- Middle East
Israeli TikTokers join ‘prank call’ trend mocking Gaza children’s suffering
Israeli teenagers have recently sparked outrage by joining a viral TikTok ‘prank call’ trend, which mocks the suffering of Palestinian children in Gaza Strip. Videos circulating on social media featured teenagers impersonating…
- Middle East
Dubai to use AI-powered radars to monitor traffic violations
Dubai Police has announced plans to use radar systems powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor traffic violations. This new initiative aims to improve road safety and reduce accidents by automating the…
- Middle East
Dubai: Villa on ‘Billionaire’s Island’ sold for Rs 782.4 crore
Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, renowned as a premier luxury real estate agency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has achieved a new milestone with the sale of an extraordinary six-bedroom custom-built villa…
- Middle East
Ten Indian colleagues win Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: An Indian expat, along with his nine colleagues, has collectively won 1 million US dollars (Rs 8,70,43,450) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw held on Wednesday, March 5, at…
- Middle East
UAE issues statement on chicken stock cubes with banned colours
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has confirmed that local markets are free of the Maragatty brand chicken broth product, ¹which was found to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia issues heavy rain warning across most regions
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a weather warning for most regions of the Kingdom, with moderate to heavy rain expected to continue until Friday, March 7. The…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi schools to implement mandatory physical education curriculum
Abu Dhabi: Schools in Abu Dhabi will soon be required to implement a structured Physical Education (PE) curriculum, ensuring students engage in regular physical activity under certified instructors. The Abu Dhabi Department…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches ‘mobile barbershop’ at Grand Mosque for the first time
Riyadh: For the first time in Saudi Arabia’s history, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has launched a trial operation of the “mobile barbershop” service within the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia recalls chicken stock cubes from market
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has withdrawn Maragatty chicken stock cubes, an imported product from Egypt, from market after detecting prohibited artificial colorants that pose potential health risks. The Saudi…
- Top Stories
Saudi Arabia launches instant track service for Rawdah visits
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the launch of an instant track service on the Nusuk application, allowing visitors to quickly book an appointment to…
- Middle East
Jennifer Lopez returns to headline Formula 1 Grand Prix in Jeddah
Global music icon and Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lopez is set to headline the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025, taking place from 18-20 March at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi…
- Middle East
Low-cost Indian airline launches 2 new direct flight routes to Abu Dhabi
Akasa Air, the Indian low-cost airline, has announced the launch of daily direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Bengaluru and Ahmedabad as part of a codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways. These new…
- World
New York Governor orders removal of Palestinian studies job posting
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently ordered the City University of New York (CUNY) to remove a job posting for a Palestinian studies professor role at Hunter College, citing concerns over…
- Middle East
UAE grants 16,456 Golden Visas to top students, eduto professionals
Abu Dhabi: In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has granted Golden Visas to 16,456 individuals from the education sector, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence and talent retention. Among…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Registration for two holy mosques Itikaf to open soon
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the registration date for Itikaf in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. In a…
