Category: MIDDLE EAST/GULF

Doha: The Intermandalam Sevens Football Tournament organized by the Kozhikode District Committee of Pravasi Welfare concluded with the Turuvampadi Mandalam emerging as champions. The tournament featured 12 teams. Turuvampadi lifted the trophy by defeating Kozhikode North in the final. Both finalist teams reached the final by consecutively defeating the Perambra and Koduvalli teams. Pravasi Welfare State President R. Chandramohan and Indian Sports Centre Managing Committee member Aseem M.T. presented trophies and prizes to the winners. Pravasi Welfare State Vice President Ahmad Shafi, General Secretary Sharafuddin Vadakkangara, Secretary Makhbool Ahmad, State…

Tripoli: After a long 12-year hiatus, Egypt has resumed the operations of its embassy in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. The embassy was officially reopened during a ceremony held on Saturday. Egypt's move marks the start of a new chapter in diplomatic relations with Libya, a country long divided due to internal conflicts and political instability. This step is considered a significant move to strengthen relations with the Tripoli-based administration. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated that the reopening forms part of diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring peace and political stability…

The Kollam Pravasi Association celebrated the 70th Kerala Piravi Day under its auspices. The event was held in conjunction with the association's Central Committee meeting, where members participated in the Kerala Piravi celebrations by cutting a cake. In his congratulatory message, President Nisar Kollam explained the significance of Kerala Piravi Day, which commemorates Kerala's history, heritage, language, and culture. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding Kerala's unity, religious harmony, and cultural traditions. Following him, General Secretary Jagat Krishnakumar, Treasurer Binu Kundra, Working President Raj Krishnan, Organizing Secretary Anup Thankachan, Secretary…

Dubai: A tragic death has befallen a Malayali student in Dubai shortly after she disembarked from a flight. The student died when she was struck by another vehicle after stopping alongside the road seeking help due to a tire burst on her car. The deceased, Naif Balkis, was a final-year architecture student at the Canadian University of Dubai and hailed from Thodupuzha in Idukki district. The fatal accident occurred around 3 pm on Friday, 6 November 2026, in the Rashidiya area of Dubai. Naif Balkis was the daughter of prominent…

Dubai: Security agencies in the United Arab Emirates have taken strong action against an international drug trafficking network operating within the country. Led by the UAE National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA), extensive inspections conducted across various emirates resulted in the arrest of 20 individuals. Authorities confiscated 200,000 Captagon pills along with more than 30 kilograms of other narcotics. Officials described the operation as one of the most significant recent measures taken against an organized drug trafficking gang with international links. The coordinated inspections focused on the emirates of Dubai, Sharjah,…