- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Expats have higher physical activity rate than Saudis
Non-Saudis have a higher physical activity rate reaching 62.5 percent, compared to Saudis with a rate of 54.1 percent. This is according to the 2024 physical activity bulletin, released by the General…
- Middle East
Pilgrim saved after her heart stopped during Umrah at Grand Mosque
In a swift and commendable response, the ambulance team saved the life of an Egyptian pilgrim after her heart stopped while performing Umrah rituals at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The team…
- Middle East
COP16 kicks off in Saudi Arabia to address drought challenges
Riyadh: The 16th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) kicked off in Saudi Arabia‘s capital Riyadh on Monday, December 2. It is…
- World
Indian-American family racially abused on LA shuttle; woman removed
A woman in her fifties recently harassed an Indian-American family by passing racist remarks while travelling on a shuttle bus in Los Angeles. She was later removed by United Airlines staff. The…
- Middle East
UAE: Newborns including Indians make Eid Al Etihad extra special
At the stroke of midnight on Monday, December 2, some families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi welcomed newborns on the occasion of the country’s 53rd National Day, also known as…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia grants 60-day amnesty for runaway expat workers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has launched a new initiative, granting expatriate workers with an absence report a 60-day grace period. Ths initiative…
- Middle East
Video: 60 Indians stranded at Kuwait airport for 13 hours after flight diversion
Kuwait City: Around 60 Indian passengers were stranded at Kuwait International Airport for more than 13 hours on Sunday, December 1, after their Gulf Air flight GF 005 from Mumbai to Manchester…
- Middle East
Photos: Riyadh Metro opens its door to the public
Riyadh: Riyadh Metro, operated by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), opened its doors to passengers on Sunday, December 1. This comes after Metro project was inaugurated by Custodian of the…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince arrives in UAE on private visit
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, December 1, on a private visit, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. He…
- Middle East
Ring in 2025 with a Rs 69 cr jackpot win in the Big Ticket Draw
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has announced a staggering Dirham 30 million (Rs 69,06,98,400) grand prize up for grabs during…
- Middle East
Eid Al Etihad: 4 Emirates announce 50 pc off on traffic fines
Motorists in four emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now avail a 50 percent discount on traffic fines as part of special initiatives marking the country’s 53rd National Day, also…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup 2034 bid gets historic highest score
Riyadh: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced that Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the World Cup 2034 has achieved an evaluation score of 419.8 out of 500, marking the highest…
- Middle East
WFP: Hunger crisis worsens in Gaza, food prices rise over 1000 pc
The World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed that the hunger crisis is worsening across Gaza Strip, noting a 1000 percent increase in the prices of basic foodstuffs compared to pre-war levels. This came…
- Middle East
Video: First phase of Riyadh Metro begins operations for public
Riyadh: In a significant milestone, Riyadh Metro, the largest in the Middle East and the longest driverless train in the world, officially commenced its first phase of operations for the public on…
- Middle East
Hyderabad man stranded in Saudi Arabia for eight months returns home
Hyderabad: A 26-year-old Jaffar Ahmed from Hyderabad, who was critically unwell and stranded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for the last eight months, safely returned home on Saturday, November 30.…
