Saudi Arabia has announced that gas cylinders and portable cooking stoves are strictly prohibited to enter and be used in the holy precincts during the Hajj...
Economic activity is heating up as eid al adha is nearing which sees millions of expatriates sending money home for celebrations, sacrificing animals, shopping and travelling....
The UAE has officially announced the timetable for Eid Al Adha 2026 private sector holiday, providing a much-needed extended holiday for the millions of employees across...
Demand for flights and hotels has taken a turn for the worse due to the extra week-long holiday period slotted during Eid Al Adha this year....
Authorities have implemented strict temporary flight restrictions for international airlines at Dubai International Airport (DXB), which has seen what is regarded as one the greatest operational...
Dubai’s ambitious Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project (ACIP) is another step closer to its completion as the new Al Khaleej Street Tunnel just surpassed 80% completion....
Residents of Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra, Mirfa and the Western Region are closely watching as security is raised at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant following Sunday’s...
The official Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday calendar has been finalized based on the confirmed sighting of the Dhu Al-Hijjah Crescent moon over Saudi Arabia and...
Saudi Arabia has officially announced the season for Bel Xeithar Umrah practices will open for the 1448 AH season from April / May. The Ministry of...
The official moon-sighting campaign has been notified in Saudi for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH on Sunday, May 17, 2026 across the country. This...
Kuwait’s Housing Sector is undergoing significant digital transformation with the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) continuing to build on...
The Round of 16 has officially begun, marking the most thrilling stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. The...
The Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 Gold & Jewellery Flash Sale Weekend starts today, adding more excitement for anyone who...
Jamrat Al Qayth (“Embers of Summer”) officially began in the UAE July 3 and will continue until August 10. It...
Emirates ID is one of the most significant identity papers issued in the UAE. It is linked to your biometric...
Due to the temporary disruption of the outsourcing of passports, thousands of Indians working overseas in the UAE are now...
YouTube is one of the most influential platforms in modern media, but its origin story is surprisingly simple: a small team...
YouTube is one of the most influential platforms in modern media, but its origin story is surprisingly simple: a small team...
The recently announced fuel price in UAE has been making waves in the online shopping and regular food delivery consumer...
It is officially summer all throughout Saudi Arabia, and as temperatures continue to rise, people are indoors, which is the...
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