Middle East
Haj 2021: Saudi Arabia to allow 60,000 vaccinated residents only
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Haj pilgrimage will be limited to people from within the...
Covid-19: Haj 2021 limited to Saudi citizens, residents for second year in a row
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Haj pilgrimage will be limited to people from within the...
Washington says diplomatic presence in Kabul requires ‘functioning, secure airport’
The United States believes keeping an international diplomatic presence in Kabul requires a “functioning, secure” airport, a State Department...
UAE: 101,234 Covid vaccine doses administered in 24 hours
People living in Abu Dhabi on expired residency or entry visas, including expired visit visas, can now avail...
Covid in UAE: Dubai Police issue 10,635 fines for safety violations in 2020
Director of Al Rashidiya Police Station calls members of the public to comply with the precautionary measures to...
Nigerian police fire tear gas. detain several protesters: Witnesses
Police fired tear gas and detained several demonstrators in the Nigerian cities of Lagos and Abuja on Saturday during...
Haj 2021: Saudi Arabia to allow 60,000 vaccinated pilgrims
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Haj pilgrimage will be limited to people from within the...
EU tells Boris Johnson to implement the Brexit deal
The European Union told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday that he must implement the Brexit deal that...
Haj 2021: Saudi announces categories for pilgrims to register
Saudi Arabia has set new rules for those wishing to register for Hajj 2021. Due to pandemic, several stringent measures have...
Emirates suspends passenger flights from Zambia, Uganda
The suspension will continue until further notice. Dubai-based Emirates has announced a suspension of passenger flights from...