Dubai has become the latest Emirate to approve a nine-day Eid Al Fitr break for federal government staff. The break will be from Saturday, April 30, till Sunday, May 8, according to the Dubai Government Human Resources Department. Official working hours will resume on Monday, May 9. Recently,

A construction worker who stabbed an Indian couple to death in their bed was handed the death penalty by the Dubai Criminal Court on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Pakistani defendant hid outside the villa of the Indian couple, Hiren Adhiya 48, and Vidhi Adhiya, 40, at Arabian Ranches for six hours b

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the burning of the Quran by far-right groups in Sweden. Issuing a statement early on Monday, the Saudi Arabian foreign ministry said that it condemned the deliberate abuse of the Quran, the provocations and incitement against Muslims by some extremists in the Scan

Ain Dubai — the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel — has extended its closure throughout summer. In a statement posted on its website, Ain Dubai said the attraction will be temporarily closed for "enhancement works". Last month, Ain Dubai had announced that it would be closed throug

It is a rather tough time for Asha Bhosle. If reports are to be believed, the legendary singer's son, Anand Bhosle is currently not in good health. He was rushed to a hospital in Dubai after he suddenly fell on the ground. Anand even received a few injuries. The incident took place a few days ago, a

Beirut, Lebanon – Recent improvements in relations between Lebanon and Gulf states have relieved the cash-strapped country’s politicians. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait returned their ambassadors to Beirut in a move that slowly thaws a diplomatic crisis that has strained Lebanon since last October, spar

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

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: 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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