An Indian-origin investor who is also the founder of the Indian American Advocacy Council, an advocacy group, drew flak for his advice to young Indians in which he said Indians should not come to the US; they can stay in India and build as the world envies Indian talent. The post came amid a sharp […]
Compared with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain offers long-term residency with lower investment thresholds and fewer financial barriers to entry/ Representative Image For years, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have dominated conversations around long-term residency in the Gulf. But Bahrain has been moving steadily in the same direction, aligning itself with a wider regional […]
An online clash broke out between British journalist Mehdi Hasan and US vice president JD Vance after Vance linked an alleged fraud case in Minnesota to immigration.Posting on X, Vance said a reported scam involving publicly funded daycare centres is due to the problems in the immigration system. “What’s happening in Minnesota is a microcosm […]
In a sharply worded social media post, David Sacks, now serving as President Donald Trump’s AI and crypto czar, warned that Silicon Valley is facing the consequences of its political choices. He said this follows years of heavy financial support for left-leaning political causes and institutions. Using a culinary metaphor, Sacks argued that many in […]
Dubai rents climb in 2026, affordable areas explained / AI Illustration Dubai’s skyline isn’t the only thing reaching new heights. As we move into 2026, the city’s real estate market is entering a “mature phase” where high demand continues to push prices upward. Following years of double-digit jumps, experts are forecasting a more measured but […]
UAE aviation careers take flight at GCAA headquarters / AI Generated Image The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE is organising a major aviation career fair in Dubai this January 21–22, 2026, at the Etihad Museum in Dubai, bringing industry opportunities under one roof. The event is expected to attract many aviation employers […]
The ministry said several pilgrims reached Saudi Arabia without secured lodging, despite accommodation being clearly documented in approved Umrah contracts Saudi authorities have suspended an Umrah company and its foreign agent after pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom without the accommodation promised in their approved travel programmes. The action, announced by the Ministry of Hajj and […]
Sheikh Hamdan shares rare family moment in desert / Image: File In a rare and touching moment, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, spent quality time with his children, Sheikha and Rashid, at the Ghamran Camp desert heritage experience in Dubai. The visit brought delight to many online as […]
Cristiano Ronaldo claims third straight Middle East honour / Image: GlobeSoccer Age is clearly just a number for Cristiano Ronaldo. On Sunday night, the 16th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards lit up Dubai at the luxurious Atlantis Royal hotel, where the Al-Nassr forward was officially named the Best Middle East Player for 2025.This victory […]
The GCC unified tourist visa will allow seamless travel across all six Gulf Cooperation Council countries/ Representative Image After months of anticipation and shifting timelines, Gulf officials have confirmed that the long-awaited unified GCC tourist visa will not launch in 2025 as earlier indicated, but will instead roll out in 2026. The clarification came in […]
