the preserve of Arab fans in the World Cup 2022, which Qatar is hosting. Where the fans of the…
- Middle East
Video: Liverpool icon Ian Rush listens to ‘Al-Fatiha’ during FIFA World Cup
Doha: A former Liverpool icon Ian Rush listening to Surah Al-Fatiha (first Surah—chapter of the Quran) recited by world-renowned Qari (Quran reciter) during World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Quran reciter Fatih Seferagic…
