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Video: Dubai’s Crown Prince son kiss portrait of UAE Prez on his birthday

Abu Dhabi: Of all the birthday wishes for the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan one stands out as the most heart-warming – his grandson…
Tenth week in a row, thousands of Israelis protest against judicial reforms

For the tenth consecutive week, thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday against the judicial reforms that the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to implement. The protestors accused Prime Minister Benjamin…

Saudi Arabia marks Flag Day for the first time on March 11

Riyadh: For the first time in its history the streets and parks of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) were painted green in celebration of Flag Day, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
Iran unveils final prototype of indigenous jet trainer

Tehran: Iran has unveiled the final prototype of a jet trainer that can help pilots learn tactics and techniques of air and air-to-surface combats, state media reported. Dubbed Yasin, the aircraft can…
Saudi Aramco posts record profit of $161 billion for 2022

Riyadh: Saudi oil giant Aramco has announced a record profit of $161.1 bn for 2022, helped by soaring energy prices and bigger volumes, media reports said. It represents a 46.5 per cent…
Dubai makes a hatrick; named cleanest city in the world

Abu Dhabi: Dubai has been named as the cleanest city in the world for the third time in a row in the Global Power City Index (GPCI). Dubai also earned its reputation…
Saudi announces new national airline ‘Riyadh Air’; know more here

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Sunday, the establishment of a new national airline, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The new carrier will be…

UAE transit visa fee hiked; know cost, details here

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Immigration has increased the cost of a 96-hour transit visa for travellers, local media reported. Details are not listed on the immigration authority’s website, however,…
UAE: 25 Indian expats receive scholarships of Rs 1L each for daughters’ education

Abu Dhabi: On the ocassion of International Women’s Day on March 8, 25 United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriates received educational scholarships worth Rs 1 lakh for their daughters at an…
Game-changing moment for Middle East as Iran and Saudi Arabia bury the hatchet

When Saudi Arabia and Iran buried the hatchet in Beijing, it was a game-changing moment both for a Middle East shaped by their decades-old rivalry, and for China’s growing influence in the…
Ramzan 2023: Dubai announces school timings

Abu Dhabi: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced new timings and instructions during the holy month of Ramzan for schools across Dubai. According to a circular sent to all…
CBI gets fugitive deported from Saudi Arabia under ‘Operation Trishul’

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has got one Mohammed Hanif Makkat, who was allegedly involved in kidnapping and murder case, deported from Saudi Arabia under ‘Operation Trishul’, source told…
Iran arrest over 100 for suspected poisonings of schoolgirls

Tehran: Iran’s Interior Ministry has said that more than 100 people in 11 provinces have been arrested on charges of involvement in the recent incidents of student poisoning at the country’s schools.…
Ramzan 2023: UAE announces working hours for federal employees

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday announced Ramzan working hours for employees at federal agencies and ministries. According to a circular from the UAE’s Federal Authority for Government Human…
UAE sends telecommunication equipment worth Rs 44 cr to quake-hit Turkey

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Friday the dispatch of digital equipment worth 20 million Dirhams (Rs 44,63,50,200) to support the operating stations of the damaged telephone networks in the…