Search For "desert"
PoGB: Protests against state ownership of Cold Desert continues
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The situation in the Shigar district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan remained tense as a sit-in protest against the Chief Court's ruling, which declared the Sarfaranga Cold Desert as "khalisa sarkar" (state land), entered its 14th consecutive day on October 3, local media Hum English r
Read More
Hero Motosports kicks off last race of 2024 season in Morocco
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
This edition marks Hero MotoSports' fifth appearance at this iconic desert race, often referred to as a "mini-Dakar." The team - racing on Hero 450 Rally bikes through the mighty Sahara - includes Ross Branch, Sebastian Buhler, and Nacho Cornejo. Following the successful completion of the ad
Read More
ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 to begin from October 6
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The tournament will be another opportunity for UAE's future stars to showcase their talent and impress the six ILT20 franchises ahead of Season 3 which will be played in January-February 2025. The six tournament squads were chosen via a Player Selection Draft which was conducted at the Dubai
Read More
'Exercise Yudh Abhyas': Indian, US army concludes 20th edition of bilatera
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Exercise Yudh Abhyas-24 focused on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban and semi-desert terrain under the United Nations mandate.
Read More
Roy, Fakhar, Hope, Ferguson, Atkinson, Zadran, Wade spearhead star-studded
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The window to sign new players began in June and concluded on Sunday, September 15. Season 3 will have international T20 stars like Jason Roy (Sharjah Warriorz), Fakhar Zaman (Desert Vipers), Shai Hope (Dubai Capitals), (Lockie Ferguson (Desert Vipers), Roston Chase (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)
Read More
Punjab: Counter Intelligence arrests Army deserter, seizes 12.5 kg heroin
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Notably, arrested accused Amritpal Singh Fauji, a resident of village Kasel in Tarn Taran, was on the run since August 2024, when his accomplice identified as Sartaj was arrested from Jammu Bus Stand with 33 kg of heroin.
Read More
'Spectacular Saudi' Campaign Invites Indian travellers to Discover the Hea
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 3: As Indian travellers continue to seek unseen and unexplored destinations every holiday season, Saudi's national tourism brand, "Saudi - Welcome to Arabia," has unveiled its captivating new campaign, 'Spectacular Saudi'. This is their first integrated campai
Read More
IYDF and Rome Desert Camel Safari Bring Warmth and Care to Orphans in Jais
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) [India], September 2: On the afternoon of August 29, the International Youth Development Foundation (IYDF) teamed up with Rome Desert Camel Safari to host a heartwarming charity event at the Beldharo Ki Dhani Orphanage in Jaisalmer. The event, organized by Rasul Khan, b
Read More
Significant oil discovery announced in Egypt
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Khalda Petroleum Company, operating in the Kalabsha Development Area of the Egyptian Western Desert, announced a new oil discovery in the West Fewebs-1 area.
Read More
Dubai Culture opens participation in Al Marmoom Short-Film Competition
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the open call for the Al Marmoom Short-Film Competition, held as part of the fourth Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert festival.
Read More
IYDF and Roman Desert Camel Safari Jaisalmer Bring Hope to Underprivileged
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) [India], July 31: Under the guidance of the International Youth Development Foundation (IYDF), Rasul Khan, the owner of Roman Desert Camel Safari Jaisalmer, successfully organized a charitable event to support children in local underprivileged communities. Held at Hadda
Read More
Israeli archaeologists find earliest evidence of biblical scarlet dye
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The rare textile, 3,800-years-old and less than two cm in size, was uncovered in the "Cave of Skulls" northeast of Jerusalem during excavations aimed at preserving heritage finds and preventing antiquities theft. The woolen weft threads were dyed red, while the linen warp threads remained un
Read More