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Saudi authorities started to execute punishments for people violating hajj rule

Riyadh: Punishment for those who violate Hajj regulations has started. From June 2 to Thursday, June 20, fines will be applied to those caught without a Hajj permit. Those caught without a Hajj permit at Makkah, Haram precincts, holy...

Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Hamad Al Sabah as the new Crown Prince of Kuwait

Kuwait City: Former Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah is the new Crown Prince of Kuwait. Amir Sheikh Mishaal Al Ah appointed the crown prince on Saturday. Mammad Al Jabir Al Sabah signed the...

Saudi authorities arrested 16161 illegals in a week

RIYADH: In Saudi Arabia, surveillance codes to catch violators of residence, employment and border security laws are continuing in force in various regions. According to the Home Ministry, more than 16,161 law violators were arrested in raids conducted by the...

TVM Capital Healthcare closes a $250 million Afiya fund in Saudi Arabia

This investment will be used to fund healthcare startups in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region TVM Capital Healthcare, a company specializing in...Investments Healthcare Growth Capital announced the closing of a US$250 million Afiya Fund in its second round of...

The UAE President arrived in South Korea for a two-day visit

Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Seoul for a two-day visit to South Korea. The visit was accepted at the invitation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. In a social media post, Sheikh...

Hajj pilgrims to carry identity card ‘NUSK’, ministry says

Riyadh: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stated that Hajj pilgrims should get 'NUSK' card and carry it with them. This year the ministry is providing this to all the pilgrims. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that...

Alibaba issues bonds to buy back shares and invest

Alibaba announced an expansion of its stock buyback program at the beginning of this year, adding $25 billion in buybacks, one of the largest ever in China. In a strategic step to strengthen its financial resources, Alibaba Group Holding announced...

The arrival of foreign Hajj pilgrims by road from outside Saudi Arabia has started

Riyadh: The arrival of Hajj pilgrims by road from outside Saudi Arabia has started. A group of 1,348 pilgrims from Iraq reached Saudi Arabia for the first time through the Jadidat Arar border gate. The pilgrims were received by...

“International Holding” in Abu Dhabi intends to list “Daman”

The International Holding Company is looking forward to listing its subsidiaries “Two Point Zero”, “International Technology Holding” and “Sirius International Holding” next year. Sayed Basr Shuaib, CEO of International Holding Company (IHC) in Abu Dhabi, revealed that a public offering...

OPEC+ postpones the production policy meeting to June 2

The OPEC+ alliance, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies led by Russia, announced the postponement of its meeting on production policy by one day to June 2. The OPEC+ alliance, which includes the Organization...

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Dubai’s Global Village announces extension of Season 29

Sad to see one of your favourite destinations wrapping up for the summer? The good news is that Dubai's...

UAE starts easing penalties for companies late to register taxes

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that it has started applying a UAE Cabinet Decision to waive fines for some businesses that...

Hajj 2025: When will Umrah resume? Season calendar announced

As preparations for Hajj 2025 intensify in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, many Muslims who did not get the chance to perform the holy...

UAE airlines extend suspension of flights to Pakistan as tensions with India escalate

As tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan, a number of UAE airlines have extended suspension of flights to Pakistani soil. The two neighbours...

Free Wi-Fi launched on Ras Al Khaimah public buses

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority has rolled out free high-speed WiFi on all its public buses—both within the emirate and on...