A total of 18 lakh Indian Muslims performed Umrah in 2023 -- the third highest in the world, Saudi Arabia government officials said on Wednesday.

Jeddah, Dec 23: The Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah recently organized its 15th annual general body meeting on December 15. The event, held at The Village Restaurant Banquet Hall in Jeddah, aimed to discuss community welfare and achievements. The gathering included community members, distinguished guests, and featured Raza Ali Khan, country manager of Air India and Air India Express - Western Province, Saudi Arabia, as the guest of honor.

The Bahrain India Society honored UT Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, in a ceremony at The Diplomat Radisson Hotel in Bahrain on December 21, 2023. The event celebrated Khader's journey from Student Union leader to Speaker, acknowledging his significant contributions.

Kuwait's ruling emir, the 86-year-old Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, died Saturday.

In a groundbreaking move toward sustainable transportation, BEEAH has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Peec Mobility and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP). The collaboration aims to revolutionize local electric vehicle production by repurposing end-of-life petrol vehicles, fostering recycling practices to support a circular economy, and driving research and skill development in the burgeoning field of sustainable mobility.

The culmination of the Just Transition in South Asia press conference, which took place on December 11 at COP-28 in Dubai, has illuminated the pressing need for immediate action to confront the i mpending climate crisis. The event delivered a stark call for decisive decisions and collaborative endeavors by major economies to ensure an equitable and just transition in South Asia.

The Bahrain India Society (BIS) is set to host an exclusive business networking event featuring U T Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, as the keynote speaker and Guest of Honour. The event, scheduled for December 21, 2023, at the Grand Ambassador Ballroom, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Manama, Bahrain, will also witness the presence of H.E. Vinod Jacob, the Indian Ambassador to Bahrain, as the Chief Guest.

Gulf News, a leading English daily in the UAE, is hosting the 'India Property Show Dubai' to tap into the tradition of NRIs dedicating December to property acquisitions in their hometowns or nearby cities. Mohtisham Complexes Pvt Ltd, the renowned developer from Dakshina Kannada, is a prominent participant in this event scheduled for December 9 and 10 at Movenpick Grand Al Bustan, Garhoud, Dubai.