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Dubai Sheikh Mohammed donates Dh250-million to ‘1 Billion Meals’ campaign

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday announced his personal contribution of real estate assets and monetary…
Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Saudi, UAE calls on Muslims to sight moon on Thursday

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have called on Muslims to sight the crescent of Shawwal 1444, 2023 on Thursday evening, 29th of Ramzan corresponding to April 20.…

Lebanon postpones municipal elections due to lack of funds

Beirut: The Lebanese Parliament approved a bill to extend the mandate of municipal councils for up to one year, postponing their elections due to a lack of funding. Deputy Speaker of Parliament…
Over 2.6 million worshippers attend Makkah’s Grand Mosque on Shab-e-Qadr

Riyadh: As the holy month of Ramzan nears its end, more than 2.6 million worshippers attended Qiyam Al Layl prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Monday, the 27th night of…
Jaishankar speaks to Saudi, UAE foreign ministers over Sudan situation

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has discussed the situation in violence-hit Sudan with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). India is closely watching the situation…
Israel’s economy minister Nir Barkat calls for Indian investors

New Delhi: Visiting Israeli Minister of Economy Nir Barkat has called for more Indian investors in Israel and mentioned that the acquirement of the strategic Israeli port of Haifa by Adani Group…
Watch: UAE astronaut shares view of Makkah, Madinah from space on Shab-e-Qadr

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who is currently on a six-month space mission to the International Space Station (ISS) shared an incredible view of Saudi Arabia’s Makkah…

UAE President receives King Abdullah of Jordan in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan, who is visiting the UAE accompanied by His Royal Highness…
Watch: Sultan Al Neyadi sends back critical research sample from ISS

Abu Dhabi: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Tuesday announced Sultan Al Neyadi along with his crew was responsible for sending back critical research samples on the Dragon cargo spacecraft…
Saudi: Girl forgotten by parents on Dammam-Riyadh road returned

Riyadh: The police in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) found a girl child who had been forgotten by her parents on the Dammam-Riyadh Highway. Police handed over the child, who is…
Palestinian President Abbas arrives in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday for talks in response to an official invitation from Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
MK Stalin announces Rs 10 lakh relief each for kin of 2 people killed in Dubai fire

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a solatium of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of two men who were killed in a building fire in Dubai and said…
Teary eyed final goodbye to Kerala couple who died in fire at Dubai

Kochi: On Monday, all roads led to the uncompleted house at Vengara in Malappuram of a couple who died in a massive fire that broke out in a residential building in Dubai…
Video: In a first, childcare facility opened at Makkah’s Grand Mosque

Riyadh: For the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a child care facility centre has been opened in the vicinity of the Grand Mosque, Makkah, to take care of the…
Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Qatar declares 11-day holiday

Doha: Qatar has declared an 11-day holiday in celebration of Eid Al-Fitr, according to the Amiri Diwan. Eid holidays in Qatar will begin on April 19, which corresponds to 28 Ramzan 1444…