GCC-Stat confirms 100% households in GCC countries have access to safe drinking water and electricity | World News

[ad_1] GCC-Stat is the unified statistical center for Gulf countries, providing reliable data to support coordinated economic and social development/ Image: File A new report from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) highlights key social and infrastructure achievements across GCC nations. It reveals that all households […]

This African country has no mobile internet access; here’s the surprising truth behind its digital blackout | World News

[ad_1] In today’s digitally connected world, the idea of living without internet access seems almost impossible. We rely on the internet for everything — from communication to entertainment, education, and even daily financial transactions. However, one country stands apart from the global web: Eritrea. This East African nation remains largely disconnected, with extremely limited internet […]

UAE: Etihad Rail launch in 2026 will come with full metro, bus, taxi integration and Nol access | World News

[ad_1] Etihad Rail’s full phase will deploy 13 trains carrying 400 passengers each, serving 36.5 million riders annually by 2030/ Image: Etihad Rail (X) The UAE’s ambitious Etihad Rail project is entering a new phase with the announcement of full integration into existing public transport networks across Dubai and other emirates. Set for passenger operations […]

Middle East crisis: Friedrich Merz halts German military exports to Israel over Gaza issue; urges aid access

[ad_1] German chancellor Friedrich Merz (AP image) Germany chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday announced that German will suspend the export of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip. This announcement came in response to Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City.Merz said it was becoming “increasingly difficult to understand” […]

‘On brink of death’: Israeli PM pushes for ‘military solution’ to free hostages; Hamas demands ‘humanitarian corridors’ for aid access

[ad_1] Facing limited diplomatic options to resolve the hostage crisis, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is advocating for a “military solution” to secure the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas, an Israeli official was quoted as saying by ABC News on Sunday.Netanyahu has proposed expanding military operations in Gaza, aiming to use force […]

Dubai launches One Freezone Passport that unlocks access to all free zones; Louis Vuitton first to join | World News

[ad_1] Dubai’s One Freezone Passport offers 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, and fast business setup across all free zones/ Image: Pexels TL;DR Dubai launched the One Freezone Passport allowing companies to operate across all free zones with a single licence. Louis Vuitton is the first company to expand using this initiative, operating in both JAFZA […]

Dubai now in London: Emirate opens first international hub to facilitate investor access | World News

[ad_1] Dubai Chambers’ new London hub provides streamlined legal, real estate, and business services to facilitate UK investors’ entry into Dubai/ Image: WAM TL;DR Dubai Chambers launched its first international hub in London. The hub offers government and private sector services for UK investors. It simplifies business setup, legal, real estate, and residency processes. Dubai’s […]

‘No amnesty’: Trump administration to crack down on illegal immigrants; new measures to prevent access to healthcare, education

[ad_1] The Trump administration on Thursday announced sweeping new measures aimed at restricting undocumented immigrants from accessing taxpayer-funded education and health care programs, according to The New York Post. The move, officials claim, could save approximately $40 billion.Multiple federal departments, including Education, Agriculture, Labor, Justice, and Health and Human Services (HHS)- issued separate statements underscoring […]

Operation Midnight Hammer: Tehran confirms nuclear sites suffered ‘serious’ damage; mulls ending IAEA access

[ad_1] File photo: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (Picture credit: AP) Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Thursday publicly admitted that the country’s nuclear sites sustained “significant and serious damages” in last weekend’s US airstrikes on three facilities, the first such official acknowledgement from Tehran. “The losses have not been small, and our facilities have […]

Noem curbs ICE access: DHS rules limit lawmakers’ visits; Democrats accuse Trump of hiding abuses

[ad_1] The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued new rules limiting how and when members of Congress can visit immigration detention centres. This comes after several tense visits by Democratic lawmakers.Under federal law, lawmakers can make unannounced visits to ICE facilities. But the new DHS policy requires them to give prior notice. It […]