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UAE public holiday: When is the next long weekend?

Abu Dhabi: As the three-day weekend in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concludes on Sunday, October 1, the wait for the next long weekend begins. Worry not, the next one is less…
Jeddah: New indoor zoo set to kick off for 45 days; check details

Riyadh: Are you a lover of animals? There’s good news for you! A new indoor zoo in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah is all set to open its doors on…

UAE: How can I clear debts from home country?

Abu Dhabi: If you are planning to leave the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and relocate to home country due to unforeseen circumstances, questions on how to clear outstanding debts from back home…
Oman-UAE bus service resumes; know ticket cost, luggage allowance

Oman’s Mwasalat bus service on Sunday, October 1 resumed bus services from Oman to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after being suspended temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Route 202 bus…
Israel searching for survivors as empty migrant boat washes ashore

Tel Aviv: Israeli authorities were searching for survivors after a migrant rubber boat containing documents and equipment washed up on a beach near Netanya — but no people — on Sunday morning.…
Turkey: Two officers injured in blast near parliament

A loud explosion and gunfire have been reported at the entrance gate of the Interior Ministry’s General Directorate of Security, in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Sunday, September 30. Taking to X,…
Iran ready to help Pakistan in fight against terrorism

Tehran: A top Iranian military official has said that Iran’s armed forces are ready for any form of cooperation with Pakistan in the “all-out fight” against terrorism. Chairman of the Chiefs of…

Saudia unveils new brand identity, aircraft livery

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s flagship airline, Saudia Arabian Airlines (Saudia), on Saturday, September 30, unveiled its new brand identity and aircraft livery under its transformation journey. The announcement was made at…
Senior diplomat Ausaf Sayeed retires after 33 yr long career

Jeddah: A renowned Hyderabadi, senior diplomat, Secretary for Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs in MEA, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, retired on Saturday, ending his 33-year-long career in the foreign service.…
Dubai: Global Village season 28’s VIP packs sold out in record time

The popular family-friendly destination Global Village, Dubai has announced that the season 28 VIP packs sold out in record time after they were made available for public sale on Saturday, September 30.…
Expo City Dubai announces temporary closure of top attractions

Expo City Dubai on Saturday, September 30, announced the temporary closure of two of its top attractions— “Garden in the Sky and Rashid’s Playground”. The attractions will be temporarily “paused” from Sunday,…
Cairo University female employee killed by her co-worker for rejecting marriage proposal

For the third time in two days, Egypt was rocked by a new horrific crime after a 32-year-old employee of Cairo University was killed on campus by her co-worker on Thursday, September…
Palestinian teen shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank

A 17-year-old Palestinian boy was killed and another was injured after the Israeli forces opened fire near the colonial Israeli settlement of Pesagot, to the east of Al-Bireh city in the occupied…
Dubai Miracle Garden reopens: New floral attractions, ticket prices & more

Abu Dhabi: Dubai Miracle Garden, the largest natural flower garden in the world, opened its doors for visitors on Friday, September 29. The Miracle Garden, now in its 12th season, offers an…
Hyderabadi cricketer dies after collapsing on pitch in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah: On World Heart Day which falls on September 29, a Hyderabadi NRI in Saudi Arabia died while playing cricket on Friday. Mohammed Atif Khan aged 52, a native of Muradnagar in…