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NEOM announces new tourism destination ‘Leyja’

After launching the flagship regions such as Sindalah, THE LINE, Trojena and Oxagon, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM has announced the development of a new sustainable tourism destination called ‘Leyja’. Leyja…
Dubai: Driverless, AI-powered police patrol cars unveiled at GITEX

Abu Dhabi: A self-driving patrol and AI (artificial intelligence)-powered patrol cars have been unveiled in the five-day GITEX Global 2023, which commenced in Dubai World Trade Centre on Monday, October 16. Under…

Iran Foreign Minister warns of ‘preemptive measure’ against Israel

Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned that “any preemptive measure” by resistance leaders against Israel is “possible in the coming hours” and said that Israel will not be allowed…
Hamas says 200-250 Israeli captives held in Gaza

Gaza: Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas militant group, said there were 200 to 250 Israeli hostages in Gaza who were captured after the October 7 attack. In a televised…
Half a million Israelis evacuated since Hamas attack: IDF

Jerusalem: About half a million Israelis have been evacuated since Hamas launched its brutal attack on the country on October 7, the military said on Tuesday. “All the communities around the Gaza…
Saudi Crown Prince launches ‘Ardara’ to develop ‘AlWadi’ in Abha

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman on Monday, October 16, launched a new company, Ardara, mainly to develop its flagship destination ‘AlWadi’ in the Abha in Aseer region. The aim…
Israel-Hamas war: Biden to travel to Israel, Jordan on Wednesday

Washington: US President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to demonstrate his support for Israel in the aftermath of the Hamas attack, the White House announced Monday, adding that he…

Abu Dhabi Airport’s new terminal opening date announced

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is set to open its much-anticipated new terminal building to the public on Wednesday, November 1, a day after Etihad’s ceremonial flight takes off. Airlines will transition…
Blinken in Israel for second time since conflict erupted

Tel Aviv: For a second time since the raging Israel-Hamas conflict erupted on October 7, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday arrived in Tel Aviv, where he is scheduled to…
‘We are on the ‘verge of collapse’, Head of UN agency for Palestinian refugees

United Nations/Jerusalem: The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, which has the largest UN footprint in the Gaza Strip, has warned that it is on the “verge of collapse” and was even…
Saudi Arabia warns of thunderstorms until Wed, urges caution

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued thunderstorm warnings for most regions of the Kingdom until Wednesday, October 18. The authority has urged the public to…
24/7 kiosks for instant renewal of Emirates ID, passport in UAE soon

Abu Dhabi: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), residents and citizens may soon be able to instantly renew their passports, and Emirates ID at any time within minutes through 24/7 kiosks. The…
Here’s how to change Iqama profession in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), if your Iqama profession is different from your current profession, it is mandatory to change it. The Ministry of Labor (MO) conducts regular workplace…
Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions rise

Hong Kong: Oil prices rose above $91 a barrel on Monday as diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in the Middle East intensified. Investors are concerned that the Israel-Hamas war could spark a wider conflict…
Israel denies ceasefire in place to allow aid to Gaza

Jerusalem: Israel on Monday denied reports that it has agreed to a ceasefire in southern Gaza to allow the Rafah border crossing to open to let aid into the Hamas-controlled enclave. “At…