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One visa, six countries: GCC's new scheme to woo tourists

Riyadh, Sept. 9 -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is moving closer to introducing a unified tourist visa for international visitors, allowing them to travel across its six member states under a si... Read More


Iran claims strikes on two US vessels, 8 tankers in Persian Gulf

Tehran, Sept. 9 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday, September 9, claimed its forces had targeted two US Navy guided-missile destroyers and eight oil tankers in the Persian... Read More


India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as unacceptable

New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- India on Wednesday, September 9, condemned attacks launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militant group on Saudi Arabia, particularly strikes targeting civilian and economic facilit... Read More


Emergency sirens sound across three areas of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Sept. 8 -- Emergency sirens sounded across parts of southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, September 8, as authorities issued alerts in Jazan, Abha and Najran. In a post on X, Saudi Civil Defence ... Read More


Adidas apologises over Israeli soldier shoe campaign backlash

Hyderabad, Sept. 8 -- German sportswear company Adidas has apologised after a one shoe campaign featuring former Israeli soldier Shalev Biton sparked criticism and calls for a boycott. "We recognise ... Read More


Saudi Arabia sets fines for employers over worker violations

Riyadh, Sept. 7 -- Saudi authorities have warned individual employers against allowing their workers to work for other employers or become self-employed, with violations carrying fines, imprisonment a... Read More


Mawlana Hazar Imam to visit India from September 9

Hyderabad, Sept. 7 -- Mawlana Hazar Imam Shah Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, will make an official visit to India from September 9 to 15, 2026, at ... Read More


Wrong driving licence can lead to SAR 2,000 fine in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Sept. 7 -- Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Traffic on Monday, September 7, reminded drivers that they must hold a driving licence appropriate to their vehicle's size and intended use. T... Read More


Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi to add Harry Potter lands

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 7 -- Abu Dhabi's Miral has announced plans to add three new Harry Potter-themed lands to Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, with construction targeted for completion in 2029. The Abu Dhabi... Read More


UK set to ban trade with Israeli settlements in West Bank

Hyderabad, Sept. 7 -- The United Kingdom (UK) government is expected to announce a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, September 8, in what could mark a signifi... Read More