- Middle East
Kuwait: Political activist sentenced to 4 years for insulting royal family
The Kuwait Criminal Court recently sentenced political activist Mesaed Al-Quraifa to four years in prison with hard labor for insulting the authority of the emirate in a “state security” case. Former National…
- Middle East
Saudi King to host kin of Palestinian martyrs, prisoners for Haj 2024
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz has issued an order to host 2,322 people from around the world to perform the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 pilgrimage. These…
- India
Two Indians from Dubai held at Delhi airport for smuggling gold
New Delhi: Two Indian nationals who arrived from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) were arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 91.44…
- Middle East
Chiranjeevi honoured with UAE golden visa
Hyderabad: Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi Konidela, who recently received the Padma Vibhushan award, is the latest Indian celebrity to be honoured with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. 68-year-old megastar was handed…
- Middle East
After 12-yr hiatus, direct flights resume for Syria Haj pilgrims
Direct flights from Syria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has resumed for Haj pilgrims after a 12-year of hiatus due to the Syrian civil war. A flight carrying more than…
- India
UltraTech Cement plans to acquire 31.6% stake in UAE-based RAK Cement
In a strategic move, UltraTech Cement, an Aditya Birla Group company, has announced an offer to acquire a substantial stake in United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based RAK Cement Co for White Cement and Construction…
- Middle East
First batch of Haj pilgrims travelling by sea arrives in Jeddah
Jeddah: The first batch of Haj pilgrims who travelled by sea via the ferry ‘Amana’ arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port from Sudan on Monday, May 27. The pilgrims were given bouquets of…
- India
Five flyers from Dubai held at Delhi airport for smuggling Rs 1.92 cr of gold
New Delhi: Five Uzbek nationals who arrived from Dubai via Mumbai were arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 1.92 crore. They…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, UAE strongly condemn new Israeli massacre in Rafah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, May 27, strongly condemned the new massacre committed by Israel in a camp for displaced persons in the city…
- Middle East
UAE ranks second most hardworkimg country in the world
People worldwide work hard for better lifestyles, but some countries have more dedicated citizens and expatriate residents than others. According to a recent report by communications agency duke+mir, the United Arab Emirates…
- Middle East
UAE issues new Haj, Umrah rules
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, May 27, issued new rules to the Haj and Umrah system. The new rules aim to regulate organising the Islamic pilgrimage,…
- Middle East
Banks in Kuwait to lift ‘loan ban’ on expats after 4-yr hiatus
In a notable shift, major banks in Kuwait are reconsidering their strategies for lending loan to expats after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this regard, banks have instructed…
- Middle East
Various services provided for disabled visitors at Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to individuals with disabilities at the Grand Mosque in Makkah,…
- Middle East
Madinah: Visit to Rawdah limited to once a year for 10 minutes
Riyadh: Worshippers are permitted to visit Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, once a year for only 10 minutes in order to give others the opportunity. This is…
- Middle East
12 injured after turbulence hits Qatar Airways flight
At least 12 people have sustained injuries after a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin was hit by turbulence while flying over Turkey on Sunday, May 26. Taking to X, Dublin…
