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Indian couple flies to UAE to find missing son dead: Report

Abu Dhabi: An Indian couple who flew to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and managed to track down their missing son were left heartbroken after finding him dead, a media report said.…
Kuwait bans horror film ‘Talk to me’ featuring transgender actor :Report

Kuwait has banned the screening of the Australian horror film ‘Talk to Me’ which features a transgender actor, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported on Monday. The horror movie which has been currently released…

UAE: South Korean actor Lee Jong Suk calls Dubai the ‘city of future’

Prominent South Korean actor Lee Jong Suk took center stage in Dubai as he held his first United Arab Emirates (UAE) fan meet-up in the Emirates. His fans across the Emirates, as…
Saudi sets up new independent body for affairs of 2 Holy Mosques

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday, August 8, approved the establishment of a new independent body called “The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s…
Israel to include Gaza Americans in visa waiver pilot

Jerusalem: Israel plans to allow travel for those Palestinian Americans from the occupied Gaza Strip who meet security criteria, Reuters reported on Monday. According to the report, the decision will come into…
UAE Jobs: Lulu Group to open recruitment for 50 new theatres

Lulu Group, a renowned Indian Emirati-based multinational conglomerate company, is all set to open 50 cinemas across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and recruit hundreds of employees in the coming years. The…
Emirates Draw: Hyderabadi man in UAE wins Rs 16 lakh

A 42-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Hyderabad won the grand prize of Dirhams 75,000 (Rs 16,75,941) in the latest Emirates Draw. The winner Abdul Hameed bagged the mega prize…

Saudi: 5 guidelines for passengers boarding Haramain train

Riyadh: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced five guidelines for pilgrims and visitors that they must abide before boarding the Haramain High-Speed train proceeding to Makkah and Madinah. According to the…
Pay fines online to revoke travel ban in Dubai

Abu Dhabi: In a significant development, Dubai authorities have introduced “Smart Fine Payment” service for people to pay fines for the removal of a travel ban. This digital website provides a convenient…
Israel demolishes Palestinian attacker’s house

Jerusalem: The Israel Army on Tuesday demolished the home of a Palestinian gunman who killed two Israeli brothers in the West Bank in February. Abd el-Fatah Kharousha, 49, carried out a drive-by…
UAE announces travel ban to Lebanon amid ongoing tensions

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a travel ban to Lebanon for Emirati citizens, due to the current security situation. The ban on travel to Lebanon aims to protect…
Saudi: Temperature to soar up to 50 degrees Celsius this week

Riyadh: Temperatures are expected to soar up to 50 degrees Celsius in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), starting from Sunday, August 6, until the end of the week. Taking to X, formerly…
Saudi blocks 51 websites impersonating its Ministry of Commerce

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has taken swift action against fraud and blocked 51 fake websites that impersonated the ministry by claiming to receive and promote advertisements through web search engines.…
Dubai Municipality launches ‘Safer Summer’ campaign to foster public health

Dubai Municipality launched the “A Safer Summer” campaign to raise public awareness of the importance of taking necessary health precautions that ensure the well-being of society during the summer season. The programme,…
Make A Wish Foundation UAE accomplishes 75 pc of its H1’23 operational plan

Abu Dhabi: The Make-A-Wish Foundation-UAE has announced the accomplishment of 75 per cent of its operational plan in the first half of 2023. “We are delighted to have achieved 75 per cent…