- Middle East
Mahsa Amini’s custodial death ‘unfortunate’, says Iranian police
Tehran: Iranian police described the death of Mahsa Amini in custody as an “unfortunate accident” that they hope is not repeated, the Iranian Fars news agency reported. 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, fell into a coma…
- Middle East
UAE among top 10 destinations for relocation of expats: Survey
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the number one destination in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and among the world’s top ten destinations out of 197 countries for expats to relocate, a…
- Middle East
Qatar-based Kerala man wins lottery worth Rs 65L in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket
Doha: A Qatar-based Kerala man won the grand prize of Dirhams 300,000 (Rs 65,14,12) in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw held on Saturday, September 8. The winner of the draw Rakesh Sasidharan bagged…
- Middle East
Dubai vehicle number plate ‘AA 13’ auctioned for Rs 9 crore
Abu Dhabi: A fancy vehicle license plate number in Dubai was sold for Dirhams 4.42 million (Rs 9,56,12,074) at an auction on Saturday. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said that the…
- Middle East
Biden nominate veteran diplomat as US ambassador to UAE
US President Joe Biden has nominated veteran diplomat Martina Anna Tkadlec Strong to be the next US ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The White House said in a press statement…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Women will drive Haramain train by the end of 2022
Riyadh: The women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will drive the train at the end of 2022, according to a Saudi rail official. The Saudi women leaders are currently being…
- Middle East
UAE: Rs 4 lakhs fine, jail term for hit and run accident
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Public Prosecution announced the imposition of a fine of up to 20,000 Dirhams (Rs 4,33,909) and jail term for those motorist who flee the scene…
- India
India to increase flight services to UAE to reduce spike in airfares: MoS V Muraleedharan
Abu Dhabi: India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said on Friday that his government will take steps to increase flight services between India and the UAE to reduce the massive…
- Middle East
Dubai: Vending machines offer free freshly-baked bread for needy
Abu Dhabi: The Mohammed bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy (MBRGCEC) on Saturday announced the launch of the ‘Bread for All’ initiative that offers free freshly-baked bread through vending machines across Dubai…
- Middle East
Indian artist creates life-sized wax statue of Dubai Prince
A 34-year-old Bangalore artist has set a new record by creating a handmade wax statue of Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum out of 120 kg of…
- Middle East
Watch: Iranian women remove headscarves in protest at Mahsa Amini’s funeral
Tehran: Several Iranian women on Saturday took off their headscarves as a mark of protest against the mandatory hijab during the funeral of Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested by the…
- Middle East
Dubai: GCC’s first ever fashion, lifestyle ‘phygital’ store opens
Abu Dhabi: The GCC’s leading fashion eCommerce destination, 6thStreet.com has opened the region’s first-ever phygital (physical plus digital) store in Dubai Hills Mall on Friday. 6thStreet.com is located on the ground floor…
- 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…
