- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Only men allowed to visit Prophet Mohammed’s tomb
Riyadh: Authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have stopped giving permits to women to visit the Prophet Mohammed’s tomb, thereby restricting it to men only, via the app “Eatmarna” and…
- Middle East
UAE-India business trips likely to stall amid new COVID-19 rules
Abu Dhabi: Travel between the UAE and India may affect business trips after India imposed mandatory seven-day home quarantine for inbound travellers, starting from Tuesday, January 11, local media from the gulf…
- Middle East
Video: Amitabh Bachchan features in campaign for Expo 2020 Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has starred this week in a new campaign for Expo 2020 Dubai and invites people to visit Dubai for a once-in-a-lifetime experience Released in India and…
- Middle East
Saudi princess Basma released after nearly three years in jail
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have released Princess Basma bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and her daughter who had been held without charge for nearly three years…
- Middle East
Here are top jobs for the next 10 years in UAE
Abu Dhabi: As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) job market is constantly changing as a result of rapid technological developments and modern techniques, UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization has revealed…
- Middle East
Bahrain updates COVID-19 measures amid rising cases
Manama: Concerned over the spread of the COVID-19 cases worldwide, Bahrain on Friday updated its COVID-19 precautionary measures, starting from January 9, 2021, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. The National Medical…
- Middle East
Kuwait reimposes COVID-19 measures for mass events, mosque prayers
Kuwait: Kuwait has reimposed strict health measures in mosques and marriage ceremonies as the country has recently seen a surge in COVID-19 infections, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. Worshippers visiting mosques…
- Middle East
Doctor’s mistakes leave six people blind in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Six patients have lost their sight in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to a mistake made by a doctor while performing cataract surgeries, local media from the gulf country reported…
- Middle East
Qatar reimposes restrictions amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Doha: Qatar will reimpose restrictions on commercial activities, effective from today, January 8, as the country battles a surge in new COVID-19 infections, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. The Ministry of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to impose huge fine for violating social distancing rules
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior on Thursday announced that those who break social distancing rules at public and private establishments will be fined 1,000 Saudi riyals, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
- Middle East
Now women in Saudi Arabia can become taxi drivers
Riyadh: Nearly four years after the historic decision to allow women to drive, the Saudi General Directorate of Traffic has announced that women will now be allowed to drive taxis and become…
- Offbeat
Viral video: Girl seen catching escaped lion in Kuwait
Kuwait: A bizarre clip of a girl casually catching a growling lion, which appears to be trying to escape, is going viral on social media. The lion had reportedly escaped in the…
- Middle East
Israel approves construction of new settlement in the Gaza Strip
Jerusalem: Israel’s Planning and Building Council on Tuesday approved the establishment of a new settlement in the Gaza Strip under the name Hanoun, comprising 500 settler families, Anadolu Agency reported. A discussion…
- Middle East
Dubai golden visa holders can get driving license without training; here’s how
Abu Dhabi: The Golden Visa holders in Dubai can get a driving licence without the need for training, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said. If they have a license from…
- Pakistan
Imran Khan to be honoured with ‘International Sports Personality Award’ at Expo 2020 Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister of the Republic of Pakistan and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Patron-in-Chief, Imran Khan will be honoured with the ‘International Sports Personality Award’ on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at…
