- India
First-ever statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Sultanate of Oman
Muscat: India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Monday unveiled the first ever statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Indian Embassy in Oman. V Muraleedharan unveiled the statue in…
- Middle East
Saudi releases Iran man arrested over Qassem Soleimani’s picture
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia released the Iranian pilgrim, Khalil Dardmand, who was arrested during the Haj pilgrimage in July, because of the picture of the martyr Qassem…
- Middle East
Pakistan denies visa to Shihab Chottur after he walks 3,000 km for Haj
The Pakistani government has refused to grant a visa to a 29-year-old man from Kerala who covered 3,000 kilometer journey on foot to Makkah to perform Haj. On Sunday, the Shahi Imam…
- Middle East
Oman to soon launch India’s RuPay card, UPI platform
Muscat: Oman is all set to launch India’s RuPay card and UPI platform, the Indian indigenous system of electronic payment, which will benefit the huge Indian diaspora in the country, local media…
- Middle East
Yemen truce ends without extension: UN envoy
Sanaa: The United Nations envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, announced on Sunday that the government and the Houthis have not reached an agreement to extend the truce that had been in place…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Man harrases Korean band ‘Ateez’, arrested
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday arrested a man for harassing a Korean band Ateez on their arrival at the Riyadh airport. The Saudi authorities arrested…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia extends Umrah visa to 3 months for all pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the extension of Umrah visa to three months for pilgrims from all over the world, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Saudi Arabia’s…
- Middle East
Al Wasl Dome come backs to life as Expo City Dubai officially opens
Abu Dhabi: The legacy of Expo 2020 lives on. Expo City Dubai, a new hub for innovation and inspiration, officially opened its door on Saturday, October 1. Expo City Dubai officially opened…
- Middle East
Indian MoS V Muraleedharan to embark on 2-day visit to Oman
Muscat: India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan will embark upon a two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman from October 3 to 4. Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in…
- Middle East
Iran arrests musician for composing song from protesters’ tweets
Tehran: Iran Human Rights reported that the Iranian authorities has arrested artist Shervin Hajipour, whose music clip in support of the popular protests gained millions of views. Hajipour reportedly arrested on Thursday,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Rare Omani manuscript of the Holy Quran at Riyadh Book Fair
Riyadh: A rare Omani manuscript of the Holy Quran has been admired by visitors to the Riyadh International Book Fair, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The manuscript of “Quran of the…
- Middle East
Kuwaiti Emir accepts govt’s resignation, appoints it as caretaker
Kuwait: The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Sunday announced the acceptance of the government’s resignation. However, the government has been assigned the responsibility to take care of businesses…
- Middle East
UAE announces public sector holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced on Saturday that October 8, will be a public holiday for public sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. A…
- Middle East
UAE: Petrol, diesel prices drop for third month in a row
Abu Dhabi: The selling price of petrol and diesel drops across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the month of October 2022 by 38 fils per litre, according to data from the…
- Middle East
How global energy crisis aids Gulf countries to create stronger influence
The indications are clear and strong that the Gulf countries will likely remain as important in global affairs in the coming decades as they were in the 20th century, a report prepared…
