Dubai Metro mega-expansion 2026: Burj Khalifa Station to get massive 65% capacity boost | World News

Dubai is making its most crowded Metro Station bigger and faster / Image: file Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Emaar Properties, has officially launched a major upgrade of the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station, one of the busiest and most strategic stops on the city’s metro network.The decision comes after years […]

Flood Alert Issued in Theni as Vaigai Dam Nears Full Capacity | Udaipur Kiran

Chennai, October 21 (Udaipur Kiran): Continuous heavy rainfall over the Western Ghats under the influence of the northeast monsoon has led to a rapid rise in the water level of the Vaigai Dam in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district. With the level reaching 69 feet, the Public Works Department (PWD) has issued a third-level flood warning. […]

Dubai’s $35bn Al Maktoum airport plan: Cost, capacity, timeline and what to expect | World News

Dubai’s Al Maktoum International (DWC) is a $35bn mega-airport project designed to handle up to 260 million passengers and huge cargo volumes / Illustrative image generated with AI Al Maktoum International also called Dubai World Central (DWC) is Dubai’s giant airport project: a Dh128-billion (about $35 billion) expansion that will eventually include five parallel runways, […]

Bargi Dam Gates Opened After Water Level Crosses Maximum Capacity | Udaipur Kiran

Jabalpur, September 3 (Udaipur Kiran): The Bargi Dam of the Rani Avanti Bai Sagar Project in Jabalpur has crossed its maximum storage level, prompting the release of water through nine gates. Officials confirmed that the maximum water level of the dam is 422.76 metres, but on Wednesday morning at 8 a.m., the level reached 422.85 […]

Saudi Arabia to build 1,000 rainwater harvesting dams with 4 million m³ annual capacity | World News

The ambitious plan to construct 1,000 rainwater harvesting dams was announced at the Saudi Arabia Government Press Conference, aiming to boost water availability by 2030/ Image: SPA Saudi Arabia, under the ambitious framework of Vision 2030, is making remarkable progress in environmental conservation, water sustainability, and food security. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, the Minister of Environment, Water, […]

Britain’s prisons at 99% capacity: Recalled inmates to be freed after 28 days, £4.7 billion allocated for ‘record’ expansion

Shabana Mahmood (Source: X) In a move to ease the pressure on Britain’s overflowing jails, justice secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced emergency measures allowing recalled prisoners to be released after just 28 days.This step is expected to free up 1,400 prison places, reports the Independent.Speaking on Wednesday, Mahmood warned that the prison system is at […]

Emirates to launch third daily flight to Mauritius starting December, increasing capacity by over 30% | World News

The new third daily Emirates flight to Mauritius, operated by a Boeing 777, begins December 1, adding to the existing two A380 services/ Image: Emirates TL;DR New Daily Flight: Emirates adds a third daily Dubai–Mauritius flight from 1 Dec 2025. Aircraft Type: Operated with a Boeing 777-300ER in three classes. 30% Capacity Boost: Adds over […]