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Indian photographer wins Rs 9.50 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 9 -- United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian photographer Jijo Pulikkathodi had been trying his luck with 17 friends for just four months when their shared ticket landed a USD 1 milli... Read More


Wizz Air announces return to Dubai and Abu Dhabi with new routes

Hyderabad, Sept. 9 -- Wizz Air has announced plans to return to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, less than a year after ending its locally based operations in the UAE capital. The ultra-low-cost airline said the... Read More


Saudi Arabia announces National Day holiday

Riyadh, Sept. 9 -- Saudi Arabia will observe its 96th National Day on Wednesday, September 23, with the date confirmed as an official holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors. The ... Read More


Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over pre-October 7 UAE warning report

Hyderabad, Sept. 9 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed his lawyers to file a libel lawsuit against Haaretz, journalist Shlomi Eldar and additional parties over a report claimin... Read More


Tanker seen listing after possible projectile attack near UAE

Hyderabad, Sept. 9 -- A tanker has been reported listing near the UAE after a vessel at anchor was possibly struck by an unknown projectile, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). In ... Read More


One visa, six countries: GCC's new scheme to woo tourists

Riyadh, Sept. 9 -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is moving closer to introducing a unified tourist visa for international visitors, allowing them to travel across its six member states under a si... Read More


Iran claims strikes on two US vessels, 8 tankers in Persian Gulf

Tehran, Sept. 9 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday, September 9, claimed its forces had targeted two US Navy guided-missile destroyers and eight oil tankers in the Persian... Read More


India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as unacceptable

New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- India on Wednesday, September 9, condemned attacks launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militant group on Saudi Arabia, particularly strikes targeting civilian and economic facilit... Read More


Emergency sirens sound across three areas of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Sept. 8 -- Emergency sirens sounded across parts of southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, September 8, as authorities issued alerts in Jazan, Abha and Najran. In a post on X, Saudi Civil Defence ... Read More


Adidas apologises over Israeli soldier shoe campaign backlash

Hyderabad, Sept. 8 -- German sportswear company Adidas has apologised after a one shoe campaign featuring former Israeli soldier Shalev Biton sparked criticism and calls for a boycott. "We recognise ... Read More