Top visa-free destinations for UAE residents in 2025: Rules and stay limits explained | World News

UAE residents enjoy expanding visa-free travel options across popular global destinations in 2025 / Representative Image TL;DR UAE residents, regardless of nationality can enter several countries visa-free. You just need a valid passport and UAE residency visa. Countries include Armenia, Georgia, Seychelles, and more. If you’re living in the UAE and hold a residency visa, […]

Sheikh Mohammed, Ruler of Dubai, turns 76: A look at how he celebrates his birthday | World News

Sheikh Mohammed celebrates his 76th birthday today / Image: File TL;DR: Sheikh Mohammed prefers simple, personal birthday celebrations. He spends time with family and connects with everyday life. His birthdays highlight kindness, community, and Emirati values. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, […]

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin seeks time to respond to Trump’s 50-day tariff ultimatum; says open for Kyiv talks

Russia on Tuesday said that it needed time to respond to US President Donald Trump’s ‘serious’ ultimatum regarding the Ukraine war, while expressing willingness to speak with the Ukrainian side over the timing of the third round of direct negotiations. Trump issued a 50-day deadline to Russia on Monday for reaching a peace agreement with […]

How did Wizz Air Abu Dhabi managed to keep fares so low? Which airlines now offer the best alternatives? | World News

While several low-cost carriers like Flydubai and Air Arabia remain, none fully replicate Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s reach or pricing model. Image: Gabala International Airport Wizz Air Abu Dhabi shuts down September 1, 2025, ending a six-year run as the Gulf’s first European LCC. Cited reasons: geopolitical instability, regulatory limits, engine issues in hot climates, […]

How did Wizz Air Abu Dhabi manage to keep fares so low? Which airlines now offer the best alternatives? | World News

While several low-cost carriers like Flydubai and Air Arabia remain, none fully replicate Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s reach or pricing model. Image: Gabala International Airport Wizz Air Abu Dhabi shuts down September 1, 2025, ending a six-year run as the Gulf’s first European LCC. Cited reasons: geopolitical instability, regulatory limits, engine issues in hot climates, […]

‘Immediate strike’: Netanyahu orders IDF to hit Syrian forces in Sweida; cites threat to Druze community

Image used for representative purposes Israel’s armed forces announced they were conducting strikes against military vehicles of Syrian government forces in Sweida, southern Syria, following reports from Syrian state media about a fresh attack on the predominantly Druze city.“A short while ago, the (Israeli army) began striking military vehicles belonging to Syrian regime forces in […]

18 survive speedboat capsizing in Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands

18 survive speedboat capsizing in Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands (Image: AP) PADANG: Residents of Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands found several people stranded on Monday after a speedboat carrying 18 people capsized during a storm the day before, authorities said. All were in good condition. The boat, carrying mostly local administration officials, capsized while on its regular two-hour […]

‘Can you hit Moscow?’ Trump asks Zelenskyy to strike deep inside Russia – report

Donald Tump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy In a dramatic shift from his earlier hands-off rhetoric, US President Donald Trump privately urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to step up strikes inside Russian territory, even asking him directly if Ukraine could hit Moscow and St. Petersburg, if given the right weapons, reported the Financial Times.“Volodymyr, can you hit […]

UAE: Etihad Airways announces 7 new routes, including Medina and Baku, launching November 2025 | World News

Etihad Airways unveils new global routes launching in November 2025/ Image: @etihad/X TL;DR: Etihad Airways is launching seven new destinations, including Medina and Baku, starting November 2025. These routes are part of a broader strategy to boost Abu Dhabi’s status as a global travel hub. The expansion comes amid Wizz Air’s exit from Abu Dhabi, […]