Saudi Arabia approves cooperation agreement with US for the use of outer space for peaceful purposes    Quality of Life Program CEO highlights Saudi urban transformations at UN-Habitat conference in Cairo    AlHisn Big Time Studios unveiled to transform film and TV production in Riyadh    Saudi Aramco's Q3 net income falls 15.5% to SR103 billion amid a jump in annual cash flows    Almarai wins 'Best Corporate Sukuk' at Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards    Top climber falls to death after rare Himalayan feat    US voters flying home in time for election    Drones and snipers on standby to protect Arizona vote-counters    India's Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident    Harris and Trump make final push in must-win Pennsylvania    Mitrovic's hat-trick leads Al Hilal to 3-0 victory over Esteghlal    Al Ahli extends perfect start with 5-1 victory over Al Shorta    Saudi crown prince, Tunisian president review bilateral relations in phone call    SFDA Chief visits premier biotechnology and medical firms in China    Al-Khereiji: Collective action in combating terrorism is a must for achieving stability and prosperity    Quincy Jones, titan of US music, dies aged 91    Neymar expected to join Al Hilal squad for AFC clash against Esteghlal, says coach Jesus    Al Qadsiah secure 2-0 victory over Al Ettifaq in first Eastern Derby since 2021    Hidden sugars in Asia's baby food spark concerns    HONOR unveils pre-order of the stunning HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Featuring an ultra-slim design, HONOR Eye Comfort Display and AI Cross-OS WorkStation    India puts blockbuster Pakistani film on hold    The Vikings and the Islamic world    Filipino pilgrim's incredible evolution from an enemy of Islam to its staunch advocate    Muted Eid celebrations for millions of Nigerian Muslims    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    

Articles of the author Ismaeel Naar
Bahrain reports 135 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths in 5 days
DUBAI — Bahrain recorded 135 new coronavirus cases, the majority of which were detected in migrant workers, bringing the total number of active infections in the country to 4,289, the kingdom's Ministry of Health announced on Thursday. The ministry (...)

22 - 05 - 2020
‘Marzooqa' tops Saudi twitter contest with 1.2 million likes Local contest sparks global viral reactions
DUBAI — Twitter user "Marzooqa" has won the viral Saudi photography contest on the social media platform with her photo clocking in 1.2 million likes. The competition grabbed the attention of hundreds of thousands of users under coronavirus (...)

19 - 05 - 2020
UAE to expand nightly curfew by two hours starting May 20
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates will expand its nightly curfew by two hours starting Wednesday, May 20, until further notice. The new timing for the national disinfection drive will now last from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. The UAE began a nationwide (...)

19 - 05 - 2020
Dubai sees 35% drop in divorce cases among Emiratis
DUBAI -- Divorce cases among Emiratis in Dubai have decreased by 35 percent from 2016 to 2019, according to a new report released by the emirate's Community Development Authority. According to CDA's report, the divorce rate for every 1,000 Emiratis (...)

18 - 05 - 2020
Bahrain registers 209 new infections, 148 recoveries
DUBAI -- Bahrain confirmed 209 new cases of the coronavirus have been detected in the past 24 hours, according to health authorities, adding that 148 people have also recovered while no new deaths were recorded. With the new cases of infections and (...)

18 - 05 - 2020
Staycations, local travel to kickstart UAE and GCC tourism, says report
DUBAI -- Staycations are expected to become the most popular choice of travel in the short to medium-term in the United Arab Emirates and the wider GCC region as countries see an easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, according to new (...)

18 - 05 - 2020
Oman postpones local municipal elections
Tamara Abueish DUBAI -- Oman confirmed it is postponing its local municipal elections scheduled for this year until a later date to be announced later time due to the risks of holding it amid the coronavirus outbreak. The decision, announced on (...)

18 - 05 - 2020
UAE waives fines for visa violators, 3-month grace period from May 18
DUBAI — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates confirmed that all visa violators will be exempted from paying fines on their expired enter or residency permits that expired before March 1, according to a new order issued by the country's (...)

14 - 05 - 2020
Al-Kadhimi vows to release protest detainees
DUBAI -- Iraq's new Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi has vowed his government will release all detainees arrested during the popular protest movement that gripped the nations months ago, except for those involved in killings. "The detainees will be (...)

10 - 05 - 2020
Drone footage captures Abha's spectacular Al-Habala waterfall
DUBAI — Drone footage by Rashud Al-Harthi of the waterfall at Al-Habala mountain near Abha in Saudi Arabia has gone viral as photographs by the same videographer in recent days showed purple blankets of the Jacaranda trees across the city. The (...)

