- Middle East
Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holidays
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has officially announced the Eid Al-Fitr 1446 AH – 2025 holiday schedule for public sector employees. According to the announcement on Thursday, March 20, all…
- Middle East
Stranded in UAE: 87-year-old Indian man returns home to J&K
An 87-year-old Indian man, Rashid Anwar Dhar, has returned home safely to Jammu and Kashmir after being stranded in the Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an extended period. Dhar, who was…
- Middle East
Watch: Heavy rain pours down on pilgrims performing Umrah in Makkah
Thousands of pilgrims performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, experienced a deeply spiritual moment on Thursday, March 20, as heavy rain poured down over the holy city. A…
- Middle East
Shawwal moon sighting impossible on March 29, says IAC
The International Astronomy Centre (IAC) has confirmed that the Shawwal crescent moon will be impossible to sight on Saturday, March 29, 2025, across all Arab and Islamic countries. In a statement on…
- Middle East
Hyderabad man dies in Saudi Arabia, father seeks body’s repatriation
Hyderabad: The father of Mohammed Maqsood Hussain, a 32-year-old resident of Bagh-e-Jahara, Hyderabad, has appealed to the external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar to help bring back his son’s mortal remains after…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza, Syria
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of over 400 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, March 18. In…
- Middle East
Over 14M people pray at Prophet’s Mosque in first half of Ramzan
More than 14 million people have performed prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during the first half of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. This is in line with the comprehensive services provided…
- Middle East
India expresses concern over situation in Gaza
India has expressed deep concern over the escalating situation in Gaza following the most intense Israeli airstrikes since the fragile ceasefire took effect on January 19. More than 400 Palestinians, mostly women…
- Middle East
India-UAE airfares could drop by 20 pc if capacity expands: Report
Airfares between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could see a reduction of up to 20 percent if air travel capacity doubles over the next five years. According to a report…
- Middle East
New traffic law in Kuwait: Women driving in niqab to be fined
Kuwait City: The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has announced that the women found violating the ban on wearing the niqab or burqa while driving under the new traffic law will face…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2025: UAE announces holidays for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced Eid Al-Fitr 2025 holiday dates for private sector employees across the country. According to an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources and…
- World
Eiffel Tower in hijab: Promotional video sparks controversy
A promotional video by the Dutch modest clothing brand Merrachi has ignited controversy in France. The advertisement, created for Ramzan, features the Eiffel Tower draped in a hijab and abaya, symbolising support…
- Middle East
Dubai issues new regulation for free zone firms
In a major move to boost business flexibility, Dubai’s Executive Council has issued Resolution No. (11) of 2025, allowing free zone firms to operate beyond their designated zones. The resolution was issued…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches special prayer rooms for women at Grand Mosque
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has allocated special prayer rooms for women within the Grand Mosque during the holy…
- Middle East
20 incense, fragrance rounds at Grand Mosque daily during Ramzan
The Grand Mosque in Makkah is witnessing 20 daily rounds of incense and fragrance throughout the holy month of Ramzan. This initiative is part of an intensified effort by the General Authority…
