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India appoints Al Hind for UAE passport services

Abu Dhabi, July 21 -- The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, July 21, announced that Al Hind Tours & Travels LLC will operate Indian passport, visa and attestation services across the United Ar... Read More


Haj 2027: India extends online application deadline

Hyderabad, July 21 -- The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has extended the last date for submitting online applications for Haj 1448 AH/2027 to 11:59 pm on Friday, July 24, following requests from sever... Read More


Khalil al-Hayya takes over as Hamas political bureau chief

Gaza Strip, July 21 -- Khalil al-Hayya was elected head of Hamas' political bureau on Monday, July 20, after winning a run-off vote against former political bureau chief Khaled Meshaal, becoming the P... Read More


Iran warns no oil through Hormuz as US ends 9th night of strikes

Hyderabad, July 20 -- Iran warned on Monday, July 20, that no oil or gas would pass through the Strait of Hormuz if what it described as US "aggression" continued, as the United States completed a nin... Read More


Major UAE airlines cancel flights to Kuwait

Hyderabad, July 20 -- Major UAE carriers Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia have suspended multiple flights between the UAE and Kuwait on Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21, as heightened regi... Read More


Saudi Arabia allows 3-month iqama renewals for domestic workers

Riyadh, July 20 -- Saudi Arabia has introduced flexible residency permit (iqama) renewal options for domestic workers, allowing employers to issue or renew permits for periods starting from three mont... Read More


UAE's Jaywan cards now support online payments

Abu Dhabi, July 20 -- Network International on Monday, July 20, announced that UAE's domestic payment card scheme, Jaywan, now supports online payments after the fintech company expanded its acceptanc... Read More


Houthis announce maritime ban on Saudi Arabia

Hyderabad, July 20 -- Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement on Monday, July 20, announced an immediate maritime ban on Saudi Arabia, describing the measure as retaliation for what it called Riyadh's lon... Read More


Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa

Makkah, July 20 -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, allowing pilgrims to make multiple visits to the Kingdom during its 365-day validity. ... Read More


Lok Sabha pays tribute to Qatar's former Emir

New Delhi, July 20 -- India's lower house of Parliament, the Lok Sabha, on Monday, July 20, paid tribute to Qatar's former Emir and Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, following the passin... Read More