09 - 05 - 2020
‘Distressed' Indians in GCC to get priority in evacuation plan
NEW DELHI -- Indian nationals in the Gulf countries who are in "distressing" situations will be given priority in evacuation arrangements in the coming days, according to a statement from the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs. According to the (...)

05 - 05 - 2020
Smokers 80% less likely to severely suffer from coronavirus, finds study
SMOKERS are 80 percent less likely to severely suffer from novel coronavirus than non-smokers, according to a French study which prompted researchers to start trials of giving nicotine patches to COVID-19 patients, front-line workers, and (...)

05 - 05 - 2020
Dubai fines seven traders for hiking face mask prices
DUBAI -- Seven traders, including three pharmacies, have been fined by authorities in Dubai for manipulating the price of face masks, according to a statement by the Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection. "The Commercial Compliance and (...)

21 - 04 - 2020
Bahrain crown prince's aide reveals COVID-19 strategy
DUBAI -- On Feb. 24, the island Kingdom of Bahrain recorded its first COVID-19 case when a school bus driver tested positive for the coronavirus after recently returning from a pilgrimage in Iran. A few weeks before, Bahrain's Crown Prince Sheikh (...)

21 - 04 - 2020
Bahrain's grand mosque to hold limited Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan
DUBAI — Bahrain announced its Al-Fateh Grand Mosque will hold evening and Taraweeh prayers throughout the month of Ramadan, according to the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, clarifying that it will be open to only five people at (...)

20 - 04 - 2020
Houthis seek to shoot and kill people with COVID-19
and Leen Alfaisal DUBAI — Houthi militants will shoot and kill anyone diagnosed with the COVID-19 coronavirus to stop the spread of the virus in Yemen, according to a video showing the Iranian-backed fighters making the statements. "Our best method (...)

15 - 04 - 2020
Emirates commences select flights to many destinations
DUBAI -- Emirates airlines confirmed it will commence select flights to several destinations from Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3, according to an official statement that added that all passengers will be subjected to thermal (...)

12 - 04 - 2020
Baby born to corona-infected mother in Madinah
DUBAI — Saudi Arabia recorded its first baby born to a coronavirus-infected mother after an Afghan resident gave birth in the city of Madinah, local media reported. The baby named Omar was delivered at the Uhud Hospital in Madinah on Thursday and is (...)

11 - 04 - 2020
Donate blood for active corona cases, surviving Kuwaitis urged
DUBAI -- Kuwait's health minister has asked those who have recovered from the COVID-19 coronavirus to donate their blood so that doctors could use the plasma to treat currently infected patients. "We ask all those who recovered from the coronavirus (...)

11 - 04 - 2020
No return to normal life until the end of 2021: US expert
DUBAI — There will be no return to normal life, such as eating out at restaurants, attending a concert or watching a live sporting event, until at least the end of next year because there will be no coronavirus vaccine available until then, (...)

10 - 04 - 2020
If corona reaches NW Syria, it will complicate situation: MSF
and Omar Elkatouri IF the coronavirus pandemic reaches areas in northwest Syria, it would complicate an already catastrophic situation, says a Doctors Without Borders spokesperson as the NGO adapts its activities to prevent the spread of the virus (...)

06 - 04 - 2020
Disinfection program: UAE indefinitely extends curfew
DUBAI -- United Arab Emirates officials confirmed they are extending the nation-wide disinfection program which was supposed to conclude on Saturday, the country's health and interior ministries confirmed in a statement. "The two ministries said new (...)

04 - 04 - 2020
72-year-old citizen is the first Omani coronavirus casualty
DUBAI -- Oman confirms its first coronavirus death after a 72-year-old Omani citizen died on Tuesday, the Omani News Agency reported citing the country's health ministry. Earlier in the day, Oman reported 13 new cases of the coronavirus in the last (...)

01 - 04 - 2020
Saudis, Emiratis sing national anthems during corona curfew
and Tuqa Khalid RIYADH/DUBAI — Citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sang their national anthems from inside their homes to show solidarity with the health workers during the partial overnight curfew as part of measures (...)

30 - 03 - 2020
Pentagon orders plan to ‘destroy' pro-Iran Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq
DUBAI -- The US Department of Defense has ordered its military commanders in Iraq to prepare for potential operations to destroy the pro-Iranian Kataib Hezbollah militia group, according to sources who spoke to the New York Times. According to the (...)

28 - 03 - 2020
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