World / Gulf

Saudi Arabia authorizes resumption of entertainment activities for the vaccinated: TV 27 May 2021 - 04:51 pm

Saudi Arabia will allow entertainment activities to resume for those who are vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, state TV reported on Thursday, as...

Saudi Ministry directs mosques to limit use of external loud speakers 24 May 2021 - 01:35 pm

The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs issued a circular to all its branches in the Kingdom requiring that mosques be directed to "limit...

Bahrain suspends entry for travellers from 'Red List' countries -report 23 May 2021 - 08:33 pm

CAIRO - Bahrain will suspend entry of travellers from countries on its 'Red List', which includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal,...

Man arrested for attempting to attack imam at Makkah Grand Mosque 22 May 2021 - 02:59 pm

Doha: An armed man was apprehended by security officials after he charged at the pulpit from which the imam was delivering the sermon...

Central Bank of Kuwait warns against dealing with crypto-currencies 22 May 2021 - 12:29 pm

Kuwait: The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) warned against dealing or investing in the so-called crypto-currencies, amid the continued increasing calls for investment...

Bahrain restricts access for unvaccinated as Covid-19 cases spike 20 May 2021 - 03:49 pm

Bahrain said on Thursday it would restrict access to most public venues to immunized people only after coronavirus cases hit a record high...

Kuwait ends requiring quarantine for incoming vaccinated travellers -cabinet 18 May 2021 - 10:38 pm

CAIRO - Kuwait's cabinet said on Tuesday that direct commercial flights for India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are limited to departing...

Saudi Arabia to require vaccination to enter governmental, private establishments - SPA 18 May 2021 - 09:34 pm

CAIRO - Saudi Arabia's interior ministry said on Tuesday that vaccination will be required to enter any governmental, private, or educational establishments and...

UAE to offer booster shot to people vaccinated with Sinopharm 18 May 2021 - 06:26 pm

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it would offer a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine from China's state-owned drugmaker Sinopharm...

Kuwait reiterates condemnation of occupation forces' crimes in Palestinian territory 16 May 2021 - 11:50 pm

Kuwait - The State of Kuwait renewed its strong condemnation of the crimes and attacks committed by the Israeli occupation forces in the...

Saudi Arabia lifts quarantine requirement for COVID vaccinated foreign visitors 16 May 2021 - 11:27 pm

LONDON - Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that foreign visitors arriving by air from most countries will no longer need to quarantine if...

2,788 Covid-19 cases registered in past five days: Oman Health Ministry 16 May 2021 - 04:21 pm

Muscat: The Omani Ministry of Health said that 2,788 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were registered in the Sultanate during the past five...

Abu Dhabi likely to end quarantine for all international visitors from July 1: Report 16 May 2021 - 03:42 pm

Dubai: Abu Dhabi will likely end the quarantine for all international arrivals starting from July 1, local media quoted a government official. "It...

UAE allows Pfizer COVID-19 dose for emergency use in 12-15 year olds 13 May 2021 - 06:27 pm

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has approved the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children aged 12-15, the government said...

Oman ends coronavirus night curfew, orders overnight trading ban 13 May 2021 - 03:51 pm

DUBAI: Oman will end a nightly curfew on Saturday designed to curb the spread of COVID-19, but shops and commercial activities will be...

Oman reports 10 deaths, 576 new Covid-19 cases 11 May 2021 - 02:22 pm

Muscat: The Omani Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday 576 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to 202,713....

Kuwait Amir condemns escalation of violence by Israel against Palestinians 11 May 2021 - 02:10 pm

Kuwait: The Amir of Kuwait H H Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah expressed deep indignation and condemnation on the tragic...

Saudi Arabia to require arriving visitors to quarantine for a week; fully vaccinated exempted 11 May 2021 - 09:40 am

Cairo: Foreign citizens arriving in Saudi Arabia must quarantine for a week in government-approved accommodation starting May 20 to combat the spread of...