UAE calls on Muslims to search for Shawwal crescent moon this Thursday.
The UAE has called upon all Muslims in the country to sight the crescent moon on Thursday evening (April 20), which corresponds with Ramadan 29 (1444 AH) in the Islamic…
US closely watching ‘detente’ between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Barbara Leaf says.
The US regards the new deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran. In an exclusive interview with The National, Ms Leaf described it as a “detente, not a rapprochement or reconciliation…
Rs1 million compensation offered to family of two Indians killed in Dubai fire tragedy
The Tamil Nadu government has announced Rs1 million (Dh45,000) each as compensation for the kin of two Indians killed in a massive fire in Dubai. “I am deeply saddened to…
Foreign ministers of nine Arab nations arrive in Jeddah; to discuss Syria
Foreign ministers from nine Arab nations have begun arriving in Jeddah for a meeting of nine Arab countries on Friday focused on ending Syria’s isolation at a time of fast-paced…
Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif condoles families of Pakistani citizens who passed away; Dubai fire kills 16
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr.Shehbaz Sharif has offered his condolences to the families of Pakistani citizens who passed away in the tragic blaze on Saturday.Taking to Twitter, Sharif said,…
Air Arabia, Emirates, Flydubai, suspend flights to Sudan amid escalation and clashes
Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia have halted flights to and from Sudan due to the violent clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). ALSO READ: Saudi…
Saudi Arabia plane hit by gunfire in Sudan unrest: Airline
The Airbus A330 bound for Saudi Arabia "was exposed to gunfire damage... with guests and crew on board" ahead of its scheduled departure to Riyadh, Saudia said in a statement.…
Bahrain and Qatar agree to restore diplomatic ties after six years
Bahrain and Qatar will resume their diplomatic ties more than two years after an Arab boycott of Doha was lifted. Both countries’ state news agencies confirmed the development on Wednesday,Saudi…
For the first time in 7 years, Iran’s embassy in Riyadh reopens gates.
Iran’s embassy in Saudi Arabia reopened its gates on Wednesday for the first time in seven years, a Reuters witness said, under a deal to re-establish ties that could ease…
Marburg virus alert: Dubai’s Emirates issues advisory for passengers travelling to Oman.
The airline advises travellers to check the guidelines on the health authorities’ official website Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates has issued an alert, advising its passengers of health and travel guidelines…