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Saudi Aramco chairman reappointed as independent director on RIL board

In a significant development, the chairman of Saudi Aramco Yasir Othman H Al-Rumayyan has been reappointed as an independent director on the board of Reliance Industries Limited for a further five years.…
Kuwait fire: Another Indian victim identified as Bihar native, mortal remains sent to hometown

A 34-year-old man from Bihar has been identified among the 45 Indian workers who perished in the deadly blaze that engulfed a residential building in Mangaf city on June 12. The body…

Japanese hotel ‘cancels’ Israeli guest’s reservation over ‘war crimes’

A Japanese hotel has been accused of cancelling an Israeli tourist’s reservation due to alleged ‘war crimes’ committed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza. The incident has sparked a backlash from the Israeli…
Kuwait lifts ban on work, entry visas for Philippine nationals

Kuwait has lifted a year-long ban on all types of visas for Philippine nationals. The decision also permits the recruitment of Filipino domestic workers who have previously worked abroad and have experience.…
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…
UAE expresses solidarity with Jordan over Gaza truck accident victims

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs has expressed the UAE’s solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and has offered the UAE leadership’s deepest sympathy to Jordan’s leadership…
Netanyahu says Israel ‘committed’ to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel is “committed” to the deal proposal outlined by US President Joe Biden for a ceasefire in Gaza in return for the release…

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…
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…
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…
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…
Israeli army kills senior Hamas weapons expert

Jerusalem: Israel’s military claimed on Monday, June 24, that it killed a senior Hamas weapons expert in the Gaza Strip while the offensive in Rafah city is continuing. In an update, the…
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.…
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…
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…