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Saudi Arabia begins issuing Umrah permits for Ramzan; Here's how to apply

Riyadh, March 9 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has started issuing Umrah permits for the holy month of Ramzan 1444/2023 via an electronic platform aimed to facilitate services for rituals. The ... Read More


Saudi plies over 9K EVs for Umrah pilgrims, Grand Mosque visitors

Riyadh, March 9 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has provided more than 9,000 electric vehicles (EV) for Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) rep... Read More


Iran announces first arrests over poisoning of schoolgirls, more to follow

Tehran, March 8 -- The Iranian Ministry of Interior announced that many arrests have been made regarding the poisoning of female school students during the last months, Iranian media reported on Tuesd... Read More


Work on next lunar mission begins, reveals UAE space center official

Abu Dhabi, March 8 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has already started working on a second rover to the moon, a top official from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) revealed on Wednesday, ... Read More


Who are the five women ambasaadors represent Saudi

Hyderabad, March 8 -- In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has taken great steps to empower women and give them more opportunities. These efforts are part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Sa... Read More


Cebu Pacific Air announces tickets as low as Rs 40 for its 27th anniversary

Hyderabad, March 8 -- On the occasion of its 27th anniversary, Philippine budget airline Cebu Pacific Air has announced its ticket will cost 27 Philippine pesos (Rs 40). Those who book between March ... Read More


UAE: Private companies must hire Emirati staff by July 1 or face fines

Abu Dhabi, March 7 -- The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said private sector companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) need to hire more Emiratis by July 1 or face fines. The Ministr... Read More


Qatar names Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani as new PM

Hyderabad, March 7 -- The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, on Tuesday appointed Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani as Prime Minister, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. Sheikh Mohammed bi... Read More


UAE: Emirates Draw makes it easier to win Rs 222 crore; here's how to participate

Hyderabad, March 7 -- Emirates Draw, the UAE-based organisation, has announced a major change to its 100 million Dirhams (Rs 2,22,82,81,301) MEGA7 draw, the Middle East's largest weekly draw. To simp... Read More


Israeli min orders demolition of Palestinian homes during Ramzan

Hyderabad, March 7 -- Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, ordered the continuation of the demolition of Palestinian homes in Jerusalem during the holy month of Ramzan, leading to c... Read More