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Video: Umrah pilgrims pray amid heavy rainfall in Makkah

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) holiest city Makkah witnessed heavy rainfall over the past few days, prompting local authorities to activate emergency protocols to safeguard people. The unexpected rainfall created a…
Qatar: Indian expat boy dies in car accident

Doha: A 17-year-old Qatar-based Indian expatriate boy on Friday, December 27, died after being seriously injured in a car accident in Al Wukair, Doha. The deceased has been identified as Mohammed Haneen,…

Saudi Arabia allocates 500 million USD to support Yemeni govt

Aden: Saudi Arabia has allocated 500 million dollars to the Yemeni government to cover state employees’ salaries and other expenses, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak said. In a post on…
Visa-on-arrival, visa-free destinations for UAE residents

If you are a resident in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and want to take a quick trip for the New Year holiday, the process of applying for a visa can be…
Abu Dhabi to host world’s largest 50-minute fireworks display on NYE 2025

Abu Dhabi is all set to host the “world’s largest fireworks display” with a 50-minute spectacle on New Year’s Eve at Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba. The celebration aims to break…
Israeli forces burn Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

Israeli forces on Friday, December 27, set fire to parts of the facility of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, one of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, after ordering evacuations and detaining some patients…
Dubai Metro to extend operating hours for 3 days

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday, December 27, announced an extension of Dubai Metro’s operating hours from Saturday, December 28 to Monday, December 30, 2024. The Metro…

Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN launches first residential community in Makkah

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate developer ROSHN Group recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for ALMANAR, its inaugural fully integrated residential community in Makkah. The event was held under the patronage of advisor…
Four Palestinian babies freeze to death in Gaza amid Israeli siege

At least four Palestinian babies have died of hypothermia in southern Gaza in just 72 hours, due to a drop in temperature and the ongoing Israeli siege on essential winter supplies. The infants…
Flydubai suspends flights to 2 Russian cities after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

Flydubai, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based budget airline, has suspended flights from Dubai to two Russian cities—Sochi and Mineralnye Vody—starting December 28 to January 5, 2025, because of security concerns. The announcement…
Oman to implement unified GCC customs tariff from 2025

Muscat: Oman plans to implement a unified customs tariff as part of its strategy to enhance trade within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) starting January 1, 2025. The initiative aims to streamline…
Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Tel Aviv airport

Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group announced on Friday that it launched a ‘hypersonic ballistic missile’ targeting Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, claiming it had hit its target. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya…
Palestine diplomat condoles death of former PM Manmohan Singh

New Delhi: Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, Charge d’affaires of the Palestine Embassy in New Delhi, condoled the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, describing him as a “wise politician and economist,…
Hyderabadi watchman in UAE turns crorepati overnight with Rs 2 cr Big Ticket win

Abu Dhabi: A 60-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Hyderabadi man won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,32,76,460) in the latest Big Ticket’s Millionaire electronic draw. The winner, Nampally Rajamallaiah, bagged the…
Dubai busts 2 major money laundering networks worth Rs 1493 cr

Dubai authorities have successfully foiled two major international crime networks involved in money-laundering operations worth Dirham 641 million (Rs 14,93,11,27,090). First operation The Dubai Public Prosecution referred an Emirati national, 21 British…