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Iran hikes gasoline price for heaviest consumers as war drags on

Tehran: Iran early Tuesday, September 8, introduced a higher price for its heaviest users of gasoline, state media reported, in the latest economic pinch caused by months of war. It’s the second…
Adidas apologises over Israeli soldier shoe campaign backlash

German sportswear company Adidas has apologised after a one shoe campaign featuring former Israeli soldier Shalev Biton sparked criticism and calls for a boycott. “We recognise that an image used in a…
Saudi Arabia sets fines for employers over worker violations

Riyadh: Saudi authorities have warned individual employers against allowing their workers to work for other employers or become self-employed, with violations carrying fines, imprisonment and recruitment restrictions. The Saudi Ministry of Interior…

Wrong driving licence can lead to SAR 2,000 fine in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Traffic on Monday, September 7, reminded drivers that they must hold a driving licence appropriate to their vehicle’s size and intended use. The directorate said driving…
Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi to add Harry Potter lands

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Miral has announced plans to add three new Harry Potter-themed lands to Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, with construction targeted for completion in 2029. The Abu Dhabi Media…
UK set to ban trade with Israeli settlements in West Bank

The United Kingdom (UK) government is expected to announce a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, September 8, in what could mark a significant shift…
Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned South Korea on Monday, September 7, that any military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz would be regarded as support for US aggression and could have “serious consequences”, as Seoul…

Employers in Saudi must notify job interview results in 30 days

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has reminded employers that they must inform job applicants of the outcome of their applications within 30 days of conducting a job…
Click and travel: Clear airport checks in Dubai under 15 seconds

Dubai has launched ‘Click and Travel’, a mobile immigration service that allows passport officers to complete passengers’ entry and departure procedures in about 12 to 15 seconds. The General Directorate of Identity…
Kochi-Abu Dhabi Air India Express flight returns after oil drop

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi-bound Air India Express Boeing 737 returned to Kochi after the crew detected a rapid drop in Engine 1 oil quantity and later shut down the engine when…
Indian Bank to open representative office in Dubai

Dubai: Indian Bank has received board approval to open a representative office in Dubai, as it seeks to expand its overseas operations, leveraging the large Indian diaspora across West Asia. Currently, the…
At least 117 killed as Yemen government, Houthi forces clash

Aden: At least 117 people have been killed in four days of fierce clashes between Yemeni government forces and the Houthi group in the western provinces of Taiz and Hodeidah, medical officials…
MP CM Mohan Yadav pitches investment potential in UAE

Dubai: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav began his four-day visit to Dubai with high-level discussions with Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Deepak Mittal and Consul General of India…
Iran plans to announce ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of Hormuz

Cairo: The new head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Sunday, September 6, said Tehran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” outside the Strait of Hormuz aimed at vessels it believes…
Indian singer dies in Dubai hours before Ajman show

Dubai: Indian singer Nisar Wayanad, known for a voice that resembled that of award-winning Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan, died at a Dubai hospital on Saturday evening, September 5, hours before he…