- Middle East
US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen accused of Turkish coup attempt passes away
Fethullah Gulen, a United States (US)-based Turkish cleric accused of orchestrating the 2016 coup against President Erdogan, passed away on Sunday evening, October 20, in Pennsylvania, due to cardiovascular issues. He was…
- Middle East
Qatar: 5-year-old Indian expat boy dies after being hit by car
Doha: A 5-year-old Indian expatriate boy recently died after being hit by a car while crossing a road near his residence in Barwa Madinatna, Qatar. The deceased has been identified as Adit…
- Middle East
Gold prices in Dubai hit new record high ahead of Dhanteras, Diwali
Dubai: Ahead of Indian festivals—Diwali and Dhanteras, the gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), reached a new record high on Monday morning, October 21. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a 24-carat gold rate…
- Middle East
UAE retailer LuLu Group to sell 25% shares in IPO
In a significant move, United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Group International on Monday, October 21, announced its plan to sell 25 percent of its shares through an initial public offering…
- Middle East
Two Indian expats die after building collapses in Oman
Muscat: Two elderly Indian couples died after being trapped in debris from a collapsed building in the Wilayat of Sur, South al Sharqiyah Governorate on Sunday, October 20. Taking to X, the…
- Middle East
Bombay House restaurant set to launch in Dubai to honour late Ratan Tata
Dubai-based hospitality group Sowaka Hospitality is set to launch “Bombay House,” a new Indian restaurant that pays tribute to Ratan Tata, the esteemed leader of the Tata Group, who passed away on…
- Middle East
World’s biggest book sale ‘Big Bad Wolf’ coming to Dubai: Up to 75% off
Dubai: The ‘Big Bad Wolf’, which is the biggest book sale event in the world, is returning to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), with an array of incredible deals for bibliophiles. The sale…
- Middle East
Iraq cancels licence of Saudi MBC channel
The Iraqi authorities have announced the cancellation of the licence of the Saudi Arabian television channel “MBC” to operate in the country. This comes after dozens of supporters of Iraqi militias attacked…
- Middle East
Dubai: Taxi driver returns valuables worth Rs 2 cr to police, honoured
A Dubai-based Egyptian taxi driver was honoured by the police for his honesty. Hamada Abu Zeid, who works for Dubai Taxi Corporation, returned valuables worth Dirham one million (Rs 2,28,88,500) that he…
- Middle East
Emirates extends suspension of flights to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of flights to and from Iran, Iraq until Wednesday, October 23, in response to rising tension in the Middle East. In a travel update, the…
- Middle East
SFDA represents Saudi Arabia at int’l conference on drug regulation in India
Dr Hisham S Aljadhey, CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), led Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the 19th annual meeting of the International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA), held…
- Middle East
Watch: Dubai launches next-gen cashless smart kiosk
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a next-generation smart kiosk with cashless transactions for efficient digital services. This was unveiled during the ongoing GITEX Global 2024, the world’s largest technology…
- Middle East
UAE to build dams, canals to mitigate impact of heavy rainfall
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced plans to build dams and canals in 13 residential areas to prevent flooding and mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall. On Friday, October 18, the…
- India
Saudi Arabia: Indian passport service portal to shut down for 3 days
The Indian passport service portal will be down for four days due to technical maintenance, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said in a statement on Friday, October 18. The portal…
- Middle East
Gold prices in Dubai hit new all-time high: Check rates here
Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), jumped to a new all-time high on Friday afternoon, October 18, with 22-carat gold surpassing Dirham 300 (Rs 6,865.74) per gram for the second…