In 2025, the UAE ranked top five globally in competitiveness, healthcare, technology, and human development/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates has marked 2025 as a landmark year, securing top spots in multiple global indices. From economic competitiveness to human development, healthcare, technology, and safety, the UAE continues to reinforce its position as a regional and […]
Prashant Sreekumar (Image/X@yegwave) Prashant Sreekumar, a 44-year-old Indian-origin man died after waiting for hours in the emergency room of Edmont Hospital.He began experiencing intense chest pain while at work. A client drove him to Grey Nuns Hospital in southeast Edmonton, where he was registered at triage and asked to wait in the emergency room. His […]
A fresh batch of Indonesian medical experts joins the UAE’s floating hospital in Al-Arish / Image: National News In the bustling Egyptian port of Al-Arish, a repurposed vessel serves as a beacon of survival. The UAE Floating Hospital, a cornerstone of Operation Gallant Knight 3, has just received its fifth batch of medical experts from […]
Christmas in Saudi Arabia moved from private gatherings to mall celebrations under Vision 2030/Representative Image Christmas in Saudi Arabia has quietly transformed over the years. Once a private, low-key celebration confined to expatriate homes, the festival is now gradually appearing in public spaces, from decorated malls to themed events. This shift reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing […]
Tarique Rahman with his wife Zubaida Rahman and daughter Zaima Rahman (Image/Facebook@BNPmedia) BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh from London on Thursday with his wife Zubaida Rahman, daughter Zaima Rahman and pet cat Zeebu after more than 17 years in exile. His homecoming drew massive crowds of supporters, who lined streets across Dhaka […]
Saudi Arabia proposes up to five years jail and SR10 million fine for banned pesticides/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is taking a firmer stance against banned and counterfeit pesticides, with a draft regulation proposing jail terms, hefty fines, and strict enforcement measures. The new rules aim to protect public health, the environment, and agriculture, while giving […]
new video loaded: What Parents in China See in A.I. Toys transcript Back transcript What Parents in China See in A.I. Toys A video of a child crying over her broken A.I. chatbot stirred up conversation in China, with some viewers questioning whether the gadgets are good for children. But the girl’s father says it’s […]
US President Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve in a light-hearted mood, joking with children about Santa Claus, coal-filled stockings and even a “bad Santa” infiltrating the country. He joined first lady Melania Trump for the annual NORAD Santa-tracking calls from their Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.Vacationing at his Palm Beach resort, Trump took part in the […]
Saudi Arabia will experience rainfall across key regions until 31 December, with temperatures dropping sharply nationwide/Representative Image A stretch of unsettled weather is expected across Saudi Arabia as the National Centre for Meteorology signals rainfall in several regions over the final days of December, alongside a noticeable shift into winter conditions across much of the […]
People gather next to the Christmas tree at Manger Square in Bethlehem (Pictur credit: AP) BETHLEHEM: Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned Wednesday, overlooking a parade of scouts playing […]
