- Middle East
India supplying weapons to Israel as Kargil war payback: Former envoy
Former Israeli Ambassador to India, Daniel Carmon, has said that India may be supplying weapons to Israel as a way of ‘returning the favour’ for Israeli support during the 1999 Kargil war.…
- Middle East
UAE: Andhra electrician wins Rs 2 crore in National Bonds draw
A 46-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Gollapalli village in Andhra Pradesh won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,27,54,614) in the latest National Bonds draw. The winner, Nagendram Borugadda,…
- Middle East
IndiGo adds additional flights between Jeddah, Mumbai
In an effort to enhance connectivity to the Middle East, India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo, has announced the launch of additional daily, nonstop flights between Mumbai and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The airline…
- Middle East
Abdul Wahab Al Shaibi appointed new key holder of Kaaba
Makkah: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced Abdul Wahab bin Zain Al Abidin Al Shaibi as the new chief key holder of the Holy Kaaba after the passing…
- Middle East
Sheikh Mohammed announces Rs 68,154 cr rain drainage network in Dubai
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a Dirham 30 billion (Rs 6,81,54,23,09,100) ‘Tasreef’ project to develop a rain…
- World
Texas woman tried to drown 3-year-old Palestinian child in pool
A 42-year-old woman in Euless, Texas, has been arrested after she allegedly tried to drown a three-year-old Palestinian girl in an apartment complex pool. Elizabeth Wolf was charged with attempted capital murder…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia grants approved destination status to China
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has granted China the official Approved Destination Status (ADS) starting from July 1, 2024. The announcement comes after Kingdom’s participation in the second China roadshow and…
- Middle East
Kuwait to consider rehiring retired teachers
Kuwait: The Ministry of Education in Kuwait is considering rehiring retired teachers to address the ongoing shortages, especially in science-related fields. The relevant departments have finalized a report outlining necessary specializations and…
- Middle East
Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up for Olympic Day
Burj Khalifa in Dubai was emblazoned with the Olympic Games logo and the colours of its five rings to coincide with the celebration of the International Olympic Day on Sunday, June 23.…
- Middle East
In a first, UAE grocer Spinneys opens store in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Spinneys 1961 Holding PLC, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based grocery chain, opened its first store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, June 24. This new store is located…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 1.4M people visit Rawdah during last six weeks
Madinah: A total of 1,403,640 people visited Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, between Dhul Qa’dah 1 and Dhul-Hijjah 14, 1445 AH-2024. The General Authority for the Care…
- Middle East
1,301 pilgrims die in Haj 2024, 83% unauthorised: Saudi health minister
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s health minister, Fahd al-Jalajel, said on Sunday, June 23, that the death toll during the Haj 1445 AH-2024 season reached 1,301. In a media interview, Al-Jalajel…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces 3-term school year with 8-week vacation
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Education has approved the academic calendar for the next five years, impacting public, higher, and technical and vocational education in the Kingdom. The 2024-25 academic year will…
- Middle East
Israeli forces tie injured Palestinian man to hood of jeep
Israeli army forces tied an injured Palestinian man to the hood of a military jeep following a raid in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, June 22.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia set to welcome 300 millionaires in 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is expected to welcome up to 300 millionaires in 2024 as the Kingdom continues to attract high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). British consulting firm Henley & Partners said…
