- Middle East
BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi named ‘best cultural project’
The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple (mandir) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi has been awarded the Best Cultural Project of UAE and Middle East and…
- Middle East
Eid Al Etihad: Dubai announces holidays for private schools
Dubai: All private schools, universities, and nurseries in Dubai will be closed for two days to celebrate the UAE’s 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad. Taking to X, the Knowledge and…
- Middle East
Dubai: Indian consulate issues new rules to repatriate expats’ remains
Dubai: The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai has issued new rules for the repatriation of the mortal remains of deceased Indian expats. This comes as the agents are charging higher…
- Middle East
Sheikh Hamdan leads record-breaking Dubai Run 2024
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, on Sunday, November 24, led tens of thousands of fitness enthusiasts in the sixth edition of Dubai Run, the world’s largest free…
- Middle East
Israeli-Moldovan citizen missing in UAE, investigation launched
An Israeli-Moldovan citizen residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has gone missing since Thursday, November 21, the Israeli Prime Minister’s office said. In a statement on Saturday, November 23, Netanyahu’s office…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia executes at least 101 foreigners including Indians in 2024
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have executed at least 101 foreigners since the beginning of 2024, according to an AFP tally. Foreigners executed this year include 21 from Pakistan, 20 from Yemen,…
- Middle East
Saudi King Salman to host 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 66 countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Sunday, November 17, issued approval to host 1,000 people from 66 countries, in 4 groups in the year 1446…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans commercial use of national, religious symbols
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has imposed a ban on the commercial use of symbols and logos of countries, as well as religious and sectarian symbols. This move is aimed…
- Middle East
UAE develops world’s first ChatGPT tool for farmers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the development of the world’s first “ChatGPT” tool, dedicated to the agricultural community. The announcement was made by Mariam Almheiri, Head of the International Affairs…
- Middle East
Riyadh Season 2024 attracts six million visitors so far
Riyadh Season 2024, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has set a new milestone by attracting six million visitors since its launch. This comes just a week after announcing that the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host UN World Data Forum 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has secured the hosting rights for the 6th UN World Data Forum, which will take place in Riyadh in 2026. The announcement was made at the…
- Middle East
Dubai Police arrest wanted man by Interpol for match-fixing
Dubai Police have arrested a Brazilian national wanted by Interpol for allegations of football match-fixing and fraud in his home country. William Pereira Rugato, a 34-year-old, reportedly facilitated illegal financial gains through…
- Middle East
Oman’s Sultan pardons 174 prisoners ahead of National Day
Muscat: The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on Sunday, November 17, pardoned 174 prisoners, including foreigners convicted in various cases ahead of the country’s 54th National Day. The announcement…
- Telangana
TPCC NRI cell highlights importance of caste survey for Gulf workers
Hyderabad: The Chairman of TPCC NRI Cell, Dr BM Vinod Kumar, has highlighted the importance of the ongoing door-to-door household caste survey conducted by Telangana state in developing better welfare and support…
- Middle East
Indian couple found dead at home in Saudi Arabia
A couple hailing from Kadakkal in Kollam were recently found dead in their house in Unaizah in the Al-Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. The deceased have been identified as 40-year-old Sharath and his…
