Egypt’s airports lift COVID-19 restrictions on arrivals

CAIRO: Egyptian authorities have begun lifting COVID-19 restrictions at airports for those entering the country. Local media reported that airport authorities received a notification from the Preventive Medicine Department at the Ministry of Health and...

Record-breaking rough ruby comes to Dubai

DUBAI: One of the biggest rough rubies in the world has landed in the UAE. The "Burj Alhamal" or "Aries" is an 8,400 carat, 2.8 kg ruby mined from the village of Winza in central...

Ramadan Recipes: Flavorful seekh kabab for a fuss-free iftar

DUBAI: Seekh kabab, which literally translates to kabab on a skewer, is a simple and flavorful meat dish that is marinated in aromatic spices and grilled to perfection before serving with onion rings and...

Bella Hadid takes the reins in new Burberry campaign

DUBAI: Palestinian-Dutch supermodel Bella Hadid is the star of Burberry's new campaign for the British label's "The Lola Bag" alongside models Lourdes Leon, Jourdan Dunn and Ella Richards. "Strong women have always inspired me beyond...

Dr. Azra teams up with streetwear label Les Benjamins on Ramadan collection

DUBAI: Dubai-based chiropractor, henna artist and accessories designer Azra Khamissa, better known to her 145,000 Instagram followers as Dr. Azra, has teamed up with streetwear label Les Benjamins on a capsule collection for Ramadan. Titled...

Huda Kattan gets candid about beauty on Eva Longoria podcast

DUBAI: Iraqi-US entrepreneur Huda Kattan has described her efforts to encourage "honesty in the beauty industry" during a discussion with long-time friend Eva Longoria on the actress' "Connection with Eva Longoria" podcast. Longoria, who is...

Why you get headaches during Ramadan and how to prevent them

LONDON: Muslims endure headaches for a variety of reasons during Ramadan, the most prevalent of which are usually: Low blood sugar levels, dehydration, caffeine withdrawal and sleep deprivation. Many people believe that eating a large...

Books that depict the beauty and history of Islam

JEDDAH: With the arrival of Ramadan, Muslims looking to discover more about their religion can read books that will help them to understand their rich and vibrant history and help them fall in love...