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Indian Embassy in Kuwait announces new passport photo rules

Kuwait City, Aug. 28 -- The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has announced that starting September 1, 2025, only International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)-compliant passport photographs will be accepte... Read More


Hyderabad expat among 4 killed in bus-train collision in Iraq

Baghdad, Aug. 28 -- A Hyderabad expat, Syed Akber Ali Abedi, was among four people killed in a tragic bus-truck collision in southern Iraq while returning to Kuwait after attending the Arbaeen pilgrim... Read More


Prophet Muhammad's birthday: UAE announces holiday for private sector

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 27 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced Friday, September 5, as a paid holiday for all private sector employees to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Th... Read More


Dubai launches digital training platform for new drivers

Dubai, Aug. 27 -- New drivers in Dubai can now undergo training and qualification through the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) digital platform Tadreeb. The system links all accredited driving s... Read More


Saudi Arabia launches Humain Chat, Arabic-first AI app

Riyadh, Aug. 27 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched Humain Chat, a new Arabic-first conversational AI application developed by Humain, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company. The servic... Read More


Hyderabad mother in Saudi Arabia kills 3 children, attempts to end life

Hyderabad, Aug. 27 -- A 33-year-old Hyderabad woman allegedly killed her three children before attempting suicide at their residence in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday evening, August 26. Speakin... Read More


Palestinian journalist Hassan Douhan killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Khan Younis

Gaza Strip, Aug. 25 -- Palestinian journalist Hassan Douhan, a correspondent for Al-Hayat Al-Jadida newspaper, was killed on Monday evening, August 25, after Israeli occupation forces opened fire on h... Read More


Indian expat dies in Saudi Arabia a day after returning from vacation

Dammam, Aug. 25 -- In a heart-wrenching incident, a 43-year-old Indian expatriate died of a heart attack less than 24 hours after returning to Saudi Arabia from his first vacation in two years, accord... Read More


Oman to soon launch Golden Visa for investors

Muscat, Aug. 25 -- Oman will start a new Golden Visa programme for investors on Sunday, August 31. The visa aims to attract people from around the world to invest in Oman and help the country grow its... Read More


Saudi FM calls for urgent int'l action to stop Israeli attacks on Palestinians in Gaza

Jeddah, Aug. 25 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has called on the international community to act immediately to stop Israel's attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, warning that continued... Read More