National park fee: No more free entry on MLK Day, Juneteenth; replaced by Trump’s birthday

The Trump administration has removed Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth from next year’s list of fee-free entry days at US national parks and added President Donald Trump’s birthday, according to the national park service (NPS). The revised calendar, effective January 1, comes as the administration continues reshaping how US history is reflected on […]

‘Make it per day’: Iran-born Silicon Valley CTO who hires from India jokes about yearly $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Shahriar Tajbakhsh, the CTO and co-founder of Metaview AI, which sells software to help automate job interviews, joked about the $100,000 H-1B yearly visa fee and said ‘make it per day’. The company recently created a social media stir as they did their hiring in India, the hub of H-1B, fearing neither the fee nor […]

UAE organizes mass wedding for Gaza couples on 54th Union Day: All you need to know | World News

UAE hosts Gaza mass wedding, spreading hope worldwide / Image: File On this year’s 54th Union Day, the UAE marked its national anniversary not only with traditional fireworks and tributes to its Founding Fathers, but with an unexpected and deeply symbolic gesture: a mass wedding for 54 Palestinian couples in Gaza, one couple for each […]

Qatar unveils plans for a spectacular 11 day National Day celebration at Darb Al Saai | World News

Qatar National Day, from 10 to 20 December, features Darb Al Saai heritage camps, exhibits, and parades/Image: QNA Qatar is preparing to celebrate this year’s National Day with a vibrant programme at Darb Al Saai in Umm Salal, where history, culture, and community spirit will come together in one expansive setting. The celebrations aim to […]

UAE: Ajman breaks Guinness World Record with epic National Day Tribute | World News

UAE 54 celebrated with massive Ajman vehicle formation / Image: WAM News On 2 December 2025, Ajman officially entered the Guinness World Records after 603 vehicles were precisely arranged to form the phrase “EID AL ETIHAD UAE 54”. The large-scale formation was part of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations and was […]

Saudi Arabia and Russia forge historic agreement allowing citizens 90 day visa free visits | World News

Saudi Arabia and Russia signed a visa exemption, allowing citizens 90 day stays for tourism and business/Image: SA MOFA In a historic move aimed at strengthening ties and boosting travel between the two nations, Saudi Arabia and Russia have signed a mutual visa exemption agreement. The deal, formalized during the Saudi-Russian Investment and Business Forum […]

Dubai telecom giant offers 54GB free data for UAE 54th National Day | World News

du marks UAE National Day with massive data giveaway / AI Generated Image Telecom provider du is rolling out a monumental gift for the UAE’s 54th National Day, or Eid Al Etihad, offering a generous 54GB of free, high-speed 5G data to its customer base. Available starting December 1, 2025, this bonus ensures subscribers can […]

Abu Dhabi offers free parking and Darb tolls for UAE National Day | World News

Abu Dhabi offers free parking and Darb tolls from November 30 to December 2 for National Day/Representative Image Abu Dhabi residents and visitors can enjoy hassle free travel as the city announces free parking and Darb tolls for three days, starting Sunday. This initiative comes in celebration of the UAE National Day, making it easier […]

Emirates celebrates 54th UAE National Day with special inflight food and entertainment | World News

Emirates offers travelers Emirati desserts, Arabic coffee, festive cabin lighting, and ice entertainment for UAE National Day/Representative Image Emirates is celebrating 54 years of connecting people, cultures, and destinations with a special UAE Eid Al Etihad event on 2 December. This year, the airline is bringing the spirit of the UAE to life in the […]

UAE National Day: Rulers of Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman pardoned 1,079 inmates, offers them a clean slate | World News

UAE rulers pardon 1,079 inmates for National Day / Image: File In a beautiful display of compassion leading up to the 54th UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad), the Rulers of Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman have granted freedom to more than a thousand prisoners. This generous royal gesture aims to provide a second chance, […]