Gulf News
- Middle East
Emirates offers unlimited free date changes on Dubai flights
Dubai: Dubai-based airline Emirates has introduced unlimited free date changes for passengers travelling to Dubai, giving customers greater flexibility to adjust their travel plans. The new policy, effective August 10, covers several…
- Middle East
UAE announces Haj 2027 registration date
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat on Monday, August 10, announced the registration dates for Emirati citizens wishing to perform Haj during the upcoming 1448 AH/2027…
- Middle East
Indian tourists can now get free UAE visas for Abu Dhabi trips
Abu Dhabi: Indian tourists booking eligible holidays in Abu Dhabi can get their UAE entry visa at no cost under a new initiative launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism –…
- Middle East
Fire breaks out at Saudi Aramco refinery
A fire broke out early Sunday, August 9, at a facility belonging to Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery in southwestern Saudi Arabia, with no injuries reported, the Energy Ministry said. In a post…
- Middle East
Indian nurse returns home after Saudi visa fraud ordeal
Riyadh: An Indian nurse has returned to India after being rescued in Saudi Arabia following an alleged fraudulent recruitment arrangement, with assistance from the Embassy of India and Dammam Police. Maria Stella…
- Middle East
Kuwait tightens visit visa-to-residency conversion rules
Kuwait City: Kuwait has tightened the rules for converting visit visas into residency permits, with hundreds of expatriates reportedly having their applications rejected after failing to meet the revised eligibility criteria, Arab…
- Middle East
Critically ill worker to be airlifted from Riyadh to Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has initiated efforts to facilitate the medical evacuation of a 45-year-old Indian worker from Saudi Arabia after his family sought urgent assistance to bring him to Hyderabad for…
- Middle East
Telangana’s Vishnu Vardhan Reddy named India’s Dubai Consul General
Hyderabad: Telangana’s Dr Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy has been appointed as the Consul General of India in Dubai, becoming the first person from the state to head the Indian Consulate in the…
- India
‘We don’t hire Muslims’ claim in Dubai job sparks backlash
A social media post claiming that a recruiter refused to consider a Muslim candidate for a Dubai-based job has sparked widespread backlash online, with users condemning the purported religious discrimination and demanding…
- Middle East
Makkah, Madinah rank among world’s top visitor cities
Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrim Experience Program (PEP) has highlighted major gains in pilgrim services and global tourism rankings, with Makkah and Madinah securing places among the world’s leading visitor destinations in its 2025…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Jebel Ali hit by seven explosions in 20 minutes: Reports
Dubai: Multiple explosions rocked Dubai’s Jebel Ali industrial zone and port early on Wednesday, August 5, with the cause of the incident remaining unclear. Iran’s Mehr News Agency, citing Emirati officials, reported…
- Middle East
Indian expat killed in Dubai showroom gas blast
Dubai: An Indian expatriate from Kerala was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom in Dubai, according to a media report. Shijin Paul, 27, from Kerala’s Kollam district, died…
- Middle East
Riyadh Air launches first India route with Mumbai service
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia-based Riyadh Air has commenced its first scheduled service to India, launching daily non-stop flights between Riyadh and Mumbai on Tuesday, August 4. The new route connects King Khalid International…
- Middle East
Desi Bling star denies reports of UAE asset freeze
Dubai-based Indian-origin businessman and Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal has said that no competent enforcement or regulatory authority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued any official announcement or public disclosure…
- World
US used 2,000-pound bomb on Iran family home, killing 3: Report
A United States airstrike on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Thursday, July 30, killed three members of a family and was likely carried out using a 2,000-pound bomb, according to an investigation by…
