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Kuwait: 9 Indian workers repatriated for celebrating Ram Temple inauguration

At least nine Indian workers in Kuwait were sacked from their jobs after celebrating the inauguration of Ram Temple at the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP),…
UN asks Houthis to reconsider order to expel US, UK nationals

United Nations: The United Nations has asked Yemen’s Houthi authorities to reconsider their decision to expel US and British nationals working for the world body in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Stephane Dujarric,…

ICJ to deliver interim ruling on genocide case against Israel on Friday

Tel Aviv: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will on Friday announce its verdict on South Africa’s plea for an interim ruling in its genocide case against Israel. South African officials, according…
UP man in Saudi Arabia booked for wife’s rape and murder

Fatehpur: A man from Uttar Pradesh, who works in Saudi Arabia, has been accused of hatching conspiracy for contract killing of his wife in a remote village of Fatehpur district. He assured…
Saudi Arabia set to open first-ever alcohol store for diplomats

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to open its first alcohol store in the capital Riyadh, exclusively for non-Muslim diplomats. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters…
Hyderabadi techie wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw

Hyderabad: A 53-year-old Saudi Arabia-based Hyderabadi man won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,30,85,150) on Wednesday, January 24, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Edward George,…
Saudi Arabia jumps 25 places in statistical performance index in 2023

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has jumped 25 places during 2023 on the World Bank’s recent Statistical Performance Index (SPI) report. The Kingdom, represented by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT),…

Over 25K carpets rolled out daily at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah

More than 25,000 carpets are rolled out daily at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia for the comfort of worshipers and pilgrims. The carpets are daily sterilized and perfumed using top-quality…
Dubai airport is world’s busiest this month — Here’s a list of top 10

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been the busiest airport in the world in January 2024, according to a study conducted by an aviation consultancy OAG. With more than 5 million seats, the…
India to press for 2-tier dispute resolution system at WTO’s meet in Abu Dhabi

New Delhi: India will press for the two-tier dispute resolution system at the World Trade Organization (WTO) during the ministerial-level meeting in Abu Dhabi next month, a senior government official said on…
UAE astronaut and minister Sultan Al Neyadi honoured by NASA

United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut and minister Sultan Al Neyadi has been awarded for his exemplary service and contributions to space exploration by NASA at an event in Houston, United States of…
UAE golden visa: Dubai scraps minimum down payment for property investors

In a significant policy change, Dubai has scrapped the minimum down payment of Dirhams one million (Rs 2,26,31,327) for individuals seeking a golden visa through real estate investment. To be eligible for…
UAE: Who is eligible for exemption from Emirates ID fines?

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has revealed three categories that are exempt from fines for late renewal of the Emirates ID card. The Emirates…
US strikes two more Houthi anti-ship missiles in Red Sea

The United States (US) on Wednesday, January 24, carried out two more strikes against two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were aimed into the Southern Red Sea and were prepared to launch. Taking…
Watch: Saudi Arabia discovers longest cave in Madinah

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Geological Survey (SGS) recently discovered Abu Al-Waul Cave, the longest cave in the Kingdom, as a new geological tourist destination in the Khaybar Mountains in the…