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UAE: Expats’ favourite free remittance app temporarily pauses services ahead of payday; see top alternatives | World News

Taptap Send, a popular UAE remittance app, has temporarily paused transfers for a system upgrade, leaving expats worried before payday/ Image: X Taptap Send, a mobile remittance platform popular among UAE expatriates, has temporarily paused its services for a system upgrade. The app, which allows users to send money abroad at no cost, has reportedly […]

Warner Bros rejects Paramount’s $60 billion buy offer; looking at alternatives: Report

Entertainment giant Warner Bros Discovery’s board has reportedly turned down a nearly $60 billion takeover offer from Paramount Skydance, a source told Reuters on Tuesday (local time). The company also announced that it will now look at other options for a possible sale.The board had rejected a mostly cash offer of around $24 per share […]

‘Think they want to die’: Trump says Hamas ‘didn’t want’ Gaza deal; mulls hostages rescue alternatives

Benjamin Netanyahu (left), Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump on Friday alleged that Hamas is unwilling for a ceasefire deal in Gaza as Israel suggested it might explore “alternative options” to rescue the hostages after the talks broke down., reported news agency AFP.While speaking to the agency, an Israeli official said that air drop […]

UAE’s 2025 summer update: Flexible work, Armenia visa-free entry, and smoking alternatives | World News

UAE residents benefit from relaxed summer work schedules, visa-free travel to Armenia, and new health regulations to navigate the peak heat months of 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: UAE residents now enjoy visa-free travel to Armenia for 90 days within a 180-day period. Flexible summer work schedules adopted by Dubai and Ajman to support employee well-being during […]

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, […]

Syrian govt wants all women to wear burkinis on the beach: What are these bikini alternatives? | World News

Syria’s interim government issued a decree mandating that women must wear burkinis or other “decent” clothing on beaches and public pools, as reported by Syrian state news. A Burkini is a swimsuit which covers the entire body except the face. Exemptions apply to private beaches, clubs, and high-end hotels. This directive has sparked debate, with […]