- Middle East
Photos: Istisqa prayer performed in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer was performed on Thursday, November 28, throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in pursuance of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to launch VAT refund system for tourists
In an effort to boost tourism, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will launch a value-added tax (VAT) refund system for tourists In 2025. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority will…
- Middle East
Watch: Etihad reveals Chennai Super Kings-themed aircraft
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has revealed a special new aircraft featuring the colours and branding of its Indian Premier League (IPL) team partner Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The aircraft’s first flight…
- Middle East
Eid Al Etihad: Dubai reserves 4 public beaches for families
Dubai Municipality has announced that four public beaches in the Emirate will be exclusively reserved for families during the the 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad celebrations. Jumeirah Beach 2,…
- Middle East
Heera scam: UAE residents can still recover lost life savings
In a major respite to tens of thousands of investors, including many in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who allegedly lost their life savings in a multi-crore Ponzi scam perpetrated by India’s…
- Middle East
UAE soldier injured in 2015 Yemen operation passes away
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) soldier who sustained critical injuries during Operation Decisive Storm in 2015 in Yemen passed away on Tuesday evening, November 26. Mohammed Atiq Salem bin Saluma Al Khaili…
- Middle East
Watch: Flyer from Riyadh held for smuggling gold in cream box at Delhi airport
Customs officials in Delhi arrested a passenger coming from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s capital, Riyadh, for allegedly smuggling gold totally weighing 117.00 grams concealed inside a cream box. The accused was…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates Riyadh Metro project
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday, November 27, inaugurated the Riyadh Metro project. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) described the project as the backbone of the public transport…
- Middle East
UAE leaders pardon over 5,500 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Etihad
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders on Wednesday, November 27, pardoned more than 5,500 prisoners ahead of the 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad. This humanitarian gesture will give inmates…
- Middle East
UAE: First regulated lottery launches, Rs 229 crore up for grabs
In a landmark move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, November 27, launched its first and only regulated lottery operation, The Game LLC, offering a grand prize of Dirham 100 million…
- Middle East
‘Will change our lives’: Indian engineer wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: A 34-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won an astounding one million dollars (Rs 8,44,19,032) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw. On Wednesday, November 27, DDF conducted the…
- Middle East
Watch: Inside Emirates’ first A350 aircraft; 4K-cinematic screens, faster WiFi
Dubai: Emirates Airline has officially unveiled it’s first A350-900 aircraft at an event held at its headquarters in Dubai on Wednesday, November 27, showing the cabin amenities of the newest wide-body aircraft to join its fleet. The…
- Middle East
Mumbai: Flyer smuggles gold dust worth Rs 2.89 cr from Sharjah, held
Mumbai: In a major crackdown on illegal smuggling of gold, the customs officers in Mumbai arrested a passenger coming from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly smuggling 24 carats of gold…
- Middle East
India-UAE travel: Ghee, pickles & more in updated list of prohibited items
If you are planning to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from India, you must follow luggage regulations to avoid airport security issues and be aware of items not allowed in…
- Telangana
Telangana: Saudi returnee thanks Nirmal collector for his safe return, seeks more help
Hyderabad: Namdev Rathod, a 51-year-old Gulf migrant worker from Ruvvi village of Mudhole mandal in Telangana’s Nirmal district who was recently repatriated from Saudi Arabia, thanked Nirmal Collector Abhilasha Abhinav for identifying…
