- Middle East
Telangana representatives visit Nirmal village to console family of slain Dubai worker
Following the directive of Telangana chief minister Anumula Revanth Reddy, Ambassador Dr B M Vinod Kumar (IFS Retd), chairman of the state advisory committee on Gulf Migrant Workers Welfare, visited Soan village…
- Middle East
Dubai gold hits record high: 24-carat tops Dh 400 per gram for the first time
Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) hit a record high on Thursday morning, April 17, with 24-carat gold surpassing 400 Dirham per gram for the first time amid global economic…
- Middle East
Fly for less: Etihad launches biggest summer flight sale
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has announced its biggest annual summer sale, offering travellers up to 30 percent off across a wide range of destinations in its global network—perfect for planning a…
- Middle East
UAE: Facial recognition may soon replace Emirates ID
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to launch a next-generation digital identity system that will eliminate the need for residents and visitors to present physical Emirates ID cards when accessing essential…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 6.5M int’l pilgrims perform Umrah in Q1 2025
Over 6.5 million international pilgrims performed Umrah in Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2025, representing an 11 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the Saudi Minister of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia set to pay off Syria’s World Bank debt
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)is planning to settle Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank—estimated at approximately 15 million USD—as part of efforts to support the war-torn nation following years of…
- World
Maldives bans entry of Israeli passport holders over Gaza war
The Maldives has officially banned Israeli passport holders from entering the country, citing ongoing Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip and expressing “resolute solidarity” with the Palestinian people. The ban follows…
- Middle East
Military dogs from Netherlands used to attack, torture Palestinians: Report
The Netherlands’ ongoing export of military dogs to Israeli occupation forces—despite clear evidence of their use in the torture and intimidation of Palestinians—poses a serious risk of violating international law. Human rights…
- Middle East
Madinah hosts second edition of Umrah and Ziyarah Forum
The second edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum kicked off on Monday, April 14, at the King Salman International Conference Center in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Organised by the Ministry of Haj…
- Middle East
Makkah hotels to accommodate Haj permit holders from April 29
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has instructed all hospitality facilities in Makkah to refuse accommodation to visitors without a Haj permit or an entry permit for work or…
- Middle East
UAE airlifts resident from Saudi Arabia for urgent medical care
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the National Guard’s National Search and Rescue Centre, has successfully airlifted its resident from Saudi Arabia for urgent…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi imposes Rs 107 crore fine on Hayvn Group, ex-CEO
In a significant joint enforcement action, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and the Registration Authority (RA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have imposed penalties totalling USD 12.46 million (Rs 1,07,27,62,760)…
- Middle East
Four Indian expats win Rs 35 lakh each in Big Ticket draw
In a life-changing moment, four Indian expatriates have won a staggering 150,000 Dirham (Rs 35,12,037) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw. The winners — Samsudhin Hosdurg, Jishnu Thottingal Kunjankutty,…
- Middle East
Dubai Airport named world’s busiest international airport for 2024
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has maintained its position as the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic for the 11th consecutive year, amid a strong surge in long-haul travel demand throughout 2024.…
- Middle East
Gulf countries welcome Oman’s hosting of US-Iran talks
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have praised Oman for hosting talks between the United States and Iran, recognising its role in facilitating dialogue and bridging differences…
