The UAE says it is “deeply concerned” and ready to help following a helicopter crash carrying the president of Iran. President Ebrahim Raisi and a number of officials are missing following a crash as they crossed mountainous terrain during heavy fog. The UAE Ambassador to Iran, His Excellency Saif Mohamed Al Zaabi, extended his prayers…
The Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services launched the media center for the 2024 Hajj season on Sunday at the Hajj and Umrah terminals at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The center aims to support and assist more than 1,300 journalists from 16 countries during the arrival and departure of pilgrims via the airport…
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has approved the launch of 1,000 sessions dedicated to Hajj pilgrims memorizing the Qur’an, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. This initiative aligns with the presidency’s plans for this year’s Hajj season to disseminate the morals of…
Saudi Arabia expressed its support for Iran and said it was ready to provide any assistance required after a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed on Sunday. The Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom was following reports about the crash with “great concern.” Meanwhile, the Iraqi government said in a statement it had instructed its…
Qatar sent 60 tonnes of aid to flood-hit Afghanistan, providing food, blankets, and necessities for 8,000 people, while Qatar Charity plans future interventions following devastating floods that have killed over 50 people. Qatar sent an additional 60 tonnes of aid to flood-hit Afghanistan on Saturday as the country faced new flash floods that have killed more than…
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, an Iranian official told Reuters, and rescuers were making their way to the site of the incident. The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk…
Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has confirmed to the Iranian national TV that one of the copters of the president’s convoy had a hard landing, and announced that search and rescue efforts are underway to find out President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter. “Various rescue groups are moving towards the site, but due to the fog and…
This inclusive community service is available daily on Al Hamriya Beach from 6.00am to sunset Al Hamriya Municipality in a social media post, announced that they’re giving beachgoers at Al Hamriya Beach a free ‘floating chair’ service for the elderly and people of determination. This inclusive community service provided on Al Hamriya Beach is available…
For most, these marketing calls are nothing but annoying distractions — for some, however, it’s a job Despite attempts to curb the practice, unwanted sales calls continue to pester UAE residents. The government has taken a step to tighten regulations on cold calling — and, soon, penalties shall be introduced. While most would get one-off calls from…
The campus is set to become the largest dedicated hub for AI and technology companies in the Middle East and North Africa The first phase of the Dubai AI Campus has been launched at the Dubai International Financial Centre. This comes as part of “Dubai’s annual plan to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence applications,”…
