Cairo: Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Muslims can now undertake Umrah or lesser pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia under certain conditions as part of recently relaxed restrictions against COVID-19 in the country, a local newspaper has reported. Such Muslims are also a

Dubai: (Press Release) Offering a major relief to Indian medical students displaced from Ukrainian universities, the Gulf Medical University (GMU) is prepared to accommodate the displaced students with free seats and scholarships based on merit criteria and admission policies of the University. This

Dubai: They say when you love to read, you turn a writer. That is definitely the case with this Grade 6 British boy, Luca Charawani, 11, who has published “A Long Journey”. The book is published by Young Author Academy. His earlier stint at writing was at the age of eight. He authored a

RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian oil industry still dominates the country’s economy, but can be used as a springboard for diversification and transformation, the minister of industry and minerals told Arab News. Bandar Alkhorayef, who is overseeing an expansion of the Kingdom’s industrial base and its v

Dubai: The Department of Anti-Economic Crime at Dubai Police recorded 545 cases involving more than Dh2 billion worth of confiscations in 2021. According to Brigadier Jamal Al Jallaf, Director of the Criminal Investigation Department at Dubai Police, the force is keen to arrest those in

Few countries have ever undergone the kind of dramatic transformation underway in Saudi Arabia. In just a few years, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has thoroughly upended cultural norms and expectations in the Kingdom. Now he's rewriting the national narrative, sidelining the role of Islam and emp

Riyadh: The Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense (GDCD) launched activities on Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns across Saudi Arabia, focusing on civil defense vehicles, workshops and modern equipment presentations The activities come as part of the GDCD’s celebration of World Civil Def

Dubai’s luxury home market should keep growing after a “spectacular turnaround” in 2021 fueled by the city’s recovery from the pandemic and openness to wealthy foreigners, according to Knight Frank. Prime prices in Dubai accelerated 44% last year, sending the Middle East business hub to the top o

Muscat: The Omani-Saudi Business Council held its first meeting of the year at Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) here on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Omani side unveiled the visions of sectoral committees. Ali Hamad Al Kalbani, Head of the Omani side at the Business Counci

A museum in Dubai dedicated to the future, which has been dubbed "the most beautiful building in the world" by the emirate's ruler, has officially opened its doors. Designed by local studio Killa Design, the museum stands in a prominent location alongside Dubai's elevated train line, a short dist

The United Arab Emirates in 2021 became the top trading hub for rough diamonds, overtaking Belgium, the head of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), home to the Dubai Diamond Exchange, said on Monday. Over $22.8 billion of rough diamonds were traded through the Gulf state in 2021, Ahmed Bin

The United Arab Emirates warned Sunday of the rising threat of drone attacks, such as those launched against it by Yemen's Huthi rebels, at a defence industry conference on unmanned systems. "We have to unite to prevent the use of drones from threatening civilian safety and destroying economic in

Geneva: An Emirati princess, who last year said she was being held "hostage" in a palace, has assured the UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet that she is well during a meeting in Paris, the High Commissioner said Friday. The meeting, which took place on an unspecified date at Dubai Sheikha Latifa's

Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, will preside over the opening of the 26th edition of Muscat International Book Fair, which will run from 24 February to 5 March at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. After a one-year break (in 202

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has announced the gradual cancellation of COVID-19 related restrictions on attendance capacity at all activities and events in all economic and tourist facilities, shopping malls and transportation modes, to operate at full capacity by mid-February. The latest updates

Dubai: Don’t forget your sweater as you head out today as it’s a chilly morning in the UAE with temperatures dropping to 14°C in Dubai. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), skies across the UAE are looking clear to partly cloudy. Chilly weather is expected t

Muscat: Oman's Foreign Minister has expressed his sincere condolences in a message to the Indian people shared on Twitter, on the death of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister said: "Our deepest condolences to our friends in India

The Dubai Ruler encouraged the world to focus on what lies ahead for the Emirates The UAE has a bright future ahead, a statement that was expressed by the Dubai Ruler even during the official Golden Jubilee celebrations in Hatta. Taking to social media on Friday, His Highness Sheikh