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Kuwait names Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah as Prime Minister

Kuwait, April 16 -- The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Monday, April 15, appointed Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister. The new Kuwaiti Prime Minister wa... Read More


Dubai billionaire calls on banks to remain open on official holidays

Hyderabad, April 15 -- Dubai billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has called on banks to remain open during official holidays, as closures cause direct harm to customers and the commercial sector. The... Read More


Indian expat among 15 killed as heavy rains lash Oman

Muscat, April 15 -- At least 15 people have died and one remains missing after flash floods hit large parts of Oman on Sunday, April 14. On Sunday, Oman experienced severe thunderstorms and heavy rai... Read More


Saudi Arabia reveals names of arrested harassers

Riyadh, April 15 -- The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) began announcing the names of those people arrested on harassment charges. The move is intended to instil shame and deter poten... Read More


Israeli minister Smotrich calls to invade Rafah, control entire Gaza Strip

Hyderabad, April 15 -- Israeli Finance Minister BezalelSmotrichhas renewed his demand to "invade Rafahand impose control over the entire Gaza Strip". "Abandoning Israeli red lines and pursuing Hamas ... Read More


Saudi Arabia sets new date for expiry of Umrah visa

Riyadh, April 15 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the last date for the expiry of Umrah visa for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom for the current season... Read More


Mufti of Oman applauds Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel

Muscat, April 15 -- The Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Khalili, has described the Iranian attack on Israel as "bold," and it was "something that is truly pleasing, and... Read More


When is the next long weekend in UAE?

Abu Dhabi, April 14 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents are expected to celebrate a five-day extended weekend for the upcoming Eid Al-Adha 1445 AH-2024, which is likely to fall on Monday, June... Read More


Video: Dubai to build 1.6-km 6-lane Al Khaleej Street Tunnel

Hyderabad, April 14 -- Dubai is set to construct a 1.6 kilometer long, six-lane tunnel capable of accommodating 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA... Read More


Iran bans all Israel-linked ships from Strait of Hormuz

Tehran, April 14 -- The government of Islamic Republic of Iran has imposed a ban on all vessels associated with the "Zionist regime" from operating in the Strait of Hormuz between the Persian Gulf and... Read More