What is Saudi Founding Day and Why is it Celebrated on February 22? Every year on February 22, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pauses to commemorate Founding Day, a national occasion that honours the birth of the first Saudi state nearly three centuries ago. This year’s holiday, officially declared a paid public holiday for workers […]
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 to […]
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 quickly […]
Raj Gavali Production has unveiled the first-look poster of its upcoming Bollywood supernatural thriller The Wardrobe, giving audiences a glimpse into a dark and haunting cinematic experience. Directed by Saurabhh Chaubey, the horror-based film stars Divya Agarwal and Rajniesh Duggall in the lead roles. The project is produced by Jyoti Raj Gavali and co-produced by […]
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 follows […]
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 the […]
Veteran writer Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning after being brought in by his family physician. Addressing the media outside the hospital on Wednesday afternoon, the attending doctor confirmed that a Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) procedure was successfully performed earlier today, February 18, by a neurosurgeon. Salim Khan stable after minor […]
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, will […]
After being granted bail in the Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case linked to his 2010 production venture, actor Rajpal Yadav has announced that he will soon hold a press conference to address the controversy in detail. While speaking to PTI, the actor maintained that the matter is currently before the High Court and refrained […]
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 of […]
