Middle East
Turkey not safe for refugees, rights groups tell Greece
Dozens of human rights groups on Monday criticized Greece’s decision to designate Turkey a “safe” country to readmit would-be...
UAE tightens Covid rules for passenger, charter flights from India, Pakistan among other ‘restricted countries’
Tracking devices mandatory for incoming passengers arriving in Sharjah, RAK. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GCAA)...
US to expand access to work permits for immigrants who are crime victims
A new US immigration policy set to be announced on Monday will expand access to work permits and deportation...
Dubai royal becomes first to donate blood in annual campaign
The campaign was first launched in 2012. A Dubai royal has become the first blood donor for...
Ukraine’s Zelensky regrets not meeting Biden before Putin summit
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky expressed regret Monday that US President Joe Biden was not planning to meet with him...
UAE passenger entry ban from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka extended until at least July 7: Etihad
The only exemptions to this are if you are a diplomat or a UAE national or a Golden...
Pakistan: Police detain 19 after being denied free burgers
Nine police officers involved were suspended. A group of police officers in Pakistan flipped out when a...
UAE: Dh3,000 fine for leaving dirty cars on Abu Dhabi streets
Abandoned vehicles will also be seized. Cars abandoned on streets and public squares for several weeks will...
Indian man with 39 wives, head of ‘world’s largest family’ dies at 76
A 76-year-old man who had 39 wives and 94 children and was said to be the head of the...
Coronavirus: UAE reports 1,837 Covid-19 cases, 1,811 recoveries, 4 deaths
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Monday reported 1,837 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1,811...