Middle East
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Breaking: Over 100 killed in fire at wedding hall in Iraq
Baghdad: More than 100 people were killed and more than 150 others injured in a wedding hall fire in the…
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64 Palestinians killed in Libya’s devastating floods
At least 64 Palestinians were killed, with 10 others still missing, in the deadly floods that hit eastern Libya, the…
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Israeli military strikes Hamas target in Gaza Strip
Jerusalem: The Israeli military struck a military post belonging to the Hamas organisation which rules the Gaza Strip, according to…
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Saudi Crown Prince Signals Progress Toward Israel Relations, Warns of Nuclear Pursuit Amid Iran Tensions
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader expressed that a significant step towards normalization with Israel is drawing nearer. He…
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Dubai’s Taqdeer Award, A Prize of AED1 Million, Goes Global, Inspiring Workers Worldwide
On September 21, 2023, Dubai’s Taqdeer Award, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…
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No peace in Middle East without Palestinians’ full rights: Abbas
United Nations: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said there would be no peace in the Middle East if Palestinians do not…
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Dubai: 29 years after marrying in air, man to host daughter’s wedding in sky
Dubai: A big fat Indian wedding always attracts attention, especially when it is going to be in the air with…
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Saudi Arabia Takes Extraordinary Measures to Ease Access for Disabled Pilgrims at Makkah
Makkah: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has taken extraordinary steps to ease accessibility for…
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Kuwait Cracks Down on Traffic Violations by Expats
Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has ordered a crackdown on traffic violations committed by expatriates, including deportation of those…
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Saudi Arabia Issues Dress Code for Female Umrah Pilgrims
Mecca, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a dress code for female Umrah pilgrims,…
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Death toll from Morocco earthquake surpasses 2,900
The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to…
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Divorce Rates Skyrocket in Saudi Arabia: One Every 10 Minutes
In Saudi Arabia, the Islamic world’s most influential country, recent data from the Kingdom’s Statistics Department reveals a staggering divorce…
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Powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Morocco 296 people killed
Rabat: A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck central Morocco, killing at least 296 people, the country's interior ministry…
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Palestinian killed in clashes with Israeli army
Ramallah: Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian in overnight clashes at a West Bank refugee camp, amid rising tension…
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Over 100 injured in clashes between Eritrean protesters, Israeli police in Tel Aviv
Jerusalem: More than 100 people were injured in violent clashes between Eritrean protesters and the Israeli police in Tel Aviv,…
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Egyptian Billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed Passes Away
Mohamed al-Fayed, the Egyptian self-made billionaire known for acquiring Harrods department store and promoting the controversial conspiracy theory implicating the…
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Saudi Driver Dania Akeel Achieves Third Place in ‘T3’ Category at Desert Car Rally World Cup
In the Baja Poland leg of the Desert Car Rally World Cup, Saudi driver Dania Akeel secured the third position…
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Storm in Makkah: Pilgrims swept away by powerful winds, lightening strikes Clock Tower
Makkah: Severe lightning storms and strong easterly winds hit Saudi Arabia on August 22, causing widespread damage. The cities of…
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Gaza ready to hold municipal elections: Poll body
Ramallah: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission (CEC) said it is ready to hold municipal elections in the Gaza Strip. The…
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Death toll from IS attack on Syrian military bus rises to 33
Damascus: The death toll from the Islamic State (IS) attack on a Syrian military bus on rose to 33, a…
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