- Middle East
UAE bank likely to acquire significant stake in Indian lender, says envoy
An Abu-Dhabi based bank is likely to acquire a significant stake in an Indian bank, United Arab Emirates (UAE) envoy to India Abdulnasser Alshaali told CNBC TV-18. In the interview, the envoy…
- Middle East
Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up in Women’s T20 World Cup colours
Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, was illuminated in the colours of the Women’s T20 World Cup, ahead of the upcoming tournament. Taking to Instagram, International Cricket Council (ICC)…
- India
UAE: Rs 11 cr awarded to Indian delivery rider after accident paralyses him
Dubai: In a landmark decision, the family of an Indian grocery delivery rider who was left paralysed after a car accident in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2022, was compensated with…
- World
University of Georgia accused of discrimination against Arabs, Palestinians
The University of Georgia (UGA) is facing a federal civil rights complaint for alleged anti-Muslim discrimination on its campus following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. On Tuesday, September…
- Middle East
Now, book Hala Taxi through WhatsApp in Dubai
In a move to streamline the booking process, Hala Taxis, a partnership between Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem, on Wednesday, September 11, launched new service that allows commuters to book rides through…
- Middle East
Dubai Duty Free draw: Two Indian groups win Rs 8 crore each
Two groups of Indian expatriates from Kerala in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) won an astounding one million dollars (Rs 8,39,79,150) each on Wednesday, September 11, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF)…
- Middle East
Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra launches perfume ‘Divorce’ after split from husband
Dubai: Sheikha Mahra Al Maktoum, the princess of Dubai and daughter of Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is all set to launch a new line of perfumes, named “Divorce,” under…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia introduces new shipping route with India
Ryadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched a new shipping route connecting Jeddah Islamic Port on the Red Sea with the ports of Mundra and Nhava Sheva in India. Starting…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia reopens embassy in Syria after 12 years
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reopened its embassy in Syria’s capital, Damascus, following a 12-year closure due to the Syrian civil war. The announcement was made by the Chargé d’affaires…
- India
India-Saudi Arabia flight: Air India Express launches new route
Air India Express, India’s first international budget airline, has launched a new direct flight service from Kerala’s capital city, Thiruvananthapuram, to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The new service was inaugurated on…
- Middle East
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Riyadh for 1st India-GCC FM’s meet
Riyadh: External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr S Jaishankar, on Sunday morning, September 8, arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh to attend the first India–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers’ meeting. Taking to…
- Middle East
UAE announces holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that Sunday, September 15, will be a public holiday for public sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. The holiday was…
- Middle East
Watch: Mountains in Makkah turn green after heavy rainfall
Riyadh: The rare sight of arid mountains in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah region have been turned into a lush green landscape after heavy rainfall and thunder in the Kingdom over the past few…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince set to visit India on Sept 8
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is set to begin an official visit to India on Sunday, September 8, to improve bilateral relations. During the visit, the Crown…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia discovers rare breeding colonies of endangered Griffon vultures
Three rare breeding colonies of the Eurasian Griffon vultures have been discovered at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on World Vulture Awareness Day.…
