- Middle East
Saudi Arabia arrests 15,400 more illegal immigrants
Riyadh: In the latest clampdown on illegal immigrants, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) arrested 15,453 expatriates for violating the Kingdom’s residency, labour, and border security laws in one week, the Saudi…
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Iran sentences 2 women journalists for covering Mahsa Amini’s death
Tehran: Iranian journalists – 30-year-old Niloufar Hamedi and 35-year-old Elaheh Mohammadi – have been sentenced to seven and six years jail terms respectively for their alleged collaboration with the US for covering…
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120 newborns on incubator at risk as fuel runs out in Gaza, says UN
As the ongoing conflict between the Israeli army and the Hamas militant group entered the 16th day on Sunday, October 22, about 120 premature babies in Gaza’s hospitals face high risk due…
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Saudi Arabia’s historic first-ever fashion week kicks off
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has marked a historic milestone in the fashion sector by launching the much-anticipated first-ever Riyadh Fashion Week. The event hosted by the Saudi Fashion Commission…
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UAE: Here’s how parents can track their child’s school bus
Abu Dhabi: Parents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi can now track their children’s journey to and from school via a new application ‘Salama’. The Integrated Transport Center (ITC)…
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Islam Makhachev refuses to celebrate victory, supports Palestine
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Hamas militant group, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has refused to celebrate his victory in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Makhachev achieved a knockout…
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Qatar hopeful Hamas hostages will be released ‘very soon’
Qatar is hopeful about the release of more hostages captured by Hamas due to ongoing discussions, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari, Bloomberg reported. Al-Ansari’s statement comes after Hamas released…
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Cyclone Tej: UAE embassy in Muscat urges citizens to stay cautious
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has issued a warning to its citizens to be cautious of the approaching tropical cyclone Tej. Taking to X on Sunday, October 22, UAE…
- India
Sharjah museums to display historic collection of Indian arts
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah is set to host the ‘Ziena Splendor of The Indian Courts’ exhibition from October 25, 2023 to April 14, 2024 at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. The exhibition…
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Ed Sheeran set to perform live in Dubai, Bahrain; check details
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is all set to perform concerts in Dubai and Bahrain in 2024 as part of his ‘The Mathematics Asia Tour’. Taking to Instagram, on Friday, October 20, the…
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Al-Nassr’s U13 Team signs Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Jr
In a surprising turn of events, 13-year-old Cristiano Jr, son of Cristiano Ronaldo, has recently signed a contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr’s U13 team. Taking to X, on Friday, October 20, Italian…
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Abu Dhabi: Up to Rs 1L fine for breaching outdoor seating rules
Abu Dhabi has announced the imposition of a fine of up to Dirhams 5,000 (Rs 1,13,312) on venues that violate the outdoor seating regulations. This comes as the Abu Dhabi City Municipality,…
- India
Indian Consulate in Dubai to remain closed for two days
Abu Dhabi: The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai, will be closed on Monday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 24 on account of Mahanavmi and Dussehra celebrations. The announcement was made…
- Middle East
4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded in Oman
Muscat: An earthquake of 4.8-magnitude was recorded in Oman on Saturday morning, October 21. The Earthquake Monitoring Centre (EMC) at Sultan Qaboos University said that an earthquake was recorded in the Oman…
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UAE: How Kerala man spent Rs 33 crore he won in lottery
There are endless possibilities for draw winners to use their winnings, such as purchasing a dream home, car, or going on a vacation. However, an Indian expatriate living in the United Arab…