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Seven Hyderabad workers jailed in Saudi Arabia, families seek help

Hyderabad, Feb. 16 -- Seven workers from Hyderabad of Telangana are currently detained in Safar Jail in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after being cheated by a travel agent. Their distressed families have sou... Read More


Dubai Mall to launch new section with 65 stores in March

Hyderabad, Feb. 15 -- Dubai Mall, which is one of the most popular malls in the world, is set to launch a new section at the start of the holy month of Ramzan, expected to begin on March 1. Mohamed A... Read More


Deadline extended for Haj 2025 building registration in Makkah

Riyadh, Feb. 15 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has extended the deadline for landlords to register buildings in Makkah for accommodating pilgrims during the upcoming Haj pilgrimage in 1446 AH-20... Read More


UAE expands visa-on-arrival for Indians: New countries added

Abu Dhabi, Feb. 15 -- In a significant visa policy update, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals. Starting Thursday, February 13, Indian citiz... Read More


Saudi Arabia to host 2029 Asian Winter Games in NEOM

Riyadh, Feb. 15 -- Saudi Arabia has officially received the flag of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), marking its selection as the host of the 10th Asian Winter Games NEOM 2029. This historic moment ... Read More


Kuwait officially raises marriage age to 18

Kuwait City, Feb. 15 -- In a significant move to enhance family stability and child protection, Kuwait has officially raised the minimum marriage age to 18. The amendment updates Article 26 of the Pe... Read More


Iran rejects US accusation of funding, arming Yemen's Houthis

Tehran, Feb. 14 -- Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) in New York has rejected the US accusation that Tehran is providing the Yemen-based Houthis with financial resources, arms suppor... Read More


LuLu expands in Saudi Arabia with new express store in Madinah

Hyderabad, Feb. 14 -- LuLu Retail, a leading hypermarket chain in the Middle East, has significantly expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the grand opening of a new LuLu Express store in Madinah... Read More


Dubai Loop: Elon Musk to build 17 km underground tunnel project

Hyderabad, Feb. 14 -- Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently partnered with Elon Musk'sThe Boring Companyto develop theDubaiLoop, a 17-kilometer underground tunnel project. The project,... Read More


Saudi teacher Asaad Al-Ghamdi released after two years in jail over tweets

Hyderabad, Feb. 14 -- Saudi authorities have released teacher Asaad bin Nasser Al-Ghamdi after more than two years of arbitrary detention for expressing his opinions on X, formerly known as Twitter. ... Read More