West Asia

Dubai Police Arrest Beggar With Dh20,000; Officials Caution Against Street Begging During Ramadan

Dubai Street Begging | Feb 22, 2026

Authorities have warned the residents against showing sympathy or giving money to beggars, advising them not to be deceived by tricks..

Muscat, Dubai And Beyond: Chorulla Palli WhatsApp Groups Global And Expanding

'Chorulla Palli WhatsApp Group link | Feb 22, 2026

This is the world of 'Chorulla Palli' -- literally translated from Malayalam as "The Mosque with Meal" -- a..

Iran's Khamenei Warns Its Weapon Can Sink US Warships To the Bottom Of The Sea

Iran's Khamenei - United States | Feb 17, 2026

The warning comes amid US president Donald Trump's frustration with stalled talks and his push for nuclear n..

Iran Open To Compromises On Nuclear Deal If US Lifts Sanctions, Says Deputy Foreign Minister

US-Iran conflict | Feb 15, 2026

Iran has clarified that it would make compromises on its nuclear programs only if Washington is willing to t..

'Life-Changing': Kerala Man Wins Dh1 Million In Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw

Dasan Kunchu Abu Dhabi Big Ticket | Feb 07, 2026

Dasan said he plans to share the cash prize with his group and will decide on his portion once the funds arrive, adding that both he..

UAE: Two Indian Expats Win Dh1 Million In Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket Draw

Indian Expats - Dh1 Million Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket Draw | Feb 07, 2026

Santosh Kumar, the 51-year-old general manager, was at the gym when Big Ticket new came to him, which he des..

Iran-US High-Stakes Negotiation To Begin In Oman Amid Threat Of Another West Asian Conflict

Iran-US talk - Oman | Feb 06, 2026

The high-stakes session comes amid recent naval clashes, rising oil prices, and Iran's ongoing domestic prot..

Abu Dhabi Court Orders Event Firm To Refund Woman Over Shortcomings In Organising Function

Abu Dhabi Court - Event Firm | Feb 05, 2026

The court made the ruling after finding a WhatsApp message that the company had acknowledged the deficiencie..

Saudi Arabia Suspends 1,800 Overseas Umrah Travel Agencies Over Poor Service Quality, Compliance Issues

Saudi - Overseas Umrah Travel Agencies | Feb 01, 2026

The suspension applies only to new visa issuance, and pilgrims with valid visas or existing bookings will not be affected, and servic..

Israel Resumes Offensive In Gaza, Kills 31 In Major Ceasefire Violation

Israel attack on Gaza | Feb 01, 2026

Since the Gaza ceasefire took effect in early October, the Jewish forces have killed at least 509 Palestinia..

Saudi Arabia Restricts General Manager Role To Saudis, Raises Localisation To 60% In Sales And Marketing

Saudi Arabia Localisation | Jan 31, 2026

Government increases localization in marketing and sales professions to boost employment for Saudi nationals

Iran-US Escalation: Trump Says 'In Touch With Iran Leadership' Amid Military Build-Up In West Asia

Iran-US Tension | Jan 30, 2026

The development comes amid increased push from regional leaders for diplomacy to avoid another conflict, pus..