- World
China calls for large-scale peace conference on Gaza conflict
Beijing: As the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas intensifies, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a larger-scale, more authoritative and effective international peace conference to resolve the…
- Middle East
UAE: 35-year-old Palestinian cancer patient flown from Gaza dies
Abu Dhabi: A 35-year-old Palestinian woman who arrived from the Gaza Strip for treatment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) passed away on Monday, January 15. The Ministry of Health and Prevention…
- Middle East
Gulf Cooperation Council contract awards surge by 88% in 2023
Contractors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have secured a record-breaking 205 billion dollars (Rs 1,69,89,04,70,00,000) in contract awards in 2023. The 2023 saw an 88 percent increase of projects awarded…
- Middle East
Killing, displacing Palestinians unacceptable: Qatar Emir
Amid the ongoing Israel’s aggression on the people of Gaza Strip, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said that the killing and displacement of Palestinians is a line that cannot be…
- India
Saudi Arabia: Indian embassy helps 3 stranded workers return
Riyadh: The Indian embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has helped three Indian female workers return home safely. The female workers recently sought help from the embassy after they faced work-related issues in…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) on Monday, January 15, announced the launch of the new main stadium in the city of Qiddiya, which will bear the name…
- Middle East
UAE: Millionaire makers Mahzooz, Emirates Draw in race to become sole operator
Mahzooz and Emirates Draw, the most popular gaming and raffles draw operators in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are competing to become the country’s sole licence holder. Both operators have submitted bids…
- Middle East
100 days of war in Gaza: Continuous bombing, deaths, hunger & displacement
The war in Gaza, the longest and bloodiest between Israel and Palestinians since 1948, has reached its peak with no signs of a ceasefire in the near future. Over the past 100…
- Middle East
Watch: Dubai cops fulfills bride’s wish for jailed father to attend wedding
Dubai: In a heartwarming gesture, the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments in Dubai have fulfilled the wish of wish of a young Arab girl by allowing her inmate father to…
- Middle East
Iran releases two women journalists after 16 months in jail for covering Amini’s death
Iranian authorities have released two women journalists after 16 months in prison for covering the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. On Sunday, January 14, 30-year-old Niloufar Hamedi and 35-year-old…
- Middle East
Kuwait deports 1,470 expats in 11 days; here’s why
Kuwait has deported 1,470 expatriates of various nationalities for violating residency and labour laws in 11 days. In the past 10 days, the Residency Affairs Investigation Department has detained approximately 700 individuals…
- Middle East
Latifa City: Dubai’s ruler names new area after his mother
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and ruler of Dubai, has issued directives to name the new area designated for the housing project for citizens as ‘Latifa City’. The new area…