UAE’s upcoming fines and fees in 2025: Everything you need to know | World News

[ad_1] From stricter Emiratisation penalties to new nutrition grading rules: wave of updated fines and regulations in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Stricter Emiratisation fines for private firms came into force in July 2025. New nutrition labelling rules on packaged food products. Salik (toll) system expansion in Dubai, with new gates operational since June 2025. Expected changes […]

Egyptian police kill 2 suspected militants in a shootout | World News

[ad_1] Egyptian police kill 2 suspected militants in a shootout CAIRO: Egyptian police said they killed two suspected militants in a shootout Sunday during a raid on their hideout in Cairo’s twin city of Giza. The Interior Ministry said the suspected militants belonged to the Hasm movement, which is affiliated with the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. […]

WI vs AUS: Mitchell Marsh to play as specialist batter, bowling remains ‘offline’

[ad_1] Mitchell Marsh has confirmed he will play as a specialist batter in Australia’s upcoming T20I series against the West Indies. The 33-year-old has not bowled since the Test series against India and has only bowled once – during an ODI against England at Lord’s in September 2024. Marsh also didn’t bowl in any of […]

Russia-Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin ready for peace talks; sets big condition

[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for peace talks with Ukraine but Moscow remains committed to achieving its “main goal”, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, Reuters reported citing state media on Sunday.“President Putin has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible. This is […]

Nepal PM Oli to visit to India in mid-September

[ad_1] KATHMANDU: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will pay an official visit to India towards mid-September, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.“Preparations for the upcoming visit of the prime minister are underway. However, the date and the detailed schedules of the visit are yet to be finalised,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri […]

Fire at Iran’s largest oil refinery: One killed at Abadan facility, several injured – watch | World News

[ad_1] Fire at Iran’s largest oil refinery: One killed at Abadan facility, several injured (Source: X/@IranIntl_En) A fire broke out at Iran’s oldest and largest oil refinery, state media reported on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday(local time) due to a leaky pump in an under-repair unit of the Abadan oil facility.The fire killed one […]

Dubai’s switch to cubic meters for water bills: Why it matters more this summer | World News

[ad_1] DEWA updates its billing units to cubic meters, aligning Dubai with global water measurement standards/Representative Image TL;DR: DEWA replaced gallons with cubic meters for water billing in March 2025. The change aligns with global standards and simplifies consumption tracking for residents. Summer months typically cause about 18% surge in water usage in the UAE, […]

UAE: After 100 years, the Arab world set to witness a six min total solar eclipse in 2027 | World News

[ad_1] A rare total solar eclipse will darken skies above ancient landmarks in Luxor, Egypt, on August 2, 2027/ Image: File TL;DR On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross parts of North Africa and the Middle East. Cities like Luxor, Jeddah, and Benghazi will experience totality lasting over 6 minutes, the longest […]

UAE’s 2025 summer update: Flexible work, Armenia visa-free entry, and smoking alternatives | World News

[ad_1] UAE residents benefit from relaxed summer work schedules, visa-free travel to Armenia, and new health regulations to navigate the peak heat months of 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: UAE residents now enjoy visa-free travel to Armenia for 90 days within a 180-day period. Flexible summer work schedules adopted by Dubai and Ajman to support employee well-being […]

Sreeshankar wins long jump title in Portugal

[ad_1] Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar clinched the title with a leap of 7.75m at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto in Maia, Portugal, a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze-level meet. File. Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar clinched the title with a leap of 7.75m at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto in […]