Only two Gulf countries officially cleared a day off for Isra Wal Miraj in 2026, and that difference got noticed fast on social media and expat...
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced updated Ramadan mosque rules, aimed at smoother prayers, cleaner spaces, and fewer distractions during peak nights. The guidance...
The Joy Awards 2026 was meant to be a glamorous celebration of talent, but a brief Instagram clip featuring Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) took social media...
Lojain Omran sits at the centre of Arab pop culture and modern media, mixing TV credibility with high-volume social reach. Her name travels beyond the GCC...
Saudi Arabia became the GCC’s biggest source of Indian worker deportations in 2025 after India’s Ministry of External Affairs tabled figures showing 24,600+ deportations worldwide and...
The cuisine of Saudi Arabia is rich in historical and traditional hospitality, and savory tastes- and this is particularly the case with sweets. Starting with date-based...
The 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival became an amazing display of films from around the world, but this year, Bollywood made big waves that almost...
There is a need to select the most suitable SIM card and data plans in Saudi Arabia to ensure you are also in touch when you...
The winter season in Saudi Arabia is among the most thrilling periods of the year and the best combination of festivals, cultural holidays, sport events, music...
A young editor in Riyadh adjusts a lapel mic, traffic hums outside, AC air feels dry. The headline on the notebook reads: How to start a...
The Nobel Prize 2026 is awarded for the best achievements in the fields of science, literature and international peace. All...
This is the debate on countering extremism taking a transnational turn. Challenges for governments to establish verifiable threats, combat the...
The October half-term school holiday is nearing, beginning October 12 and will continue through October 16, 2026. The October vacation...
Mixed martial arts enthusiasts in Qatar are about to experience its next major moment, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)...
The Saudi Air General Authority announced that 11 people were injured and one Pakistani citizen was killed in a terrorist...
Major carriers operating in the UAE like Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia have made further flight suspensions and...
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum had discussions with GT’s Nicolas Namias, CEO of the French banking and financial services sector group...
The Saudi NCM latest forecast is for a wetter and hotter autumn for Saudi Arabia. The Saudi weather forecast predicts...
The Kingdom of Oman is getting ready to further rationalize the travel of pilgrims for the upcoming Hajj season through...
The UAE has deployed an emergency relief mission to help affected communities in Paraguay after powerful and extreme weather struck...
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