- Middle East
Documentary claims to identify Israeli soldier who shot journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
A new documentary has reportedly identified the Israeli soldier responsible for the fatal shooting of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022. Shireen was shot in the head on the morning of…
- Education and Career
Hyderabad to host 6-Day Mind Mastery workshop by Memory Khan
Hyderabad: Are you ready to unlock your brain’s full potential? Memory Khan’s Mind Mastery workshop is set to take place in Hyderabad from Thursday, May 15 to Thursday, May 22. In this…
- Middle East
Saudi man released after 19 years in US prison, to be deported
United States (US) authorities have decided to release Saudi citizen Homaidan Al-Turki after he spent nearly two decades in prison. This recent decision follows three days of deliberations to overturn the ruling…
- Middle East
Israel dropped over 100,000 tonnes of explosives on Gaza since Oct 2023
Since launching its military campaign on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, Israel has dropped more than 100,000 tonnes of explosives on the besieged enclave. According to the Gaza Government Media…
- Middle East
Video: Indonesian Haj pilgrim dies onboard flight to Madinah
An Indonesian Haj pilgrim from Sidoarjo Regency, East Java, passed away onboard a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight from Juanda International Airport to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The deceased,…
- Middle East
Umrah 1447: Saudi Arabia reveals dates for visa, travel, and departure
Riyadh: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has released the official Umrah season calendar for the year 1447 AH. This announcement outlines the key milestones and…
- Middle East
Dubai: First phase of Al Maktoum Int’l Airport to be completed by 2032
The first phase of Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA) is scheduled for completion by 2032. Once operational, the new mega-hub will gradually take over all flight operations from Dubai International…
- Middle East
Indian IT specialist in UAE wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: A simple ticket bought at Dubai Airport turned into a life-changing fortune for an Indian expat — making him the 500th person to win one million US dollar (Rs 8,54,35,000) in…
- Middle East
Emirates to offer 22-week bonus to staff after record profit
Dubai: Emirates Group announced on Thursday, May 8, that it will award employees a 22-week salary bonus following record-breaking financial performance for the fiscal year 2024–2025. The airline reported its highest-ever annual…
- Middle East
Dubai: Gold prices for 24, 22 and 18 carat drop sharply
Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), fell significantly on the afternoon of Thursday, May 8, with rates dropping by Dirhams 9 (Rs 208.35) per gram. According to the Dubai Jewellery…
- Middle East
Video: Saudi Arabia successfully separates Egyptian child from parasitic twin
Riyadh: A team of doctors at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, successfully separated Egyptian child Mohammed Abdulrahman Juma from a parasitic twin on Wednesday, May 7. The parasitic…
- Middle East
Disney to open its first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi
The Walt Disney Company announced on Wednesday, May 8, the development of its first-ever theme park in the Middle East, to be located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. This marks Disney’s…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia begins surgery to separate Egyptian parasitic twin
Riyadh: A team of doctors at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital (KASCH) in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Wednesday, May 7, started an expected 11-hour surgery to separate a Egyptian child…
- World
Netflix’s You star Penn Badgley reveals he reads Quran before bed
Hollywood actor Penn Badgley, widely known for his roles in Netflix series ‘You’ and ‘Gossip Girl’, has opened up about his spiritual practices—revealing that he reads the Holy Quran before bed as…
- Middle East
UAE residents can win Rs 23L in Burj Khalifa design competition
Dubai-based real estate giant Emaar has announced an open call inviting United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents and local creatives to design a projection for the iconic Burj Khalifa. The winning entry will…
