In 2026, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is upgrading the iconic Makkah Route Initiative (MRI) with a huge digital overhaul. The Saudi Ministry of Interior and...
Saudi travellers now have the privilege to take a quick getaway. Saudi Arabian nationals are allowed to visit Turkey visa-free for 90 days, for both tourism...
Now the dream of a Disney Magic Kingdom in the Middle East is finally becoming a reality. Despite the doubts of some that regional tensions might...
Attention has been drawn to hantavirus as it was observed across the globe in the recent May 2026 alert issued by the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Gulf fans are eagerly anticipating Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour in the Gulf later this year. But while the hype is going on,...
The Qatar tourism board officially announces its much-anticipated campaign titled “Kids Go Free,” which is set to hit the UAE this summer, offering one of the...
Visiting Dubai this time is not as straightforward as booking a flight ticket and applying for a Dubai visit visa. The UAE implemented an updated sponsorship...
For decades, the UAE has been making the transition from a hydrocarbon-based economy into a leading global business and investment destination. The development has become the...
The extent of humanitarian assistance provided by a country is no longer the only criteria for measuring human rights’ impact during contemporary conflicts. As the savable...
The star June 2026 is all the rage with the Internet following the couple’s announcement of the birth of their third child in May 2026. When...
Flights from and to the UAE have been suspended for Iranian airlines from September 24th, on Thursday. The decision was...
Oman has made significant strides in earning international spotlight as one of the biggest travel hot spots in 2027. The...
Director Srikanth Odela’s action-adventure drama film The Paradise starring Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, is gaining great traction and...
On the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin...
The UAE-Africa economic ties are now reaching a new stage, as non-oil trade volumes are growing, investments are being augmented,...
Saudi Arabia called for quick action to protect sailors in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where security disruptions have...
The presence of the Amir’s representative, Owais al-Qattan, who also represented the Amir at a high-level meeting with US President...
The UAE has supported U.S. statements calling for renewed action to advance peace and justice in Sudan, including an immediate...
The Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE extend condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum...
Kuwait and Pakistan look to deepen their existing defense ties after signing the Protocol Agreement-2026. The Pakistan-Kuwait Defense Cooperation Agreement...
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