Middle East
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Breaking: Moon sighted; Saudi Arabia will celebrate Eid tomorrow
Eid ul-Fitr, one of the most celebrated holidays for the world’s 2 billion Muslims, will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia…
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Stampede during distribution of Zakat; 85 killed
Sana’a: Atleast 85 people were killed and dozens were injured in a stampede during a ceremony organized to distribute Zakat…
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After UAE & Saudi Arabia, Jaishankar discusses Sudan crisis with Egyptian counterpart
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry, the ongoing situation in violence-hit…
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Hyderabad woman Hameeda wins over 2 Crore in Mahzooz lottery in Dubai
Hyderabad: 38-year-old woman from Hyderabad, who resides in the United Arab Emirates, recently won one million dirhams (equivalent to Rs.…
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Teary eyed final goodbye to Kerala couple who died in fire at Dubai
Kochi: On Monday, all roads led to the uncompleted house at Vengara in Malappuram of a couple who died in a…
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16 including 4 Indians burnt alive as fire breaks out in residential building in Dubai
16 people were burnt alive in a terrible fire in Dubai. According to local media, at least 16 people, including four…
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Four Indians among 16 killed in building fire in Dubai
Dubai: At least 16 people, including four Indians, were killed and nine injured after a massive fire in a residential building…
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Saudi Authorities impose restrictions on Umrah pilgrims during the last decade of Ramadan
Saudi authorities have issued new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims, which include a ban on use of electrical sockets. Other prohibitions…
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Secret behind cool Masjid Al-Haram floor despite scorching heat
Makkah: What is the secret behind the coolness of the floor of Masjid al-Haram despite the intense heat in Makkah?…
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First AI-powered news anchor unveiled in Kuwait
A Kuwaiti media group has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered virtual news anchor that will soon be seen reading online news…
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216 Palestinians injured in West Bank clashes
Ramallah: At least 216 Palestinians were injured during clashes with the Israeli soldiers southeast of the West Bank city of Nablus.…
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Dubai car number plate ‘P7’ sold for record DH55M
Dubai: The vehicle number plate P7 was sold for record Dh55M at ‘Most Noble Numbers’ auction in Dubai. Starting at a…
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Indian who killed his wife, kids in UAE had poisoned, strangled them: Police
Dubai: An Indian national had poisoned his wife and strangled his two kids before jumping to death from the 11th floor…
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5 Indian Umrah pilgrims, including Hyderabadi pregnant woman, daughter killed in accident
Jeddah: Five members of two Indian families died in a tragic road accident on Thursday morning on their way to…
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Eid-ul-Fitr will be on this date in most of the Muslim countries: Astronomer
Kuwaiti astronomer and historian Adel Al-Sadoun has said that even in this year 1444 Hijri, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on…
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8,437 Indian prisoners are lodged in foreign prisons; UAE has maximum with 1,966
New Delhi: There are a total 8,437 Indian prisoners in foreign prisons, including under trials. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has…
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Dubai court awards Rs 11 cr compensation to Indian accident victim
Dubai: An Indian man, who was severely injured in a bus crash while travelling from Oman to Dubai over three years…
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Al-Aqsa Mosque witnesses second day of violence
Jerusalem: Israeli police raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem for a second consecutive day, triggering clashes and more rocket…
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Iranian President to visit Saudi Arabia
Tehran: Less than a month since Tehran and Riyadh agreed to restore diplomatic relations, Iranian Presient Ebrahim Raisi has accepted an…
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Efforts on to ensure cashless Hajj 2023
Preparations for Hajj 2023 are going on in full swing, with State Bank of India (SBI) forex cards being arranged…