Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has introduced a comprehensive plan to support pilgrims and Hajj service providers during the 1445 AH Hajj season. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the initiative aims to offer extensive assistance to both organizations and individuals involved in facilitating the Hajj pilgrimage. As […]
Makkah: During the period from the first day of Dhu Al-Qi’dah to the eighth day of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1445 AH, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health provided medical aid to approximately 93,000 pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj. According to agencies, this assistance was extended through various channels such as medical clinics, pharmacies, kidney dialysis […]
Saudi Arabia introduced a trial for self-driving air taxis at holy sites. Saleh Al-Jasser, the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, launched the trial. It’s the world’s first air taxi licensed by a civil aviation authority, as per the agencies. Also […]
Kuwait City: In the southern Kuwait area of Mangaf, tragedy struck when a devastating fire broke out, claiming the lives of 49 individuals, predominantly of Indian nationality. Mangaf, situated in the Ahmadi Governorate, is densely populated by foreign workers, and the fire swiftly engulfed a six-story building, leaving behind a scene of profound loss and […]
Kuwait: At least 49 people were killed in an apartment building fire in the city of Mangaf in Kuwait’s southern Ahmadi Governorate, as per agency reports. At least 15 of the injured were transferred to nearby hospitals for treatment, including four who were killed in the fire. -Agencies
Dubai: Zoho, a leading global technology company, announced early access to its reimagined customer relationship management (CRM) solution, CRM for Everyone. This innovative offering introduces a novel suite of capabilities designed to democratise CRM for MENA businesses by empowering all teams engaged in customer-centric operations. The company also revealed a new addition to its developer […]
Alpen Capital’s latest report on the GCC Hospitality industry projects a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.5% between 2023 – 2028. DUBAI: UAE-based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital, launched its latest report on the GCC Hospitality Industry on Tuesday, June 11th. The comprehensive report features in-depth analysis and forecasts for the hospitality sector, […]
Medinah: The Madinah branch of the Saudi Ministry of Health unveiled the Smart Robot service on Saturday in the Central Area near the Prophet’s Mosque, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This initiative aims to disseminate educational messages, guidance, and health instructions to pilgrims in over 96 languages worldwide, enhancing safety and awareness. […]
The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has condemned the ongoing Israeli incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the latest of which involved the storming of the mosque by an extremist minister in the Israeli government along with members of the Knesset, and other […]
Abu Dhabi: On June 3, Foreign Ministers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and Egypt convened virtually to discuss ongoing mediation efforts concerning the Gaza crisis. These efforts, led by Egypt, Qatar, and the US, aim to secure a lasting ceasefire, the release of captives, and the unrestricted flow of aid into Gaza. Support […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE, in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced the dispatch of a new aid ship to the Gaza Strip. This shipment, carrying 1,166 tonnes of essential food supplies, underscores the ongoing commitment to supporting the people of Gaza. Organized approximately two weeks after a previous consignment, […]
