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UAE: FNC member proposes plan for remote work system for employed mothers

Abu Dhabi, Feb. 1 -- Maryam Majid Bin Thaniah, the second deputy speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has submitted a parliamentary proposal to implement th... Read More


Average human life expectancy in Saudi Arabia rises to 77.6 years

Riyadh, Feb. 1 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has seen a significant rise in average human life expectancy, reaching 77.6 years in 2023, conpared to 74 years in 2016. This achievement is due to ... Read More


Dubai ranks 3rd among top 10 wealthiest BRICS cities

Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- United Arab Emirates (UAE) city Dubai has been ranked third in the top 10 wealthiest BRICS cities, according to the inaugural BRICS Wealth Report by Henley & Partners and New Worl... Read More


15 defibrillators installed for cardiac patients at Makkah's Grand Mosque

Makkah, Feb. 1 -- At least 15 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed in the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to treat cardiac emergencies among worshippers. They are instal... Read More


Emirates launches pre-approved visa-on-arrival for Indian travellers

Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- Dubai-based Emirates Airlines on Wednesday, February 1, introduced a pre-approved visa-on-arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airlin... Read More


Hattan Alsaif, first Saudi woman to sign with global MMA promotion

Riyadh, Feb. 1 -- Muay Thai athlete Hattan Alsaif has become the first Saudi woman to sign a contract with a global MMA promotion. In a statement, on Tuesday, January 30, the Professional Fighters Le... Read More


Amnesty urges Kuwait to drop charges against Bidun activist

Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- Amnesty International has urged Kuwait to drop charges against Bidun activist Mohammad Al-Bargash, who is being prosecuted for speaking about the human rights of the country's sta... Read More


Saudi Arabia to host first Riyadh international jazz festival

Hyderabad, Jan. 31 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Music Commissionannounced the first edition of the Riyadh International Jazz Festival, which will take place from February 7 to 9 at the Mayadeen Th... Read More


Pro-Palestinian students sue Harvard University for harassment

Hyderabad, Jan. 31 -- Harvard University students have filed a civil rights complaint against their university for failing to provide inadequate protection from the harassment they experienced followi... Read More


Bahrain lawmakers propose a three-day weekend

Manama, Jan. 31 -- Five Bahraini parliament members recently submitted a proposal to the government to change the two-day weekend in the country to a three-day. The proposal aims to improve the quali... Read More