Middle East

Dubai has issued Covid-19 precautionary measures for the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Dubai, Mar 16: United Arab Emirates had banned Taraweeh prayers - the special prayers offered during the holy month of Ramadan – last year due to covid-19 pandemic.

Tel Aviv, Mar 16: Israel's Naftali Bennett is a multi-millionaire former high-tech entrepreneur who made a name in politics with hardline religious-nationalist rhetoric and who could be the kingmaker following Israel's election next week.

Dubai: The UAE passport ranks first in the Arab world with Kuwait second and Qatar third, according to Nomad Capitalist, the global consulting firm.

Israeli forces have attacked Palestinian worshipers at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of Jerusalem al-Quds, detaining five people.

Riyadh, Mar 12: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has confirmed May 17 (Shawwal 5 or four days after Eid al-Fitr) as the date for the resumption of international airports and the complete opening of airports all over the Kingdom.

Dubai, Mar 10: Emirates airline has introduced up to two free night stays at a five-star hotel as well as 10kg extra baggage allowance and special airfares for passengers bound for Dubai from India.

Dubai, Mar 9: The Emirates Schools Establishment has announced the registration of non-Emirati resident pupils would be carried out between April 4 and 15in public schools in the UAE for the academic year 2021-22.

Abu Dhabi, Mar 8: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) today issued the updated list of 'Green List' destinations. Passengers arriving from these destinations will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing in Abu Dhabi and will only be required to undergo PCR testing upon arrival at Abu Dhabi Airport. The three countries that have been added include Kazakhstan

Riyadh, Mar 7: The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen said on Sunday that it destroyed 10 armed drones launched by the Houthi movement, including at least five fired towards Saudi Arabia, state television channels reported.