World / Gulf

GCC Secretary General welcomes Security Council's resolution calling for cessation of hostilities in Sudan during Ramadan 09 Mar 2024 - 09:16 pm

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi welcomed the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2724 by majority. The...

Kuwait Customs destroys seized sorcery and magic items 04 Mar 2024 - 08:06 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Kuwait General Administration of Customs announced on Monday the destruction of a quantity of sorcery and magic materials confiscated at...

Heavy rain, hail and thunder in different parts of UAE 12 Feb 2024 - 01:15 pm

Doha, Qatar: Residents of Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates woke up to a hail storm on Monday morning, along with rain,...

World Governments Summit 2024 kicks off in Dubai 12 Feb 2024 - 12:39 pm

Dubai: The high-profile World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024 kicked off in Dubai on Monday with the participation of more than 25 heads of...

A cat and a duck: Unusual pair become latest internet sensation 05 Feb 2024 - 09:49 am

Doha, Qatar: The odd yet endearing friendship between a cat and a duck has become the latest online sensation in Saudi Arabia. Dubbed...

Usyk and Fury title fight rescheduled to May 18 in Saudi Arabia 04 Feb 2024 - 01:02 pm

London: The fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the undisputed world heavyweight title has been rescheduled to May 18 in Saudi...

Kuwait Prime Minister takes oath as Deputy Amir 29 Jan 2024 - 01:21 pm

Kuwait: Kuwaiti Prime Minister HH Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah took the oath as the Deputy of HH the Amir of Kuwait...

Saudi arts hub CEO arrested for money laundering: Statement 29 Jan 2024 - 10:49 am

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The head of a tourism and heritage project meant to help establish Saudi Arabia as a global arts hub has...

Saudi lifts three-year ban on expats with expired exit and re-entry visa 27 Jan 2024 - 10:27 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has lifted the three-year ban on expats who were not able to return to the country...

Kuwait: Amiri order assigning Prime Minister as Deputy Amir until Crown Prince named 24 Jan 2024 - 12:18 pm

Kuwait: An Amiri Order was issued on Wednesday assigning Prime Minister HH Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah as Deputy Amir while the...

Saudi Arabia reveals specializations needed for Special Talent Residency 22 Jan 2024 - 03:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia has unveiled the proficiencies needed to be eligible for its Special Talent Residency Programme. The details revealed on Premium...

Saudi Arabia reveals high-tech stadium design atop cliff for 2034 World Cup 16 Jan 2024 - 08:29 am

Geneva: Saudi Arabia revealed designs Monday for a high-tech stadium atop a 200-meter high cliff near Riyadh where the kingdom plans to stage...

Video: Two men hide in car bumpers to enter Sharjah, arrested by authorities 09 Jan 2024 - 03:05 pm

Doha, Qatar: Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones arrested two men attempting to enter the country illegally. The customs authority shared a video...

Record number of 13.55million pilgrims perform Umrah in 2023 09 Jan 2024 - 02:14 pm

Doha, Qatar: In a historic first, Saudi Arabia accommodated 13.55 million Umrah pilgrims in 2023. The Minister of Hajj and Umrah.Dr Tawfiq al-Rabiah...

Kuwait: Amiri order appointing Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem as Prime Minister 04 Jan 2024 - 05:01 pm

Kuwait: Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signed an Amiri Order Thursday appointing Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem as Prime...

GCC, South Korea sign Free Trade Agreement 28 Dec 2023 - 06:41 pm

Seoul: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi underlined that the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the...