- Middle East
From track to stage: Jennifer Lopez rocks F1 Saudi Grand Prix in Jeddah
American superstar Jennifer Lopez performed at the fifth edition of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, turning heads both on and off the racetrack during one of the…
- Middle East
Photos: Riyadh Air unveils luxurious Boeing 787-9 cabin interiors
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s innovative new airline, has revealed the cabin interiors of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, blending advanced technology with modern luxury. The unveiling marks a major milestone as the…
- Middle East
AI video of Al-Aqsa Mosque demolition sparks Arab outrage
An AI-generated video showing the demolition of Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem has been circulating among Israeli settler groups since earlier this week, drawing widespread condemnation from Arab countries. The video, titled…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Kunafa chocolate drives pistachio price surge
Dubai’s viral pistachio Kunafa chocolate is no longer just a viral sensation on social media or a flavour adored by sweet-toothed fans around the world. The name Dubai chocolate has become a…
- Middle East
Dubai gold jewellers shift strategy to attract Indian buyers
Dubai’s gold jewellers are adapting to shifting market dynamics by targeting South Asian buyers, particularly from India, following a recent reduction in gold import duties. As reported by Reuters, India reduced its…
- Middle East
World’s largest fountain temporarily closes in Dubai
The Dubai Fountain, the world’s largest performing fountain located in Downtown Dubai, on Sunday, April 20, temporarily closed to visitors for five months following its final show. Thousands of residents and tourists…
- Telangana
Mortal remains of Telangana workers killed in Dubai sent back
Hyderabad: The mortal remains of two men from Telangana, who were allegedly killed by a Pakistani colleague in Dubai last week, were repatriated to their native places in Nirmal and Jagtial districts…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia plans to reach 2.5M airline seats for Umrah by 2025
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to increase air travel capacity for Umrah pilgrims to 2.5 million seats by the end of 2025, according to Majid Khan, CEO of the…
- Middle East
Video: Over 500 Egyptians detained in Jeddah for Umrah visa violations
Jeddah: More than 500 Egyptian nationals have been detained at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah after attempting to enter Saudi Arabia on transit visas to perform Umrah without valid Haj permits.…
- World
US visa applicants to face social media scrutiny over Gaza visit
The United States (US) will begin scrutinising the social media activity of foreign nationals applying for visas who have visited the Gaza Strip on or after January 1, 2007, according to an…
- Technology
Meta deletes 90,000 pro-Palestine posts at Israel’s request
Since October 7, 2023, when Israel launched its latest military offensive on the Gaza Strip, a parallel battle has been unfolding online. According to a recent report by DropSite News, technology giant…
- Middle East
Dubai’s first paediatric liver transplant saves 13-month-old infant
In a groundbreaking moment, a medical team at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai has successfully performed the city’s first liver transplant on a 13-month-old infant with the support of the Al…
- Middle East
UAE gears up for one of the world’s first flying cars
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be home to one of the world’s first flying cars, the PAL-V Liberty, as talks underway in Sharjah to manufacture the innovative Dutch vehicle. The PAL-V…
- Middle East
Haj 2025 to be the last summer pilgrimage for 16 years
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Meteorological Center (NCM) has announced that Haj 2025 will be the last pilgrimage to occur during the peak summer heat for the next 16 years. From…
- Middle East
Saudi Defence Minister arrives in Iran on his first visit
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, arrived in Tehran on Thursday, April 17, leading an official delegation in what marks his first visit to Iran. This visit…
