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You can now preorder your meals on all Emirates flights across Europe

Abu Dhabi: Following the successful launch of Emirates pre-order in-flight meal service on UK routes, the airline is expanding the service across routes to and from European cities. Locations added to the…
Bahrain to allow prison inmates to pursue bachelor’s, master’s degrees

Manama: In an empowering initiative, Bahrain inmates will be given the opportunity to pursue their university studies, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. The initiative aims to provide equal educational opportunities for all…

UAE firm offers free money transfer to victims of disaster in Libya, Morocco

The United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) e& money, the fintech arm of e& group, is offering free money transfers to the loved ones affected by the natural disasters in Libya and Morocco. The…
Saudi Arabia’s NCM rejects rumours of cyclones, floods hitting country

Riyadh: The rumours about a cyclone hitting Saudi Arabia are flagged as ‘incorrect’ and they only aim to incite fear in the public, the spokesperson for the Kingdom’s National Meteorology Center (NCM)…
Iran: Mahsa Amini’s father detained on her 1st death anniversary

Tehran: Mahsa Amini’s father was briefly detained and released by the Iranian security forces on the first anniversary of her death, Saturday, September 16. The 22-year-old, died on September 16, 2022, after…
Mahsa Amini death anniversary: US, UK impose sanctions on Iran officials

The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced the imposition of sanctions on Iranian officials to mark the first death anniversary of Mahsa Amini in police custody. US Treasury…
Saudi Arabia announces dress code for women performing Umrah

Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced a set of guidelines pertaining to the dress code for women who wish to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in…

Libya floods: Search continues for over 10000 missing

Derna: The death toll in Derna, a coastal city in Libya, has risen to 11,300 as search efforts continue in the wake of a catastrophic flood caused by the breaching of two…
INS Sumedha participates in Exercise Bright Star-23 in Egypt

Cairo: The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sumedha participated in Exercise Bright Star-23 with multiple other navies which began on September 3, till September 15. INS Sumedha exercised with navies of Egypt, Italy,…
German footballer Robert Bauer converts to Islam

German footballer-defender Robert Bauer announced his conversion to Islam and expressed gratitude to those who helped him in his journey as a Muslim. Taking to his Instagram recently, Bauer posted a picture…
RAK jobs fair provides opportunities for over 850 Emiratis

Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Jobs and Internships Festival, hosted by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research in Ras Al Khaimah, commenced on Friday and…
UAE intensifies its relief efforts in flood-hit Libya

Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has intensified its relief efforts to alleviate the suffering of flood-affected people in Libya, as it continues its drive to deliver humanitarian support in the…
Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response to any Israeli threat, unlawful act

Tehran: Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravan, has warned that his country will respond “decisively” to any threat or unlawful act against it by Israel, the media reported. Iravani made…
Saudi woman accuses popular vlogger Shakir Subhan of misbehavior

Kochi: A 29-year old Saudi Arabian woman has registered a complaint against popular vlogger- Mallu Traveler- Shakir Subhan for allegedly misbehaving with her. According to the complaint, the incident took place here…
Kuwait announces felxible working hours for govt employees

Kuwait: In a recent development, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced new flexible working hours for employees working in the government sector. The decision was approved by the Kuwait Civil Service Council.…