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Gupta brothers absconding from South Africa arrested in UAE

Dubai [UAE]: Gupta brothers, who are among South Africa’s most wanted suspects linked to money laundering and criminal activities, were arrested by Dubai Police on Tuesday after receiving a red notice by…
Iraq, Libya join over a dozen Muslim countries in condemning controversial remarks against Prophet

Dubai: Iraq and Libya have joined over a dozen Muslim countries in condemning the controversial remarks made by now-suspended and expelled BJP leaders against Prophet Mohammad. In response to a statement issued…

Saudi Arabia’s GDP trumps estimate, grows by 9.9 in first quarter

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 9.9 percent in the first quarter of 2022, surpassing May’s estimate of 9.6 percent. Crude petroleum and natural gas activities were the contributor…
Israeli government fails to pass bill to renew settler law

Tel Aviv: Israel’s ruling coalition government has failed to pass a bill extending legal protections to Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. The coalition, made up of eight parties with diverse ideologies,…
Saudi Arabia to implement midday work ban from June 15

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) issued a decision banning working under the sun from Wednesday, June 15, until September 15, 2022. The decision stipulated that workers should…
Saudi Arabia: Haj registrations open for US, Europe, Australia

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday opened online registrations for pilgrims from America, Europe and Australia for this year’s Haj season. Pilgrims can register directly through the portal. The portal…
Arab Parliament slams BJP’s remarks against Prophet Muhammad

Cairo: The Cairo-based Arab Parliament has strongly condemned and rejected the “irresponsible remarks” made by two former spokespersons of the ruling party in India against Prophet Muhammad. In a statement issued on Monday,…

Kuwaiti supermarket removes Indian products over remarks on Prophet

Kuwait: A Kuwaiti supermarket removed Indian products from its shelves, following insulting statements made against the Prophet Muhammad by two officials of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. Kuwait’s Ardiya…
Hamas calls for protection of Palestinian children from Israeli aggression

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) called for international protection for Palestinian children from Israeli crimes. This came in a report issued by the movement, on the occasion of the International Day of…
UAE condemns statements insulting Prophet Mohammed

New Delhi/UAE: After Qatar, Iran and Kuwait, now the United Arab Emirates has condemned statements by former BJP spokespersons on Prophet Mohammed. The UAE foreign office expressed denunciation and rejection of insults…
Al-Sudais, Nayef Al-Hajraf condemn statements against the Prophet

The President of the two Holy mosques and Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab states of the Gulf condemned the controversial remarks made by leaders of the ruling party Bharatiya…
Saudi: Woman’s mahram should not have performed Haj in last 5 years

Riyadh: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced that if a woman wishes to register for Haj in this season, it is essential that the mahram (male guardian) accompanying her has not…
Saudi Arabia welcomes 955 pilgrims for this year’s Haj

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has received 955 pilgrims from Indonesia and Bangladesh, among the first delegations of pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom for this year’s Haj season, the…
Israel arrests four Palestinian fishermen off the shore of Gaza

Jerusalem: The Israeli occupation forces on Saturday arrested four Palestinian fishermen off the shores of the Gaza Strip, on the pretext that they exceeded the fishing area limits imposed by Israel, Anadolu…
Saudi Arabia offers job opportunities to work during Haj season

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has offered job opportunities for Saudis and residents wishing to work during the Haj season within the holy sites to obtain a working permit (Ajeer Al-Hajj)…