Ramadan 2026: Thousands Fill Mosques in UAE and Saudi Arabia for Laylat ul Qadr (Night of Power) Prayers As Ramadan enters its most spiritually significant phase, thousands of Muslim worshippers across the Gulf have gathered in mosques for special prayers marking Laylat ul Qadr, widely regarded as the holiest night in Islam. Believers in the […]
Saudi Arabia Eid ul Fitr 2026 moon sighting: KSA Supreme Court Asks Muslims to Search for Shawwal AH 1447 Crescent Ahead of Eid As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 draws to a close, Muslims around the world are preparing for one of the most anticipated moments of the Islamic calendar and that is the […]
Middle East tensions force F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi races, leaving five-week season gap / Image: file In a move that has reshaped the 2026 racing season, Formula 1 and the FIA officially announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026, that the upcoming Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not take place this […]
Saudi Arabia umrah visa deadlines announced/Image: File As the current annual Umrah season approaches its closing phase, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the final deadlines for issuing visas, entering the Kingdom, and the permitted stay of pilgrims. The ministry also reminded companies and pilgrims that performing Hajj requires a specific Hajj […]
Flight Chaos Eases: Air India, Air India Express Deploys 62 Additional Services to UAE, Saudi Arabia Air travel between India and the Gulf has received a major boost as the Air India group, comprising Air India and Air India Express, announced the addition of 62 extra flights connecting India with the United Arab Emirates and […]
Security patrols in Madinah arrested a Filipino domestic worker over a child’s fatal stabbing/Representative Image A tragic incident in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah region has led to the arrest of a Filipino domestic worker accused of killing a child inside his home. Authorities say the suspect was taken into custody soon after the attack, and the […]
The Saudi Ministry of Health has launched an extensive inspection campaign to strengthen safety standards for cosmetic procedures carried out in clinics across the Kingdom. Under the new regulations, all private healthcare providers must comply with updated requirements designed to protect patients and ensure higher standards of care. Specialised consultant is a must As per […]
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir meets Saudi Arabia defence minister (Picture from X) Pakistan army chief and the country’s de facto leader Asim Munir has met Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Khalid bin Salman amid the constantly evolving situation in the Middle East. The meeting comes days after Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil refinery was hit and […]
Saudi Arabia sets official Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday / Image: File Saudi Arabia has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for employees across the government, private and non-profit sectors, giving millions of workers clarity on their break at the end of Ramadan. The decision was confirmed by the Ministry of Human […]
Etihad Rail operates special services from Ghuweifat to Abu Dhabi amid regional disruptions / Image: file In a historic and rare move, the UAE’s national railway network transformed from a freight giant into a lifeline for citizens and residents. While Etihad Rail is primarily known for transporting sulfur and heavy goods across the desert, it […]
