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- Middle East
In pics: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, was celebrated by millions of Muslims across the world on Wednesday. From the bustling streets of Türkiye to the festivities in ultra-modern…
- Offbeat
From disco to biryani chai; 5 types of tea you will find in Dubai
Dubai, known for its skyscrapers and luxury, hosts a large of expats with a taste for flavourful teas. With an array of flavours and blends catering to every taste, tea connoisseurs embark…
- Middle East
Iran to form naval alliance with 4 Gulf countries; India, Pakistan
Tehran: The Iranian navy announced a joint alliance with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq alongside India and Pakistan, according to Iranian media. This Commander of the Iranian Navy Admiral Shahram Irani…
- Andhra Pradesh
Workshop to educate people looking to migrate to Gulf countries
Amaravati: With an aim to educate people from the state who seek to move to countries in the Middle-East to eke out a living, from being duped by unscrupulous agents, the Andhra…
- Middle East
Gulf countries condemn tearing up copy of Holy Quran in Netherlands
The Gulf countries expressed strong condemnation and denunciation of a far-right politician of the Netherlands tearing a copy of the Holy Quran. On Monday, Edwin Wagensveld shared a video clip on his…
- Middle East
GCC countries strongly condemn burning of Holy Quran in Sweden
The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran, by extremists in front of the Turkish embassy in the Swedish capital, Stockholm. On…
- India
Over 8,000 Indians lodged in foreign jails: MEA
New Delhi: Over 8,000 Indians are currently imprisoned in foreign jails and out of these 4,389 are lodged in Gulf countries, Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said on…
- India
PFI has organised structure in Gulf countries for mobilising funds: ED
New Delhi: The Popular Front of India (PFI), banned recently by the government for alleged terrorist links and spreading communal hatred, has a “well-structured and organised” presence in the Gulf countries for…
- Hyderabad
‘Mandi’ now gaining popularity over Biriyani in Hyderabad food circles
Hyderabad: The famous Hyderabadi biriyani of Arabic origin is facing tough competition nowadays from the Hyderabadi Mandi, another traditional Arabic dish that has started dominating the Hyderabad food industry.Mandi, a food of…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabadi desires to return home from Riyadh before his death
Jeddah: The Hyderabadi community is known for conducting extravaganza cultural and literal events abroad yet it remains silent when it comes to extending help to humanitarian causes. An optimistic bed ridden Mohammed…
- Middle East
How global energy crisis aids Gulf countries to create stronger influence
The indications are clear and strong that the Gulf countries will likely remain as important in global affairs in the coming decades as they were in the 20th century, a report prepared…
- Middle East
Gulf countries condemn Iranian attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan
Gulf countries on Thursday strongly condemned the attacks launched by Iran on the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Wednesday, which left 13 dead and more than 58 injured. 13 people were killed and…
- Middle East
Here’s how Gulf-based expats can apply for a Saudi eVisa online
Expatriates residing in Gulf countries are now allowed to apply for a Saudi tourist eVisa online. According to an announcement on Thursday, September 1 by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, expatriates in the…
- Middle East
Gulf countries call on Netflix to remove content promoting homosexuality
The Gulf countries on Tuesday called on the Netflix platform to remove content deemed offensive to “Islamic and societal values” in the region. This came in a joint statement by the General…