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Kuwait urges mosques to shorten prayers amid power outage

Hyderabad, April 5 -- As part of joint efforts to conserve electricity and water, Kuwait's Ministry of Islamic Affairs has issued a directive to imams and muezzins to shorten prayer durations in mosqu... Read More


Saudi Arabia issues heavy rain warning until Monday

Riyadh, April 4 -- Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defence has issued a nationwide alert urging residents to remain vigilant, as thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast to continue a... Read More


4.1 magnitude earthquake recorded in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, April 4 -- A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Arabian Gulf, approximately 55 kilometres east of Jubail, Saudi Arabia on Friday, April 4. Dr Abdullah Al-Misnad, a former professor ... Read More


Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli escalation in occupied Palestinian territories

Hyderabad, April 4 -- The Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Israel's continued military escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Kingdom also denounced t... Read More


UAE sets guidelines for domestic worker recruitment fee refunds

Hyderabad, April 4 -- The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced guidelines for employers seeking refunds on domestic worker recruitment fees. Recruitment agencies... Read More


Dubai to launch self-driving taxis by 2026

Hyderabad, April 4 -- Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to roll out self-driving taxis by 2026, marking a major milestone in the city's journey towards smart, autonomous ... Read More


Over 122 million worshippers visit Two Holy Mosques in Ramzan

Hyderabad, April 4 -- A total of 122,286,712 worshippers visited the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia during the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. Of the total, 16,558,241 pilgrims performed Umrah, ... Read More


Former Indian President Kovind to be chief guest at IBPC Dubai conclave

Hyderabad, April 3 -- The Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) announcedformer Indian President Ram Nath Kovindas the chief guest for its 22nd Anniversary Conclave in Dubai. The even... Read More


Kuwait bans Indian man for life after suicide attempt

Kuwait City, April 3 -- The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in Kuwait has deported an Indian man and imposed a lifetime entry ban after he attempted suicide. According to Arabic daily Al-Rai, Coast Guard ... Read More


Two Indian nurses among five killed in Saudi Arabia car crash

Hyderabad, April 3 -- In a tragic accident, two Indian expatriates were among five people killed in a car collision in Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, April 2. The victims were identified as 27-year-old ... Read More