- Middle East
Prophet Muhammad’s birthday: UAE announces holiday for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced Friday, September 5, as a paid holiday for all private sector employees to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The announcement,…
- Middle East
Dubai launches digital training platform for new drivers
Dubai: New drivers in Dubai can now undergo training and qualification through the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) digital platform Tadreeb. The system links all accredited driving schools, digitises the licensing process,…
- Middle East
Groom killed by celebratory gunfire at wedding in northern Turkey
Ankara: A wedding celebration in northern Turkey reportedly ended in tragedy after the groom was fatally shot by celebratory gunfire just hours after his marriage ceremony. The incident took place around 12:30…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches Humain Chat, Arabic-first AI app
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched Humain Chat, a new Arabic-first conversational AI application developed by Humain, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company. The service, available on web, iOS…
- Middle East
Hyderabad mother in Saudi Arabia kills 3 children, attempts to end life
Hyderabad: A 33-year-old Hyderabad woman allegedly killed her three children before attempting suicide at their residence in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday evening, August 26. Speaking to Siasat.com, a member of…
- Middle East
Palestinian journalist Hassan Douhan killed in Israeli strike on Gaza’s Khan Younis
Gaza Strip: Palestinian journalist Hassan Douhan, a correspondent for Al-Hayat Al-Jadida newspaper, was killed on Monday evening, August 25, after Israeli occupation forces opened fire on his tent in the Al-Mawasi area…
- Middle East
Indian expat dies in Saudi Arabia a day after returning from vacation
Dammam: In a heart-wrenching incident, a 43-year-old Indian expatriate died of a heart attack less than 24 hours after returning to Saudi Arabia from his first vacation in two years, according to…
- Middle East
Oman to soon launch Golden Visa for investors
Muscat: Oman will start a new Golden Visa programme for investors on Sunday, August 31. The visa aims to attract people from around the world to invest in Oman and help the…
- Middle East
Saudi FM calls for urgent int’l action to stop Israeli attacks on Palestinians in Gaza
Jeddah: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has called on the international community to act immediately to stop Israel’s attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, warning that continued violence threatens peace and…
- Middle East
Madinah city sees surge in Umrah pilgrims as services expand
Madinah: The holy city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, has witnessed a significant rise in Umrah pilgrims this season, with authorities enhancing services across the Prophet’s Mosque to ensure a smooth and organised…
- World
Video: Australians march nationwide calling for Gaza ceasefire
Sydney: Tens of thousands of Australians took to the streets on Sunday, August 24, in one of the country’s largest pro-Palestinian rallies, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip and an end…
- Middle East
Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza
Gaza Strip: At least 20 Palestinians, among them five journalists, were killed on Monday, August 25, when Israeli strikes hit the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, according to Gaza’s…
- Hyderabad
Video: Russian model compares Hyderabad’s skyline to Dubai
Hyderabad: A video by Russian vlogger and model Kseniia, who is based in Delhi, comparing Hyderabad’s skyline to Dubai, has gone viral on Instagram with over one crore views and 7,00,382 likes.…
- Middle East
Video: Israel uses explosive robots in northern Gaza
Gaza Strip: Israeli forces reportedly detonated explosive robots in northern Gaza on Sunday, August 24, destroying homes, forcing evacuations, and killing four Palestinians seeking aid south of the city. Videos circulating on…
- Hyderabad
Rabi Ul Awwal moon sighted, Milad un Nabi on Sept 5
Hyderabad: The Markazi Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (Moon Sighting Committee), Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, announced on Sunday, August 24, that the crescent moon of Rabi Ul Awwal 1447 AH/2025 has been sighted. According to the official statement,…
