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Saudi Arabia bans use of Allah’s 99 names on packaging material
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce on Monday, January 12, announced a ban on the use of Allah’s 99 names on packaging materials that are disposable, a decision made to avoid situations where…
- Pakistan
Pakistan, Indonesia discuss defence cooperation
Islamabad: Pakistan and Indonesia have discussed defence cooperation amidst reports about Jakarta joining the list of nations interested in buying JF-17 Thunder jets. Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), Minister of Defence of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches package preferences for Haj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Friday, January 9, announced the launch of the Package Preference Phase via the Nusuk Hajj platform for the 2026 season, targeting pilgrims from countries…
- Middle East
What to know about latest tensions in Yemen, parties involved
Sanaa: Yemen is threatening to fracture even further, exposing a growing rift between Middle East powers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The latest friction is among members of the Saudi-led…
- Middle East
UAE smuggled wanted Yemen separatist leader out of country: Saudi Arabia
Dubai: Saudi Arabia alleged on Thursday, January 8, that the United Arab Emirates smuggled a separatist leader in Yemen wanted for treason out of the country and flew him to Abu Dhabi.…
- Business
Saudi Arabia to open its stock market to foreigners from Feb 1
Foreign investors will now be permitted to access Saudi Arabia’s capital market starting February 1, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Tuesday, January 6, as part of its broader effort to…
- Lifestyle
Madinah rose ice cream in Hyderabad: Gulf trends continue to roar
In Hyderabad, trends do not wait for passports or visas. From viral desserts to retail experiences inspired by the Gulf, the city has a way of absorbing global influences almost effortlessly. What…
- Middle East
Saudi-backed forces regain control of Yemen’s Hadramout
Aden: Saudi-backed forces spread across Yemen’s Mukalla on Sunday after retaking the port city, which was seized by southern separatists last month. Video footage taken by The Associated Press showed the Saudi-backed…
- Middle East
Kerala family of four dies in accident in Saudi Arabia after Umrah
Malappuram: Four members of a family from Manjeri in Kerala’s Malappuram district were killed in a tragic road accident in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, plunging their relatives and the local community into deep…
- India
Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia need clearance for restricted drugs: NCB
New Delhi: Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia should obtain prior permission for carrying certain “restricted” medicines in and out of the country, as the Kingdom there has introduced a mandatory online clearance…
- Middle East
Saudi warplanes strike UAE-backed separatists in southern Yemen
Aden: Saudi warplanes have reportedly struck on Friday forces in southern Yemen backed by the United Arab Emirates, a separatist leader says. There were no immediate reports of casualties. This comes as…
- Middle East
Saudi Foreign Minister, Palestine VP discuss Gaza, West Bank developments
Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Vice President of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Hussein Al-Sheikh in Riyadh…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to roll out four-tier sugar tax on drinks from Jan 1
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has approved amendments to the executive regulations of the excise tax, introducing a sugar-content-based levy on sweetened beverages from January 1, 2026. The…
- Middle East
Saudi-led Coalition clarifies Mukalla weapons shipment after UAE denial
Riyadh: The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen has issued clarifications regarding the arrival of two vessels at Yemen’s Mukalla port, following a statement by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
- Middle East
Saudi Cabinet hopes UAE will halt military, financial support to STC
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet said on Tuesday, December 30, that it hopes the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will halt any military or financial support to Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC). The Cabinet…