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1 Indian killed, 2 injured in anti-tank missile attack in Israel’s north

Jerusalem: An Indian national was killed and another two were injured on Monday when an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon struck an orchard near Israel’s northern border community of Margaliot, officials said.…
40% surge in Eid package enquiries among UAE residents, says report

As the holy month of Ramzan 2024 is around the corner, residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are eagerly anticipating its arrival and already planning their six-day Eid Al-Fitr holidays to…

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque receives over five million visitors in 2023

Abu Dhabi: The prominent Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque centre in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received more than five million visitors, a 70 per cent increase compared to 2022.…
Saudi Arabia discovers 1200-yr-old architectural patterns of Othman bin Affan Mosque

Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced the discovery of 1200-year-old architectural patterns of the Othman bin Affan Mosque. The discovery is part of the initial phase…
Ramzan 2024: Saudi Arabia launches e-portal for iftar permits at Grand Mosque

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched an e-portal to submit permits for providing iftar banquets inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah during Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. This initiative by the…
Ramzan 2024: Dubai ruler launches Rs 2257 cr charity campaign for mothers

With the holy month of Ramzan just around the corner, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai has launched a new…
Emirates Draw: Indian software engineer takes Rs 15 lakh home

Abu Dhabi: A 45-year-old Indian national from Kerala won a staggering Dirham 70,000 (Rs 15,79,811) in the latest Emirates Draw MEGA7. The winner, Biju Thomas, bagged the mega prize after he matched…

UAE announces reduced working hours during Ramzan 2024

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, March 4, announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. Taking to X,…
Reliance Industries market value surpasses economies of Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain

The market value of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), whose share price has been surging in recent days, has surpassed the economies of Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and many other countries. Currently, the market…
UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 33 crore in Big Ticket draw

A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won a staggering Dirham 15 million (Rs 33,83,32,500) on Sunday, March 3, in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket weekly draw. The winner, Mohammed Shereef, bagged the…
Choreographer Awez Darbar honoured with UAE’s golden visa

Choreographer, YouTuber, and social media sensation Awez Darbar, who is the son of renowned music composer Ismail Darbar, is the latest Indian to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) golden…
IDF carries out heavy shelling in south Lebanon, West Bank

Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has carried out heaving shelling against Hezbollah in south Lebanon and West Bank areas, media reports said. Reports said that the IDF fighter jets are…
Israel expects heightened tensions near West Bank as ceasefire talks hit roadblock

Tel Aviv: Israel’s war cabinet fears heightened tension near the West Bank and Temple Mount during the upcoming month of Ramadan after the ceasefire talks failed to yield the desired results. Sources…
Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Mandir: Over 65K worshippers visit on first public Sunday

Abu Dhabi: Over 65,000 worshippers visited the recently opened BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi as it opened its doors on the first Sunday for public, according to an official statement. As…
Dozens killed in Israeli attack on Gazans waiting for aid: Health Ministry

Gaza: Dozens of Palestinians were killed and injured in an Israeli attack while they were waiting for aid in Gaza City, Hamas-run Health Ministry Spokesman Ashraf al-Qedra has said in a press…