[ad_1] Saudi Arabia stops Makkah access without permit, suspends Umrah visas / Image: file Saudi Arabia has enforced sweeping new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, halting entry into Makkah without official permits and suspending Umrah visas as authorities prepare for one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.The move, led by the Ministry of Hajj […]
[ad_1] By the beginning of the 15th century, China possessed the most formidable navy that had ever existed. This fleet, known as the Treasure Fleet, was under the command of Admiral Zheng He and made journeys into the Indian Ocean, travelling to East Africa and even the Middle East. It was a clear indication of […]
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia launches 5 rail routes to cut cargo time and costs / Image: file Saudi Arabia has taken a major step toward reshaping regional trade by rolling out five new rail logistics routes that promise faster cargo movement and lower transport costs. The move is set to strengthen connections between Gulf ports and […]
[ad_1] Qatar reopens sea routes, all vessels cleared to operate from Sunday / Image: file Qatar officially resumed full maritime traffic for all vessels starting Sunday, signalling a return to normal sea operations after days of precautionary restrictions linked to regional tensions.In a statement, the Qatar Ministry of Transport confirmed that navigation across the country’s […]
[ad_1] The UAE Ministry of Defence recently announced on April 9, 2026, that the country’s skies were free from aerial threats after 40 days of war. Now, religious institutions that had been closed for a limited period of time due to the regional tensions have been reopened for the general public. BAPS Hindu Mandir in […]
[ad_1] Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln People are often judged by what others see or hear about them in their daily lives. The way people see and think about someone can affect how they are treated in society. But this view isn’t always a full picture of who they really are. This is […]
[ad_1] Left to right: Jeremy Cooney, Kovid Saxena and Bhairavi Desai, Indian-origin leaders featured on New York’s transport power list A new power list highlighting key figures shaping the future of New York’s transport and mobility landscape has brought several Indian-origin leaders into the spotlight. Published by City & State, the 2026 ‘Trailblazers in Transportation’ […]
[ad_1] President Donald Trump and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend a business roundtable at Chequers near Aylesbury, England. AP/PTI(AP09_18_2025_000277B) There’s a recurring gag in Yes, Minister (and Yes, Prime Minister) which usually involves the premier of Great Britain discovering, with mounting irritation, that he is not quite as sovereign as he believed. At some […]
[ad_1] Abu Dhabi enforces strict distance learning rules attendance and live classes now compulsory / Image: file The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge has introduced stricter distance learning rules across Abu Dhabi, making live online classes and mandatory attendance tracking compulsory for all schools.ADEK said the updated framework is designed to align remote […]
[ad_1] PC: Vintage Aviation News The remnants of a fighter jet, which belonged to one of the greatest fighter pilots of World War II, Richard Bong, are believed to have been found in Papua New Guinea. The plane, called “Marge,” disappeared in March 1944 after an engine malfunction while flying over the area that is […]
