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BEIRUT: Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a war monitor said, in another stunning blow for President Bashar Al Assad’s rule after rebels wrested other key cities from his grip. Daraa was dubbed “the cradle of the revolution” early in Syria’s civil war, after activists accused the government of detaining and torturing

Drivers in Kuwait who park in spaces reserved for disabled individuals without proper justification face severe penalties. Image Credit: Shutterstock Dubai: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has announced tough penalties for drivers who park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities, warning that violators could face up to one month in jail. In a public

Dubai: The Riyadh Metro, a transformative project led by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, is now operational, welcoming passengers aboard its electric trains. While the transition has been smooth at most stations, authorities have outlined strict penalties to address violations by some passengers. The Transport Authority has categorised violations and associated fines under the

Umrah pilgrims throng the courtyard around the Holy Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Image Credit: The General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques Dubai: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has issued a set of nine guidelines for female pilgrims

Traffic accidents in Kuwait resulted in 199 deaths in the first nine months of 2024. Image Credit: Yasmena Al Mulla, Gulf News Cairo: Two traffic policemen were killed in Kuwait after a car rammed into their patrol vehicle on a highway. An SUV ploughed into their vehicle while it was parked on the road in

Dubai: A road trip from the UAE to Oman is the perfect way to unwind and explore the region’s stunning natural beauty, especially during long weekends or school breaks. With smooth roads and breathtaking views of mountains, coastlines, and desert dunes, the journey is as rewarding as the destination. For travellers seeking a peaceful escape

Al Rawda Al Sharifa is located in the Prophet’s Mosque, Islam’s second holiest place in Medina. Image Credit: Source: Saudi Ministry of Hajj Cairo: Saudi religious authorities have drawn attention of Muslim worshippers to the authorised schedules set for men and women to visit Al Rawda Al Sharifa where the tomb of the Prophet Mohammed

Last month, Kuwait overhauled its residency rules, setting a foreigner’s temporary stay at three months with a possible extension for a period not exceeding one year. Image Credit: Shutterstock Cairo: A Kuwaiti embassy has refused to grant an entry visa to a woman after she showed up at the mission building in an inappropriate dress, a Kuwaiti

Work will resume on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Image Credit: Shutterstock Kuwaiti: The Kuwaiti cabinet has announced a two-day holiday on Wednesday, January 1, and Thursday, January 2, 2025, for government institutions to mark the New Year. According to the Kuwait News Agency, the Cabinet clarified during its weekly meeting at Bayan Palace that Thursday

PARIS: Iranian authorities on Wednesday freed Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi from prison for three weeks on medical grounds, a move supporters decried as “too little too late” and the UN said needed to be transformed into an unconditional freedom. The release of the 2023 Nobel winner meant her Paris-based family could speak to