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Boston Consulting Group faces protests across US over Gaza aid controversy

Boston, Aug. 3 -- The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is facing mounting protests across the United States over its reported involvement in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) - an aid initiative acc... Read More


Saudi Arabia: Over 1.2M Umrah pilgrims arrive since season start

Makkah, Aug. 2 -- More than 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia since the start of the current season on Dhul-Hijjah 15, corresponding to June 21. According to the Ministry of Haj... Read More


Watch: Sheikh Mohammed boards Etihad Rail from Dubai to Fujairah

Dubai, Aug. 2 -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, boarded the Etihad Rail passenger train on Saturday, August 2, for a test journ... Read More


Israel raises UAE travel warning amid regional threats

Tel Aviv, Aug. 2 -- Israel has reinforced its travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel due to concerns over potential threats from regional arm... Read More


Indonesia explores plan to build Haj village in Makkah

Hyderabad, Aug. 2 -- The Indonesian government is exploring plans to acquire land near the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with the aim of establishing a dedicated village for its Haj pilgrims. ... Read More


Saudi Arabia grants expat workers 60 days to avoid absconding label

Riyadh, Aug. 1 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has introduced a 60-day grace period under new updates to its Qiwa labour platform, allowing workers time to regularise their employment status befo... Read More


Watch: Dubai launches first AI-generated 'Emirati family'

Dubai, Aug. 1 -- In a major stride towards digital transformation, Digital Dubai has launched the first-ever AI-powered Emirati Family, designed to enhance communication and awareness around the city'... Read More


Slovenia becomes first European country to ban arms trade with Israel

Hyderabad, Aug. 1 -- In a landmark decision, Slovenia has become the first European Union member state to impose a complete ban on the import, export, and transit of arms and military equipment to and... Read More


Saudi Arabia launches trial run of first food delivery robots

Riyadh, Aug. 1 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority (TGA) has launched the country's first food delivery robots at ROSHN Business Front, a modern business district in Riyadh. ... Read More


Madinah accredited as WHO 'healthy city' for second time

Hyderabad, Aug. 1 -- Madinah has once again been accredited as a Healthy City by the World Health Organization (WHO), becoming the second-largest city in the Middle East with a population of over one ... Read More