According to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), Saudi Arabia has clinched the top spot in the Government Electronic and Mobile Services Maturity Index for 2023.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan emphasized on Saturday that achieving security and stability in the Middle East, including Israel, hinges upon the establishment of a Palestinian state.
The Ministry of Media's Center for Government Communication (CGC), in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program (PEP), has initiated the 'Hajj and Umrah Mediathon'.
Creators United, an Indian publishing platform devoted to influencers and entertainment, is planning to stage Creators United 2024, touted as Asia's largest exclusive creative festival, in India, bringing prominent figures and creators from all...
As Founding Day approaches in Saudi Arabia, residents are eagerly planning their getaways, with international destinations such as Egypt, India, and Turkey emerging as top choices.
An earthquake in the eastern Philippine Sea was detected on Monday by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in the UAE. Their records show that the quake struck at 3:19 PM UAE time and had a magnitude of 6.1.
Qatari authorities opted not to publicly disclose the charges against the former Indian Navy officers involved.
In its ongoing efforts to combat residency, labor, and security breaches, Saudi Arabia has undertaken a robust crackdown, resulting in the arrest of more than 18,900 individuals over the course of the past week.
According to official statistics, last year Dubai Customs processed 46,870,957 bags from 206,396 aircraft, or an average of 128,400 bags every day.
As the vote count reached its final stages in Pakistan's recent election, supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan gained ground on the two dynastic parties thought to be military favorites.
An Arab resident was recently sentenced to one year in prison by a Saudi court for faking a document indicating completion of higher education. The Public Prosecution made a statement underlining the breach of the Penal Law for Forgery Crimes, which...
Saudi Arabia has issued a grave warning concerning the assault on Rafah in the Gaza Strip, which serves as a last refuge for hundreds of thousands of civilians displaced by Israeli aggression. The Kingdom firmly denounces and condemns the forced...
The Oman real estate industry witnessed substantial growth last year, with total sales and lease transactions reaching a significant milestone.
India has witnessed a notable upsurge in the population of multi-millionaires, with the count of individuals earning above Rs 10 million ($120,501) annually surpassing 216,000 as of December 31, 2023.
One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, is currently under scrutiny by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for alleged irregularities in its payment bank operations.
The Saudi Vision 2030 initiative has attracted $3 trillion in foreign investment, and businesses in the GCC are flocking to the kingdom to take advantage of all the possibilities it presents.
Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman, representing Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, launched the second edition of the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh.
On February 4, Saudi Arabia launched the Sah, the first Shariah-compliant, government-backed savings product for individuals.
After a Pakistani court deemed Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's 2018 marriage to be unlawful and un-Islamic, the couple was each handed a seven-year prison sentence.
A public-private partnership project must not exceed SR 200 million, according to the revised executive regulations of the Saudi Arabian Privatization Law that were published in the official periodical Umm Al-Qura. The rules also established SR 50...
Saudi Arabia has pledged SR100 million ($26.6 million) to back the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism alliance (IMCTC), according to Prince Khalid bin Salman, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Council of Defense Ministers of the alliance.
On Thursday, the world's largest entertainment project was officially launched, according to a major statement made by Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority.
In reaction to news stories about a possible attack at Glendale Heights, Chicago's Glenside Middle School, the Saudi Embassy and the Consulate General in Houston have issued statements. According to the news accounts, the victim, a young woman...
A total of 149 people, including Saudi nationals and foreign nationals, were arrested in January on corruption charges, according to the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha).
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Mohammed bin Salman, announced the launch of Alat Company, aiming to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for electronics and advanced industries.
Individual and corporate income tax rates, as well as customs duty, were not altered in India's interim budget for 2024-25.
The CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, announced a substantial increase in the number of requests received through the "Al-Namoos" service. In the past year, the requests to deliver electricity...
An Indian court in Varanasi has granted permission for Hindu worshippers to pray inside the Gyanvapi mosque, a move that addresses a longstanding religious dispute. The mosque, constructed in the 17th century by the Mughal Empire, has been a focal...
Dense fog has thrown travel plans into disarray in Delhi, India's capital, causing delays on numerous flights and trains.
Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, has been instructed by the kingdom's energy ministry to retain its Maximum Sustainable Capacity (MSC) at 12 million barrels per day (MMBD) and refrain from further increasing it to 13 MMBD.
Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) to implement a $25 million financing line for Pakistan's Habib Bank Limited (HBL).
With the gradual recovery of travel demand following the COVID-19 pandemic, Emirates has been capitalizing on the growing desire for international travel. The airline, headquartered in Dubai, has strategically positioned itself to cater to the...
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has successfully concluded the first and second phases of its energy conservation project, involving the installation of 19,968 energy-efficient LED bulbs across metro stations and facilities.
As part of the Emiratization goals for healthcare institutions in 2024 and 2025, the Abu Dhabi Department of Health recently revealed the addition of 3,800 new jobs for locals.
Oman Air has stated that it would be making significant modifications to its network, including the addition or removal of destinations and alterations to frequency.
Dubai businesses are set to benefit from a new funding scheme as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, launches the "Dubai International Growth Initiative."
The Saudi Foreign Ministry has welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) initial ruling addressing alleged genocidal practices and statements against Palestinians in Gaza. The Ministry expresses its support for the decision while...
A suspected drone struck the liquid storage tank at Dana Gas's Khor Mor facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as reported by the UAE-based energy firm.
In the Kingdom, the Saudi Zakat, Taxes, and Customs Authority has established new regulations governing Bonded Zone operations.
Journeying from the North Train Station in Riyadh through Hail, the "Desert Dream" luxury train service will culminate its route at the passenger train station in Qurayyat.