- Middle East
Riyadh Season 2024 attracts six million visitors so far
Riyadh Season 2024, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has set a new milestone by attracting six million visitors since its launch. This comes just a week after announcing that the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host UN World Data Forum 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has secured the hosting rights for the 6th UN World Data Forum, which will take place in Riyadh in 2026. The announcement was made at the…
- Middle East
Dubai Police arrest wanted man by Interpol for match-fixing
Dubai Police have arrested a Brazilian national wanted by Interpol for allegations of football match-fixing and fraud in his home country. William Pereira Rugato, a 34-year-old, reportedly facilitated illegal financial gains through…
- Middle East
Oman’s Sultan pardons 174 prisoners ahead of National Day
Muscat: The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on Sunday, November 17, pardoned 174 prisoners, including foreigners convicted in various cases ahead of the country’s 54th National Day. The announcement…
- Telangana
TPCC NRI cell highlights importance of caste survey for Gulf workers
Hyderabad: The Chairman of TPCC NRI Cell, Dr BM Vinod Kumar, has highlighted the importance of the ongoing door-to-door household caste survey conducted by Telangana state in developing better welfare and support…
- Middle East
Indian couple found dead at home in Saudi Arabia
A couple hailing from Kadakkal in Kollam were recently found dead in their house in Unaizah in the Al-Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. The deceased have been identified as 40-year-old Sharath and his…
- Middle East
Iran to open ‘treatment clinic’ for women who defy hijab laws: Report
Tehran: The Islamic Republic of Iran is reportedly planning to open a ‘treatment clinic’ for women who defied the country’s mandatory hijab laws. According to a report by The Guardian on Thursday, November 14,…
- Middle East
UN: 14,000 pregnant women affected by Israeli attacks in Lebanon
About 14,000 pregnant women in Lebanon have been affected by the ongoing Israeli attacks on the country, according to a report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human…
- Middle East
Saudi inflation at 1.9 pc in Oct amid rising housing prices
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate reached 1.9 percent in October this year, the highest in 14 months, primarily due to increase in housing prices. According to the General…
- Middle East
Kuwait approves draft residency law to curb iqama trade
The Kuwait Cabinet has approved a new draft residency law, modifying the previous 60-year-old statute, increasing penalties for violators, and prohibiting refuge for illegal expatriates. The approval was granted during the weekly…
- Middle East
UAE: Indian expats warned against social media job scams
Abu Dhabi: Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been warned about social media job scams.y and cyber frauds.. Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued…
- Middle East
UAE: Ras Al Khaimah launches Golden Visa programme for educators
The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK) on Thursday, November 14, launched a Golden Visa programme for educators in both public and private schools throughout the emirate. The programme allows…
- Telangana
TOMCOM to hold enrollment drive in Telangana for jobs in UAE
Hyderabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM), under the Department of Labour, Employment Training and Factories, is going to hold an enrollment drive in Jagtial district for ‘bike riders’ (delivery boys)…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sets specific times for praying in Hateem area
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set specific timings for worshippers to offer voluntary prayers in the Hateem area, also known as Hijr Ismail, is a semi-circular wall located near the Holy…
- Middle East
Watch: Two Indian groups win Rs 8 cr each in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: Two groups of Indian expatriates won an astounding one million dollars (Rs 8,44,15,350) each in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw. On Wednesday, November 13, DDF conducted the Millennium Millionaire…
