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 […]
PVR INOX, India’s largest and most premium cinema exhibitor, celebrates the legacy of one of India’s greatest filmmakers, Satyajit Ray, with the re-release of Aranyer Din Ratri in select cities on January 9, 2026. Widely regarded as the film that firmly established Satyajit Ray among the masters of world cinema, Aranyer Din Ratri follows four […]
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 […]
Actor Kriti Kharbanda has alerted fans and followers to a case of identity theft after discovering that an unknown individual has been impersonating her on WhatsApp. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared details of the incident and urged people to remain cautious and verify information before responding to messages claiming to be from her. Kriti […]
Of late, the internet is afire with reports on Rajlumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots acquiring a sequel. When this writer approached the two principal players in 3 Idiots Aamir Khan and R Madhavan they individually declared they had no clue of this development. Aamir Khan and R Madhavan deny being approached for 3 Idiots sequel: “It also […]
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 […]
Bollywood filmmaker Sajid Khan was hospitalised over the weekend after sustaining an injury on a film set in Mumbai, and has since undergone successful surgery, his sister Farah Khan has confirmed. The incident occurred while Khan was shooting for a project produced by Ektaa R Kapoor, and prompted an immediate medical response from the production […]
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 […]
