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UAE targets unlicensed maid agencies, 12 firms closed

Abu Dhabi, Feb. 25 -- The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has closed 12 offices involved in recruiting domestic workers without the required licences, referring the cases t... Read More


Saudi Arabia starts Haj 2026 registration process for residents

Riyadh, Feb. 24 -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of registration for those wishing to perform Haj 1447 AH/2026 from within the Kingdom, including citizens and resi... Read More


Israel warns of 'unimaginable' response to any Iranian attack: Netanyahu

Tehran, Feb. 24 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, February 23, warned that Israel would respond "in an unimaginable way" if it comes under attack from Iran, as tensions continue ... Read More


Iran's Supreme Leader assigns Larijani key role in case of war, assassination

Tehran, Feb. 23 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has entrusted senior security official Ali Larijani with a central role in managing the country in case of an attack or assassination targeting th... Read More


Telangana man dies in UAE, body held up for 16 hours at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad, Feb. 23 -- The mortal remains of a Telangana expatriate, who died in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), were handed over to his family nearly 16 hours after arrival at the Rajiv Gandhi Interna... Read More


Eid Al-Fitr 2026: UAE private sector to get 3-day holiday

Abu Dhabi, Feb. 23 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, February 23, announced Eid Al-Fitr 2026 holiday dates for private sector employees across the country. According to an announcement fro... Read More


Hyderabad startup among top global winners at Saudi Haj innovation challenge

Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- Hyderabad-based sustainable packaging startup BioReform Pvt Ltd has been ranked among the top global winners at the Sustainable Solutions for Pilgrims Haj Challenge organised by ... Read More


Iran will not bow to US pressure amid nuclear talks, says Pezeshkian

Tehran, Feb. 22 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday, February 22, that Tehran would not bow down to pressure from the United States, as tensions rise over ongoing negotiations on I... Read More


Teen stabbed to death outside England's West Midlands mosque

Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- An 18-year-old man has died after being stabbed outside a mosque in England's West Midlands during the Muslim holy month of Ramzan, with police launching a murder investigation. ... Read More


Iran declares EU naval, air forces 'terrorist' after IRGC listing

Tehran, Feb. 22 -- Iran has declared the naval and air forces of European Union (EU) member states as "terrorist organisations" in response to the bloc's decision to list part of its armed forces as a... Read More