- Middle East
Turkey removed from money laundering grey list
Turkey was removed from the grey list of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday, June 28. The announcement was made at the FATF plenary meeting in Singapore, which had…
- Middle East
UAE issues travel warning after theft cases rise in 6 countries
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a warning to Emirati travellers after a “high number of thefts” were reported in six countries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign…
- Middle East
UAE: June 30 deadline for private firms to meet Emiratisation targets
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has urged private sector firm with 50 or more employees to meet their half-yearly Emiratisation targets by Sunday, June 30. The targets…
- Middle East
‘Dubai is the best place to settle down’, says Indian CEO
The founder and CEO of Marigold Wealth, Arvind Datta, recently said that how the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly Dubai, is the “best place to settle down” in the world. Taking to X, Datta shared…
- World
Renowned MMA fighter Jeff Monson embraces Islam
A renowned American-born Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, boxer, and submission grappler, Jeffrey William Monson, recently announced his conversion to Islam. A video clip of Monson pronouncing Shahadah, a testament of…
- Middle East
Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua named Riyadh Season ambassador
Riyadh: British two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has been named the new ambassador of ‘Riyadh Season,’ an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made recently…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia suspends B2C Umrah visas for Egyptian pilgrims
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has suspended B2C e-visas for Egyptian citizens wishing to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. The announcement comes following the deaths of more than 650 Egyptian Haj pilgrims, with…
- Middle East
UAE jobs: Etihad launches major pilot recruitment drive
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways is set to recruit hundreds more pilots this year to support its expanding fleet and network. The airline is set to conduct an international recruitment roadshow in…
- Middle East
Dubai Duty Free draw: Hyderabadi engineer turns crorepati overnight
Abu Dhabi: A 48-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Hyderabadi man won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,34,46,150) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Khaliq Naik…
- Middle East
UAE shortens Friday sermons to 10 minutes from June 28
Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, June 27, issued a directive to reduce the duration of the Friday sermons…
- Middle East
Qatar issues new dress code for government employees
Doha: Qatar has issued new dress code for employees across ministries, government agencies, and public bodies during work hours and at official events. To maintain a formal and professional appearance at all…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia offers e-visas to Esports World Cup ticket holders
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will offer electronic visas (e-visas) for ticket holders of the Esports World Cup, which will take place in Riyadh on July 3. The announcement was…
- Middle East
Riyadh: King Khalid Airport ranks 1st globally for being most punctual
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was ranked first among the most punctual airports in the world with more than 88.23 percent of flights on time in May this…
- Middle East
Israeli army releases dog on 66-year-old Palestinian woman; video surfaces
In another gruesome incident, the Israeli army released a dog on a 66-year-old Palestinian woman in her home in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. The video, published by…
- Middle East
Illegal Indian restaurant shut down in Kuwait after viral TikTok video
Kuwait: The authorities in Kuwait recently shut down a popular Indian restaurant operating secretly in an apartment in the Salmiya area after a promotional video of their establishment went viral on TikTok,…
