- Middle East
Oman: Indian expat wins Rs 83 lakh in Muscat Duty Free raffle
Muscat: A Oman-based Indian expatriate has won a staggering 100,000 US dollars (Rs 83,16,100) in the 67th Muscat Duty Free’s raffle draw ‘The Big Cash Ticket’. The winner, Anzar Nasurallah, bagged the…
- World
US rights group calls on ICC to prosecute 40 Israeli officers for war crimes
The US-based rights organization, Democracy for Arab World Now (DAWN) has submitted a list of 40 senior Israeli commanding officers to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for investigation into war crimes and…
- Middle East
Toll gate operator Salik to manage paid parking at Dubai Mall
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s toll gate operator Salik on Friday, December 22, partnered with Emaar Properties to manage the parking system at Dubai Mall, the world’s largest mall. The venture plans to utilize…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia clarifies on driving cars with non-Saudi license plates
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Department of Traffic (Muroor) has clarified that the vehicles with non-Saudi license plates can only be driven by citizens of the country where the license…
- Middle East
Israeli forces assault worshippers, prevent them from praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli occupation forces attacked worshippers in the vicinity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by beating, pushing and using tear gas bombs as they were heading to perform Friday prayers on December 22. For…
- Middle East
You can get marriage contracts instantly via text in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: In a groundbreaking step, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has introduced a new service that allows couples to get their marriage contracts instantly through text messages and various digital channels.…
- Middle East
Will firms in Saudi Arabia increase salaries in 2024?
Salaries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are expected to increase by around 6 percent in the year 2024 due to unprecedented developments underway as part of Vision 2030. This came…
- Middle East
AtkinsRealis wins contract for world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh
Canada-based global engineering services company AtkinsRéalis has been awarded the contract to masterplan the New Murabba project, the world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The contract was awarded by The…
- Middle East
Watch Dubai’s New Year’s Eve fireworks aboard ferry, abra
Are looking for a unique way to view fireworks on the eve of the New Year 2024 in Dubai? The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has unveiled special offers and…
- Middle East
Qatar extends Hayya card validity for visitors
The Qatari Ministry of Interior has extended the validity of the Hayya card for fans and organizers from outside the country to enter Qatar until February 24, 2024. The move aims to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia designates 2024 as ‘Year of Camels’
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has designated 2024 as the “Year of Camels”, to celebrate the cultural significance of camels in the Arabian Peninsula’s people’s lives. The decision to designate the…
- Middle East
UAE issues new law on mental health
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government has issued a Federal Law on mental health aimed at safeguarding patient rights and ensuring the highest quality of mental health care. The law…
- Middle East
Switzerland donates Rs 96 crore to UNICEF for children in Gaza
Amid the ongoing Israeli military offensive on the Gaza Strip, the Switzerland government has shown its support to the children of Gaza Strip by contributing 10 million Swiss francs (Rs 96,60,74,871) to…