- Middle East
Kuwait: 9 Indian workers repatriated for celebrating Ram Temple inauguration
At least nine Indian workers in Kuwait were sacked from their jobs after celebrating the inauguration of Ram Temple at the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP),…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabadi techie wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
Hyderabad: A 53-year-old Saudi Arabia-based Hyderabadi man won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,30,85,150) on Wednesday, January 24, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Edward George,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia jumps 25 places in statistical performance index in 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has jumped 25 places during 2023 on the World Bank’s recent Statistical Performance Index (SPI) report. The Kingdom, represented by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT),…
- Middle East
Over 25K carpets rolled out daily at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
More than 25,000 carpets are rolled out daily at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia for the comfort of worshipers and pilgrims. The carpets are daily sterilized and perfumed using top-quality…
- Middle East
Dubai airport is world’s busiest this month — Here’s a list of top 10
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been the busiest airport in the world in January 2024, according to a study conducted by an aviation consultancy OAG. With more than 5 million seats, the…
- Middle East
UAE astronaut and minister Sultan Al Neyadi honoured by NASA
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut and minister Sultan Al Neyadi has been awarded for his exemplary service and contributions to space exploration by NASA at an event in Houston, United States of…
- Middle East
UAE golden visa: Dubai scraps minimum down payment for property investors
In a significant policy change, Dubai has scrapped the minimum down payment of Dirhams one million (Rs 2,26,31,327) for individuals seeking a golden visa through real estate investment. To be eligible for…
- Middle East
UAE: Who is eligible for exemption from Emirates ID fines?
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has revealed three categories that are exempt from fines for late renewal of the Emirates ID card. The Emirates…
- Middle East
US strikes two more Houthi anti-ship missiles in Red Sea
The United States (US) on Wednesday, January 24, carried out two more strikes against two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were aimed into the Southern Red Sea and were prepared to launch. Taking…
- Middle East
Watch: Saudi Arabia discovers longest cave in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Geological Survey (SGS) recently discovered Abu Al-Waul Cave, the longest cave in the Kingdom, as a new geological tourist destination in the Khaybar Mountains in the…
- Middle East
OIC denounces opening of Ram Temple on site of demolished Babri Mosque
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has denounced the opening of the Ram Temple at the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP). The OIC’s statement came a…
- Middle East
Over 280M worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in 2023
Riyadh: The Prophet’s Mosque in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Madinah city received 280 million male and female worshippers during the year 2023. The best and comprehensive services, and the great efforts…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Specialisations needed for Special Talent Residency
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Centre has announced the specializations eligible for its Special Talent Residency programme. The programme seeks to attract top professionals from various fields to contribute…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: After 24 years, Ramzan 2024 to fall in winter
Muslims worldwide eagerly anticipate the start of the month of Ramzan 2024, which coincides with the winter season across several countries this year. After a whopping gap of 24 years, Ramzan will…