[ad_1] Emirates faces key leadership shift as Finance Chief retires / Image: file In a move that has sent ripples through the aviation industry, the Dubai-based aviation giant Emirates Group has officially confirmed that its Chief Financial and Group Services Officer, Michael Doersam, will step down. After nearly two decades of financial stewardship, Doersam plans […]
[ad_1] Candace Owens is facing backlash after revisiting a bizarre claim that witches placed a curse on Charlie Kirk before his death. A viral post accused her of fueling a “witch hunt,” while supporters say her remarks were taken out of context. The controversy has reignited debate over misinformation, conspiracy narratives, and how fringe theories […]
[ad_1] Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting: When Does Fasting Begin Globally and Why Is Crescent Timimg Significant? Every year, millions of Muslims around the world eagerly await the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, a moment charged with spiritual, historical and community significance. Unlike most holidays governed by a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan […]
[ad_1] Why Venezuela has more oil than any country on Earth Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, officially holding about 303 billion barrels, or roughly 17 per cent of global crude, mostly in the Orinoco Belt, where the oil is unusually dense and heavy. The size of the reserves is a reflection of […]
[ad_1] Kuwait introduces Freelance work permit for expats / Image: file Kuwait is set to introduce a new freelance residency permit allowing expatriates to work independently without needing a traditional employer sponsor. This move aims to curb visa trading and tighten labour market regulations. The scheme, expected to roll out within the next two months, […]
[ad_1] Oman’s New Tiered Expat Work Permit Fees: Incentives for Omanisation Compliance The Sultanate of Oman is shaking up how companies hire foreign workers by introducing a tiered fee structure for expatriate work permits that directly ties costs to compliance with national employment targets known as Omanisation. The move, announced this week by the Ministry […]
[ad_1] Dubai Metro’s New Ramadan 2026 Timings Confirmed by RTA / Image: file With Ramadan starting on Wednesday, February 18, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially recalibrated the city’s pulse. To accommodate late-night prayers, family gatherings, and shorter office hours, Dubai’s transport network has shifted into high gear. Whether you’re chasing the sunset […]
[ad_1] Ramadan 1447 AH commenced on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following verified crescent moon sightings across the Middle East, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Dubai residents began their fast at dawn, with Imsak at 5:24 AM and Fajr at 5:34 AM. Evening prayers and community gatherings will mark the spiritual observance throughout the […]
[ad_1] Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan‘s family has claimed that he is enduring “unimaginable mistreatment” in prison and demanded better health facilities for him.This comes after Khan recently told a visiting lawyer that he lost about 85 per cent of vision in the right eye due to alleged lack of health services.‘Under the vengeful […]
[ad_1] Foreign secretary Vikram Misri (File photo) DHAKA: Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday held a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh’s leader of opposition and chief of the country’s largest Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Shafiqur Rahman.India has had a troubled past with Pakistan-leaning Jamaat-e-Islami which sided with Islamabad during the 1971 War of Liberation. The […]
