- Middle East
Visitors to Saudi Arabia can now open bank accounts
Riyadh: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has approved the use of the “Visitor ID” as a valid document for opening bank accounts across the Kingdom. The decision aligns with banks’ account opening…
- World
Global Sumud Flotilla enters final stage of journey to Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla, a major international mission aimed at breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza, has entered the final stage of its journey. The fleet of 44 ships is carrying humanitarian…
- Middle East
Indian bartender wins Rs 12L in Big Ticket draw after 8 years of trying
Dubai: In a remarkable stroke of luck, a 39-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat from Kerala won a staggering Dirham 50,000 (Rs 12,07,318) in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner,…
- Middle East
UAE adds 4 new visit visa categories, amends entry permit rules
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Monday, September 29, new amendments and additions to its entry visa regulations through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia releases former imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque after 7 years in jail
Riyadh: Saudi authorities have recently released Sheikh Saleh Al-Talib, a prominent former imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, after spending more than seven years in prison. The advocacy group Prisoners of…
- Middle East
Telangana women leaders honoured in Dubai during Bathukamma 2025
Dubai: Prominent women leaders from Telangana were felicitated in Dubai as part of the Bathukamma 2025 celebrations, strengthening cultural ties between the state and the Gulf region. The event, held on Sunday,…
- Middle East
‘I’m terrified and it’s mortifying’: Jennifer Lawrence on Gaza violence
Oscar-winning US actress Jennifer Lawrence has voiced alarm over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and expressed concern about political dishonesty in the United States (US). “I’m terrified and it’s mortifying,” Lawrence said…
- World
US unveils 21-point plan to end Gaza war
Washington: The United States has proposed a 21-point initiative to end the Gaza war and lay the groundwork for a future Palestinian state, according to a document obtained by The Times of…
- World
Video: Shoes thrown at Netanyahu poster during Gaza protest in Seoul
Seoul: A video widely circulated on social media shows protesters in the South Korean capital hurling shoes at a large poster of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The demonstration on Saturday, September…
- Middle East
Netanyahu admits using social media to influence US amid Gaza crisis
New York: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that his government treats social media as a “weapon” to secure political support in the United States, sparking fresh controversy amid the ongoing…
- Middle East
Israeli attacks kill 40 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn
Gaza Strip: At least 40 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Sunday, September 28. According to the Wafa News Agency, in the…
- Middle East
Dubai regulator bars HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch from taking new clients
Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has restricted the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch of HDFC Bank Limited from onboarding new clients or promoting financial services until further notice. In…
- World
US to revoke Colombian President Petro’s visa over Pro-Palestine speech in NYC
New York: The United States (US) announced on Saturday, September 27, that it would revoke the visa of Colombia’s leftist President Gustavo Petro, citing his “incendiary actions” during a pro-Palestinian protest in…
- Middle East
UAE residency enquiries soar amid US H-1B policy changes
Dubai: Interest in residency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has more than doubled following a significant policy change in the United States (US), industry experts reported. The surge comes after President…
- Middle East
Over 53 million visit Two Holy Mosques in Rabi Ul Awwal 1447
Riyadh: The total number of worshippers and Umrah pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia reached 53,572,983 during the month of Rabi Ul Awwal 1447 AH. At the Grand Mosque…
