Google Play, the official online store for Android-based apps, has named Meituan-owned online delivery platform Keeta and fantasy role-playing game AFK Journey, developed by the global publishing unit of Shanghai firm Lilith Games, among the winners of its “Best of 2024” awards in Hong Kong. Keeta, which was rolled out in Hong Kong in May … Read more
Sharath and Preeti (Photo: Manorama Online) A couple hailing from Kadakkal in Kollam were recently found dead in their house in Unaizah in the Al-Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. The deceased have been identified as 40-year-old Sharath and his wife 32-year-old Preethi. Sharath, who had been working as an electrician and plumber in Unayzah for a … Read more
Representational photo Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deported an Indian man accused of the 2011 Balli riots case in Goa, where two tribal youths were killed. Barkat Ali, who had been absconding for eight years and had settled in Saudi Arabia, recently detained and deported to India by Riyadh … Read more
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has secured the hosting rights for the 6th UN World Data Forum, which will take place in Riyadh in 2026. The announcement was made at the conclusion of the 5th UN World Data Forum, which took place in Medellín, Colombia, from November 12 to 15, 2024, and was attended … Read more
Photo: AFP Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has imposed a ban on the commercial use of symbols and logos of countries, as well as religious and sectarian symbols. This move is aimed at preventing the abuse or misuse of these symbols and logos. The decision issued by Minister of Commerce Dr. Majed Al … Read more
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Sunday, November 17, issued approval to host 1,000 people from 66 countries, in 4 groups in the year 1446 AH to perform Umrah or minor pilgrimage. The decision comes as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for … Read more
Riyadh Season 2024, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has set a new milestone by attracting six million visitors since its launch. This comes just a week after announcing that the number had exceeded four million visitors. This achievement contributed to the success of various events and entertainment zones, attracting both local and international … Read more
Tunisian President Kais Saied (right) Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih. Photo: SPA Tunis: Tunisian President Kais Saied received visiting Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, said a statement released by the presidency. During the meeting on Saturday, the President praised the strength of the relations and deep-rooted cultural ties that unite Tunisia … Read more
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s authorities arrested 20,124 individuals for violations related to residence, labour, and border security laws within a single week of November. The Ministry of Interior conducted inspection campaigns in the Kingdom between November 7 to November 13 to ensure compliance with residency, labour and border security laws, as … Read more
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad man, working as a delivery agent in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has gone missing in the last one week, after he was reportedly thrashed by his in laws following an argument, in the first week of November. The man, Adil Pasha, a resident of Hyderabad, has reportedly been struggling with mental health issues. … Read more
