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Saudi Arabia begins 30 pc Saudization in engineering jobs

Riyadh, July 1 -- Saudi Arabia has introduced a 30 per cent Saudization requirement for engineering professions in the private sector, as the Kingdom continues efforts to increase the employment of Sa... Read More


We can finance ourselves: Netanyahu on ending US aid

Hyderabad, July 1 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel should begin reducing its dependence on financial assistance from the United States, arguing that the country's economy h... Read More


Indian embassies in Gulf remind expats of revised passport fees

Hyderabad, July 1 -- Indian embassies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have reminded expatriates that the revised passport and passport-related service fees notified by the ... Read More


Dubai: Indian jeweller creates world's most expensive Lego trophy

Dubai, July 1 -- A Lego FIFA World Cup trophy assembled by a 10-year-old boy has been transformed into what is believed to be the world's most expensive Lego trophy, valued at Dirham 300,000 (Rs 77,28... Read More


Inside Kaaba washing ceremony: Saudi showcases ceremonial tools

Makkah, June 30 -- Saudi Arabia has unveiled a specially designed toolkit used during the annual washing of the Holy Kaaba, highlighting the Kingdom's efforts to preserve one of Islam's oldest traditi... Read More


Watch: Ceremonial washing of Kaaba held at Makkah's Grand Mosque

Makkah, June 30 -- The annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba was held on Tuesday, June 30, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, continuing one of Islam's oldest and most revered traditions. On behalf... Read More


Ben Gvir faces US complaint over crimes against Palestinians

Hyderabad, June 29 -- The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has submitted a complaint to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking the prosecution of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over... Read More


Saudi Arabia to hold annual washing of Kaaba on June 30

Makkah, June 29 -- Saudi Arabia will hold the annual washing of the Holy Kaaba on Tuesday, June 30, corresponding to the 15th of Muharram, as one of the most significant religious ceremonies associate... Read More


West Bank: 54 Palestinian children killed, highest since 1967

West Bank, June 29 -- An Israeli human rights organisation has reported that 54 Palestinian children and teenagers were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank in 2025, describing it as the... Read More


India extends emergency consular services in UAE

Abu Dhabi, June 29 -- India has extended emergency-only consular services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until July 1 due to administrative reasons. In a post on X on Monday, June 29, the Embassy ... Read More