Middle East
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Here are Middle Eastern countries that banned travel to and from India
In view of the incessant surge in daily COVID-19 cases from the last month and the cases reaching an all-time high, several countries are imposing a travel ban to and from India.…
- Middle East
Women security guards deployed for first time at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is now appointing women as security guards at the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. This is the first time in the country that women have been deployed as Hajj and Umrah…
- Middle East
Iran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results
Baghdad: A first round of direct talks between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran signaled a possible de-escalation following years of animosity that often spilled into neighboring countries and at least one still-raging…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches Iftar distribution project in India
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance on Wednesday launched the Ramzan iftar project in India as part of the King Salman Ramzan Assistance Programme, the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces first day of Ramadan 2021
Riyadh: The moon sighting committee of the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia announced on Sunday that the first fast of the month of Ramadan will be on Tuesday, April 13, while Taraweeh will…
- Middle East
Only Saudis can work in malls, supermarkets as local hiring drive accelerates
Riyadh: Shopping malls, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must only hire locals as a part of a raft of initiatives aimed at increasing local employment, the country’s…
- Middle East
Blast in Red Sea slightly damages Iranian ship
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday confirmed that authorities are looking into an explosion in the Red Sea that left a ship slightly damaged. Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that no…
- Middle East
Etihad operates first flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv: UAE-based Etihad Airways on Tuesday launched regular flight service between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. The service comes after Israel was added to Abu Dhabi’s ‘green list’, giving quarantine-free travel for…
- Middle East
Turkey arrested ten retired admirals over open letter
Ankara: The Turking government on Monday arrested 10 retired admirals after the publication of an open letter signed by hundreds of former officers criticizing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s project to build a…
- Middle East
Saudi to allow only ‘vaccinated’ pilgrims into two holy mosques
Riyadh: Saudi authorities announced on Monday that they will only allow people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to perform the Umrah and as well as prayers at Grand Mosque in Makkah and…
- Middle East
Jordan royal, palace official arrested for alleged plot against King Abdullah II
Riyadh: The palace of Jordan’s former crown prince in Amman was raided on Saturday (local time) and two of his senior aides arrested after officials uncovered what they believed was an attempted…
- Middle East
UAE salaries back to pre-pandemic level for chosen employees
Dubai: In the United Arab Emirates, salaries have been restored for selected employees to the level of pre- Pandemic in large corporates following cuts made in the wake of COVID-19. However, employees…
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Pakistan set to gain from China-Iran Strategic Partnership deal: Report
Islamabad: Pakistan is set to gain the most from the Strategic Partnership deal between China and Iran signed last week worth USD 400 billion, as per an Express Tribune report. As per…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s Haramain train to start bookings from March 15
Riyadh: The Haramain high-speed railway will resume its operation between Makkah and Madinah from March 31 this year, the Saudi press agency reported. Engineer Rayan Al-Harbi, deputy director of Haramain High Speed…
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8 killed, over 170 injured in migrant center fire in Yemen
Sana’a: At least eight people have been killed and over 170 others injured as a result of a fire at a migrant detention facility in the Yemeni capital city Sana’a, the regional…
