- Middle East
Eva becomes 1st pet passenger to land at Kochi airport from Doha
Eva, a one-year-old mixed-breed cat, has become the first pet passenger to land at Kochi International Airport, Kerala, after it acquired the Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) certification recently. Eva arrived…
- Middle East
Qatar updates health requirements for Umrah travellers
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced updated health requirements for individuals travelling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to perform Umrah or visiting the Prophet’s Mosque. This is…
- India
Watch: Two Indian nationals arrested for begging in Saudi Arabia
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have arrested two Indian nationals and a Bangladeshi national under the anti-begging law in Al-Khobar Governorate. Taking to X, the Saudi General Directorate…
- Middle East
Dubai to launch variable Salik toll rates, parking prices
The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Thursday, November 28, announced that it will implement Variable Road Toll Pricing (Salik) and Variable Parking Tariff Policies aimed at improving traffic flow…
- Middle East
Sharief Bhai opens first international outlet in Dubai
Sharief Bhai, a renowned Indian Dakhni biryani brand from the house of Curefoods and a winner of multiple awards, recently opened its first international outlet in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This…
- Middle East
Kuwait introduces new rules on expat residency
Kuwait City: In a significant move, the Kuwaiti government has introduced new rules governing expat residency through a draft decree-law adopted on Tuesday, November 12. The draft law is still awaiting final…
- Middle East
Photos: Istisqa prayer performed in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer was performed on Thursday, November 28, throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in pursuance of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to launch VAT refund system for tourists
In an effort to boost tourism, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will launch a value-added tax (VAT) refund system for tourists In 2025. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority will…
- Middle East
Watch: Etihad reveals Chennai Super Kings-themed aircraft
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has revealed a special new aircraft featuring the colours and branding of its Indian Premier League (IPL) team partner Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The aircraft’s first flight…
- Middle East
Eid Al Etihad: Dubai reserves 4 public beaches for families
Dubai Municipality has announced that four public beaches in the Emirate will be exclusively reserved for families during the the 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad celebrations. Jumeirah Beach 2,…
- Middle East
Heera scam: UAE residents can still recover lost life savings
In a major respite to tens of thousands of investors, including many in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who allegedly lost their life savings in a multi-crore Ponzi scam perpetrated by India’s…
- Middle East
UAE soldier injured in 2015 Yemen operation passes away
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) soldier who sustained critical injuries during Operation Decisive Storm in 2015 in Yemen passed away on Tuesday evening, November 26. Mohammed Atiq Salem bin Saluma Al Khaili…
- Middle East
Watch: Flyer from Riyadh held for smuggling gold in cream box at Delhi airport
Customs officials in Delhi arrested a passenger coming from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s capital, Riyadh, for allegedly smuggling gold totally weighing 117.00 grams concealed inside a cream box. The accused was…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates Riyadh Metro project
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday, November 27, inaugurated the Riyadh Metro project. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) described the project as the backbone of the public transport…
- Middle East
UAE leaders pardon over 5,500 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Etihad
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders on Wednesday, November 27, pardoned more than 5,500 prisoners ahead of the 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad. This humanitarian gesture will give inmates…
