Gulf

8,437 Indian prisoners lodged in foreign prisons; Most of them in UAE, Saudi, Nepal: Govt Report

  New Delhi: There are a total of 8,437 Indian prisoners in foreign prisons, including under trials. The United Arab…

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AFC announce competition dates, venues for Asian Cup Qatar 2023

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023…

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Dubai authority announces partial closure of key bridge during Ramadan

Dubai:  Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)  in Dubai  announced the partial closure of Al Maktoum Bridge.  The bridge will be…

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Ain Dubai to remain closed until further notice

Dubai: World’s largest and tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai has extended its temporary closure. The tourist attraction will remain closed…

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Gulf country bans expats from entering supermarkets

Kuwait City: Expats in Kuwait have reportedly banned from entering several  cooperative societies during the holy month of Ramadan. Local…

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Big Cash Ticket: Indian expat wins $100,000

Muscat: Jiyo Thekkiniyath Jacob, an Indian expatriate has won $100,000 at  Muscat Duty Free’s raffle draw ‘The Big Cash Ticket’.…

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This airport in UAE named world’s busiest international airport for passenger traffic for 9th year in a row

Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) airport named  the world’s busiest international airport for passenger traffic for 9th year in a row.…

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Dubai authority announces free parking service for citizens near their homes

Dubai:  The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai  has announced a new parking service in the emirate. The authority…

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Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Raffle Draw: Keralite wins 20 million UAE dirhams

Abu Dhabi: A Keralite became millionaire overnight  by winning Dh20 million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Raffle Draw.  Arun Kumar…

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Central government will issue forex cards to 1.4 million Hajj pilgrims

The government has made special arrangements to meet the foreign exchange needs of those travelling on the annual pilgrimage, including…

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In a very rare instance, Saudi Arabia executes man during holy month of Ramadan

  Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has executed a man during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which a rights group said…

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Mahzooz Draw: Indian expat wins Dh1 million

Dubai: An Indian national Hameda won Dh1 million in the 122nd Mahzooz weekly draw. She is the fourth ‘guaranteed’ millionaire…

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Saudi Arabia issues new advisory for Umrah pilgrims

Riyadh:  Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia issued new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims. The authority urged all foreign…

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Saudi to cut oil production by 500,000 barrels per day; Prices likely to hike

  Dubai: Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it will cut oil production by 500,000 barrels per day from May until…

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Air India Express launches direct flight to UAE from this Indian city

Indore: Budget airline, Air India Express launched direct flight between Indore and Sharjah.The flight will be operated three days a…

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Updated fuel prices for April announced

Doha: QatarEnergy announced the fuel prices for the month of April 2023. Premium petrol will cost QR 1.95 per litre…

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Revised fuel price for April announced

Muscat: The National Subsidy System (NSS) in Oman has announced the fuel prices for the month of April 2023. As…

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Sheikh Hazza, Sheikh Tahnoun appointed Deputy Rulers of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE  and Ruler of Abu Dhabi,  has…

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UAE President appoints Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: The UAE President and the ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed…

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Fuel prices for April announced

Dubai: Revised fuel prices for the month of April  have been announced in the UAE. The price was announced by…

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RTA announces partial closure of key bridge in Dubai

Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)  in Dubai  announced the partial closure of Al Maktoum Bridge. The bridge will be…

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FitsAir increases frequency of flight services to this country

Dubai: FitsAir has decided to increase the frequency of flights on the Dubai- Colombo route. The air carrier will increase…

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UAE Police announces fine for driving below minimum speed on major road

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has announced that it will implement a new speed limit on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid…

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Gulf Air launches flights to this Indian city

Manama: Flag carrier of Bahrain, Gulf Air will operate direct flights to Goa, India. The air carrier will operate four…

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Gulf country temporarily bans shrimp imports from India

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia imposed a temporary ban on shrimp imports from India. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced…

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RTA issues alert of traffic delay in key roads in Dubai

Dubai:  Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)  in Dubai has issued a alert for motorists.The authority  warned motorists of traffic delays…

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Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince named as Sheikh Khaled by UAE President

The United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has appointed his eldest son, Sheikh Khaled, as the…

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To ensure quality support to Haj pilgrims, Ministry arranges extensive health infrastructure in Mecca, Medinah, Jeddah

  New Delhi: With a view to ensuring quality health support to pilgrims, the Ministry of Minority Affairs is collaborating…

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Indian Embassy in Oman conducts yoga session on board INS Teg in Muscat

  Muscat: The Indian Embassy in Oman on Wednesday conducted a yoga session on board INS Teg berthed in Muscat.…

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RTA announces paid parking hours, Metro, customer service centres timings during Ramadan

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced paid parking timings in Dubai during the holy month of Ramadan.Public…

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Air India Express announces direct flights to Dubai from this Indian city

Panaji: Budget air carrier based in India, Air India Express has started direct flights from Goa to Dubai. The air…

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Gulf country lifts Covid-19 restrictions on travelers from these countries

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Qatar lifted all Covid-19 restrictions imposed on travelers from China, Hong Kong,…

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UAE authorities announce temporary road closure

Sharjah: Authorities in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah announced temporary road closures. The temporary road closures were announced due to…

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United Airlines announces new flight service to UAE

Dubai: United Airlines will operate a nonstop daily service connecting New York and Dubai International (DXB). United Airlines is the…

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Gulf country announces Ramadan working hours of service institutions

Muscat: Authorities in Oman has announced the Ramadan working hours of service institutions. The government has decided to implement flexible…

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