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According to Dharar Al All, Director of the Meteorology Department, the country is under the influence of an extended high-pressure system, which is bringing a cold, dry air mass. Illustrative image. Image Credit: AFP file Dubai: Kuwait is experiencing an unusually severe cold snap, with temperatures plummeting to as low as -3°C in some areas

Iranian women, wearing the mandatory hijab, window shop in the capital Tehran on December 12, 2024. Image Credit: AFP TEHRAN: Iranian lawmakers have asked to amend a bill that would impose tougher penalties on women who refuse to wear the mandatory hijab, local media reported on Wednesday. The bill, already approved in parliament but not

“Why do you make fun of Egypt’s symbols in this way?” MP Karim Al Sadat, a nephew of the late leader, said, addressing Ramadan. “Why do you imitate President Al Sadat in an unacceptable way? The late leader has history to which the entire world bears witness,” Karim added in a TV call-in. The lawmaker

Traffic flows on a main road past electricity transmission towers in Tehran on December 16, 2024. Image Credit: AFP Tehran: Iranian authorities have turned off lights illuminating Tehran’s highways, an official has told state media, as the country enacts numerous fuel-saving measures amid a biting cold snap. In recent days, the Islamic republic has ordered

DAMASCUS: Syria’s new rulers stepped up engagement on Tuesday with countries that deemed ousted president Bashar Al Assad a pariah, with the French flag raised at the embassy for the first time in over a decade. Al Assad fled Syria just over a week ago, as his forces abandoned tanks and other equipment in the

ISTANBUL: After backing the rebels who overthrew Bashar Al Assad and brokering a key Horn of Africa peace deal, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boosted his international standing, leaving him well-placed to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, analysts say. Although Turkey was not directly involved in the Syrian strongman’s overthrow, it has long maintained a

Katz’s predecessor Yoav Gallant had voiced firm opposition to any prolonged Israeli control of Gaza, from which Israel withdrew troops and settlers in 2005 after decades of direct rule. Image Credit: AFP JERUSALEM: Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that his country’s forces would be free to act in the Gaza Strip even

The Saudi Tadawul has had a bumper 2024 going by the number of listings. Now, Al Moosa Health lines up with year’s second biggest one. Image Credit: Bloomberg Dubai: The Almoosa Health Company will lay claim to the title of Saudi Arabia’s second biggest IPO of 2024, after setting the IPO price at SR127 a

Four Egyptians, one Saudi arrested for smuggling amphetamine tablets concealed in beehives The suspects have been referred to the Public Prosecution for legal action. Illustrative image. Image Credit: Shutterstock Dubai: Saudi authorities have arrested a five-member gang involved in smuggling drugs into the Kingdom by concealing narcotics inside beehives. The Ministry of Interior announced the

Durgs seized by Saudi Customs recently. In preparation, authorities will launch an awareness drive this month to educate private transport companies on the testing process and its role in maintaining safety. Image Credit: Saudi Press Agency/file Dubai: Saudi Arabia is set to launch a nationwide campaign to conduct random drug and substance abuse tests on