- Middle East
Israel kills Lebanon mayor in strike on municipal headquarters
At least 16 people, including a mayor of Nabatiyeh, Ahmad Kahil, have been killed and 52 were wounded in an Israeli air strike on the municipal headquarters in a city in southern…
- Middle East
‘Over 20M Indians contributing to our society’: Saudi Arabia minister
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Media, Khalid bin Abdulqader Al-Ghamdi, praised the significant contributions of around 20.6 million Indians to our society. Al-Ghamdi highlighted this during an interview with ANI on Wednesday,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia stops issuing new licenses for delivery bikes
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has stopped issuing new licenses for motorcycle riders to deliver orders received through online applications. The suspension will continue until new regulations are…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to introduce electric jets to transport passengers to Makkah, new resorts
Saudia, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is set to introduce an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet service for transport passengers to the holy city of…
- Middle East
Top Indian planners to attend Shangri-La Muscat Wedding Fair
Shangri-La Muscat, the ultimate wedding destination for couples in Oman, is set to host its highly anticipated wedding fair for the first time in seven years, scheduled from Friday, October 18 to…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 57 minutes: Etihad Rail reveals journey times for passenger trains
One of the largest infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Etihad Rail has announced the journey times for its upcoming passenger trains across the country. This initiative represents an important…
- Middle East
Gold prices in Dubai jump: Find 24, 22, & 18 carat rates here
Dubai: The gold prices at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, October 16, rose by Dirham 2.25 (Rs 51.49) per gram. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a 24-carat gold…
- Middle East
Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up in solidarity with Lebanon
Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, was emblazoned with the colours of the Lebanon flag and map as part of the initiative “UAE Stands with Lebanon” campaign on Monday, October…
- Middle East
NYE 2025 in Dubai: Paid tickets announced for Burj Khalifa fireworks
Emaar Properties, Dubai’s largest developer, is set to host an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration at Burj Park, featuring stunning views of the world-renowned Burj Khalifa fireworks and synchronised Dubai Foutain show.…
- Middle East
Expats in GCC countries can now apply for 30-day UAE eVisa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Digital Government (DGOV) said on Monday, October 14, that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expatriate residents and their companions wishing to visit the UAE must obtain an eVisa…
- Middle East
Over 10M worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in 2024 so far
More than 10 million worshipers have so far performed prayers in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the year 2024. According to statistics released by the General Authority for…
- Middle East
Videos: Palestinians burnt alive in Israeli attack on Al-Aqsa Hospital
Israeli forces attacked tents housing displaced Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Hospital in the city of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza in the early hours of Monday, October 14, causing a fire that killed…
- India
After Air India, IndiGo flights from Mumbai to Jeddah, Muscat receive bomb threats
India’s largest low-cost carrier, IndiGo Airlines, faced bomb threats on two separate flights departing from Mumbai Airport to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Muscat, Oman, on Monday morning, October 14. “As per protocol, the…
- Middle East
Dubai: India set to make largest-ever country participation at GITEX Global 2024
India is set to make its largest-ever presence at GITEX Global 2024, one of the world’s most prestigious technology events, which got underway at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in Dubai, United Arab…
- Middle East
Dubai: Global Village season 29 opening date, ticket prices, timings & more
One of Dubai’s most popular and super affordable family-friendly attractions, Global Village is all set to reopen its doors for its much-awaited 29th season from Wednesday, October 16, until May 11, 2025.…
