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Dubai: Big Bad Wolf book sale returns with discounts of up to 80%
The world’s largest book sale is back with a bang in Dubai after a gap of 2 years. Taking place from April 14 to 25th, the Big Bad Wolf book sale will be held at the Sound Stages in Dubai Studio City between 10am and 2am. Over 1 million titles will be on sale with discounts of up to 80% and price
Oman’s crude oil output rises as exports jump over 18% in Feb
RIYADH: Oman’s production of crude oil and oil condensates climbed by over 8 percent in February, compared to the same period last year, amounting to around 61 million barrels. Total exports of crude oil in the Sultanate rose by 18.3 percent during February, compared to the same period in the pre
Muscat to witness 75 days of yoga to coincide with International Day of Yoga
Muscat: Seventy-five yoga events will be organised in Muscat over the next 75 days as part of the celebrations launched to mark the 8th International Day of Yoga (IDY). Titled the ‘Muscat Yog Mahotsav 2022’, the celebrations are being organised by the Embassy of India in Muscat, and will continue
Saudi Arabia sets limit of 1m Hajj pilgrims this year
Saudi Arabia says Muslims from inside and outside the country will be able to perform the Hajj providing they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and no older than 65. Saudi Arabia has said it will allow one million people – from both inside and outside the kingdom – to perform the Hajj this ye
Flexible working hours announced for government jobs during Ramadan
Muscat : The Ministry of Labour has decided to implement the flexible working system in all units of the state's administrative apparatus during the holy month of Ramadan where the employee has the right to choose between starting work at eight or nine o'clock. "The Ministry of Labour decided to
UAE rolls over $2 billion Pakistan debt
ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rolled over $2 billion debt for one year amid central bank’s call to arrange more loans to stabilise foreign exchange reserves that depleted by one-fourth in just two weeks. In addition to securing the rollover, the Pakistani authorities on Monday man
Ramadan 2022: Covering dining areas during fasting hours optional for Dubai restaurants
Dubai: Covering dining areas during fasting hours this Ramadan will continue to be optional for eateries in Dubai, according to a new circular issued by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). DET has announced that “restaurants in the emirate can choose whether or not to place
Sheikh Mohammed orders Dh12.8 million in bonuses for taxi number plate holders
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday ordered the payment of bonuses worth a total of Dh12.825 million to Emirati holders of 2,565 taxi number plates. Government of Dubai Media Office tweet
Ramadhan begins in Saudi Arabia today
Riyadh, Apr 1: The crescent of the holy month of Ramadhan was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Friday evening and the month-long fasting will begin in the kingdom from Saturday April 2, the Saudi Supreme Court announced on Friday. This will be the first year since 2019 that Ramadhan in Saudi Arabia will b
Saudi Arabia clamps down on beggars ahead of Ramadan
Cairo: Saudi authorities have launched a crackdown on beggars who take advantage of the Muslim holy month and characteristic benevolence for the illegal practice. The kingdom’s General Directorate of Public Security has said police have started arresting beggars and referring them to co
UAE has vast investment surplus and India has huge market, says Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: The UAE has enormous investment surplus while India has a huge market, and is an attractive destination, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. He said that both the countries have expertise, and can work together in areas such as sustainability, space technology,
Yemen rebels strike oil depot in Saudi city hosting F1 race
Jiddah(AP): Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked an oil depot on Friday in the Saudi city of Jiddah ahead of a Formula One race in the kingdom. It was the rebels' highest-profile assault yet, though Saudi authorities pledged the upcoming grand prix would go on as scheduled. The attack targeted the same
Saudi Arabia: Livestreaming of prayers from mosques banned during Ramadan
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has banned the live broadcast of prayers from mosques during Ramadan, according to state-run press agency SPA. The ministry banned the use of cameras at mosques to film Imams and worshippers during prayers and prohibited the livestreamin
Dubai: Indian girl aged 15 wins all-expenses-paid trip to NASA
Abu Dhabi: A 15-year-old Indian residing in Dubai, has won an all-expenses-paid trip to NASA in the United States. Nuzhat Mahdiyat, a grade 10 student of The Westminster School, Dubai (TWS) says delighted and eager to go to NASA. “My younger self would find it unbelievable that I am going
Syrian President Assad Visits Dubai, First Trip To Arab State Since War
Dubai: Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad met Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum in Dubai, the Syrian presidency said in a statement on Friday, his first visit to an Arab state since the Syrian war began in 2011. Assad also met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Na
British PM meets Saudi, UAE leaders as war roils oil prices
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson began lobbying Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to pump more oil to calm markets roiled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine as he met the Gulf states' leadership on Wednesday. Mr. Johnson arrived in Abu Dhabi for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed
UAE announces COVID-19 guidelines for Ramadan 2022
Dubai: The National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) on Monday announced the updated set of COVID-19 guidelines to be followed during the month of Ramadan. The guidelines include rules relating to visiting iftar tents and social distancing guidelines. According to the N
Emirati volunteer collects 5 million bottle caps for recycling
Sharjah: Emirati volunteer Ali Darwish Al Zaabi said he has collected more than 5 million bottles caps from Sharjah and other emirates since 2020 to help preserve the UAE's environment and beauty. Al Zaabi, who has been volunteering for more than 30 years, told Gulf News the caps range