Construction-grade sand imported from Australia and other nations meets Saudi Arabia’s demand for coarse, angular aggregates that local desert sands cannot provide/Image: NatGeo TL;DR: Saudi Arabia imports sand from nations such as China and Australia to meet construction standards for mega projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for concrete due to its fine, rounded texture. The […]
Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as Philippines suffers storm deaths. (Image: AP) HANOI: Vietnam braced for Typhoon Wipha on Monday as coastal provinces were placed on emergency alert and airlines canceled flights ahead of the storm’s expected landfall early Tuesday. The typhoon is forecast to bring powerful winds and heavy rainfall, raising the […]
A shocking video has gone viral on social media showing a couple being murdered in broad daylight in Balochistan, allegedly over an “illicit” relationship. The footage shows a group of men taking the couple out from vehicles into a desert area, where they are gunned down at close range.In the video, the woman, her head […]
The UAE Ministry of Finance’s new rule enables depreciation of fair-valued investment properties, offering firms fresh tax planning flexibility/Representative Image TL;DR: Finance Ministry’s Ministerial Decision No. 173/2025 allows firms to deduct depreciation on investment properties measured at fair value, if they choose the realisation basis, effective from tax periods starting January 1, 2025. Companies can […]
In Oman, the concept of Qahwa or Kahwa encompasses tradition, togetherness, and respect/Image: Instagram TL;DR: Omani Qahwa, a lightly spiced coffee, is a central symbol of hospitality and social bonding in Oman. Its preparation is an intricate ritual involving cardamom, saffron, and rosewater, reflecting deep cultural heritage. Serving Qahwa with dates and in traditional dallahs […]
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Image/iStockphoto Sumit (60kg) took a silver, while Anil Mor (55kg) claimed a bronze medal in Greco Roman competitions at the Ranking Series wrestling event in Budapest. Asian under-23 champion Sumit got past Worlds bronze medallist Sadyk Lalaev 9-3 before pinning Korean Dahyun Kim and Kazakh […]
GCC governments poised for growth rebound as the World Bank projects 3.2% regional GDP growth in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: GCC real GDP growth projected at 3.2% in 2025, rising to 4.5% in 2026, up from 1.7% in 2024. Growth fueled by easing OPEC+ supply cuts and robust expansion in non-oil sectors particularly private consumption, investment, […]
Indian expat families in Qatar are building stable lives through work, education, and community/ Representative Image TL;DR Qatar is attracting Indian professionals with career growth, safety, and family-friendly living. Indian-run businesses are growing, with fewer barriers to ownership than before. Legal reforms have improved job flexibility and worker protections for Indian expats. For many Indians […]
Structured like a traditional sports league, with no betting, wagering, or entry fees, the Amit Burman-backed franchise tournament has turned profitable in its sixth season and is now aiming to reach ₹50 crore in revenue by FY29, according to Mind Sports League (MSL). In FY23, the company’s revenue was ₹1.67 crore, which rose to ₹3.41 […]
PARIS: The world’s top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.Wednesday’s highly anticipated advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice comes in the wake of landmark international decisions that experts say together have […]
