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Saudi Arabia to launch voluntary pension, savings scheme for expats

Riyadh, Aug. 23 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is preparing to introduce a new voluntary pension and savings scheme that will be available to both citizens and expatriates. The initiative, repo... Read More


Saudi Arabia: Over 15 million pilgrims perform Umrah in Q1 2025

Makkah, Aug. 23 -- The total number of Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia reached 15,222,497 during the first quarter of 2025. According to areporton Umrah statistics released by the General Authority fo... Read More


Saudi Arabia launches chef contest to serve pilgrims of Two Holy Mosques

Makkah, Aug. 23 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the launch of the I'ashat Thon Challenge, an initiative aimed at selecting talented chefs who will create disti... Read More


UAE MoE denies social media claims on school hours

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 23 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education (MoE) has denied social media rumours about changes to school hours, confirming that official timings remain the same for the... Read More


Big Ticket dream comes true for three Indian expats in UAE, Rs 11L won each

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 23 -- Adding to the growing list of Indian winners, three United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based expats have secured Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,87,311) each in the Big Ticket draw. The winners - ... Read More


Kuwait blocks popular online game Roblox

Kuwait City, Aug. 22 -- Kuwait has officially blocked access to the popular online gaming platform Roblox, citing risks to children's safety. The country's Communications and Information Technology R... Read More


Saudi Arabia voices deep concern over famine in Gaza

Riyadh, Aug. 22 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday, August 22, voiced deep concern following the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report confirming famine in the Gaza St... Read More


Saudi Arabia: Red alerts issued for heavy rains, flash floods

Riyadh, Aug. 22 -- Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to take precautions after the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued red alerts for heavy rainfall and ... Read More


Spinneys to open in Kuwait with 10 new outlets

Dubai, Aug. 22 -- Premium United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based fresh food retailer Spinneys announced on Friday, August 22, its expansion into Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with Alshaya Group, ... Read More


UAE extradites two fugitives to France, Belgium

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 22 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extradited two international fugitives to France and Belgium following their arrest in Dubai, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Frida... Read More