- Middle East
Iran to open ‘treatment clinic’ for women who defy hijab laws: Report
Tehran: The Islamic Republic of Iran is reportedly planning to open a ‘treatment clinic’ for women who defied the country’s mandatory hijab laws. According to a report by The Guardian on Thursday, November 14,…
- Middle East
UN: 14,000 pregnant women affected by Israeli attacks in Lebanon
About 14,000 pregnant women in Lebanon have been affected by the ongoing Israeli attacks on the country, according to a report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human…
- Middle East
Saudi inflation at 1.9 pc in Oct amid rising housing prices
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate reached 1.9 percent in October this year, the highest in 14 months, primarily due to increase in housing prices. According to the General…
- Middle East
Kuwait approves draft residency law to curb iqama trade
The Kuwait Cabinet has approved a new draft residency law, modifying the previous 60-year-old statute, increasing penalties for violators, and prohibiting refuge for illegal expatriates. The approval was granted during the weekly…
- Middle East
UAE: Indian expats warned against social media job scams
Abu Dhabi: Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been warned about social media job scams.y and cyber frauds.. Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued…
- Middle East
UAE: Ras Al Khaimah launches Golden Visa programme for educators
The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK) on Thursday, November 14, launched a Golden Visa programme for educators in both public and private schools throughout the emirate. The programme allows…
- Telangana
TOMCOM to hold enrollment drive in Telangana for jobs in UAE
Hyderabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM), under the Department of Labour, Employment Training and Factories, is going to hold an enrollment drive in Jagtial district for ‘bike riders’ (delivery boys)…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sets specific times for praying in Hateem area
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set specific timings for worshippers to offer voluntary prayers in the Hateem area, also known as Hijr Ismail, is a semi-circular wall located near the Holy…
- Middle East
Watch: Two Indian groups win Rs 8 cr each in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: Two groups of Indian expatriates won an astounding one million dollars (Rs 8,44,15,350) each in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw. On Wednesday, November 13, DDF conducted the Millennium Millionaire…
- Middle East
Turkey has cut all relations with Israel, says Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his government has cut all ties with Israel due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza Strip. Erdogan made these remarks on Wednesday, November 13,…
- Middle East
Imam of Prophet’s Mosque highlights Islam’s core values in India
Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al Buaijan, the Imam and Preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, highlighted Islam’s role as a religion of security and peace during a peace conference in…
- Middle East
Saudi, Indian FMs discuss bilateral ties
New Delhi: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Wednesday, November 13, held talks with Indian counterpart Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi.…
- Middle East
UAE visa amnesty: Indian woman ready to fly home after 28 years
A 66-year-old Indian woman, hailing from Andhra Pradesh, is set to fly home after 28 years thanks to the UAE’s visa amnesty initiative. Gudala Baby, who worked as a housemaid and did menial…
- Middle East
84 pc of global wealthy Muslims keen in buying properties in Makkah, Madinah
At least 84 percent of wealthy Muslims around the world are interested in buying properties in the cities of Makkah and Madinah. According to the Arabic daily Al-Eqtisadiah, citing a new research…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia replaces CEO of megacity NEOM
NEOM, the 500 billion-dollar futuristic megacity being built in Saudi Arabia, has replaced its CEO, Nadhmi Al Nasr, who has been the project’s chief executive since 2018. Aiman Al Mudaifer has been…
