Sharjah’s first mass wedding in 1998 was held under the patronage of the Emirate’s Ruler, starting a now-national tradition/ Image: SCI Mass wedding (2024) As the UAE prepares to mark its 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations in December 2025, Sharjah Charity International has officially begun accepting applications for its 11th annual mass wedding. Rooted in […]
Myanmar’s military government on Thursday officially ended the state of emergency imposed more than 4 years ago,.The move signals plans to hold national elections by year-end, though opposition groups have vowed to boycott the poll, which many believe will further entrench military control.Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing signed an order on Thursday cancelling the emergency […]
DHAKA: Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia will contest the national election if it is held in Dec, her party BNP said on Wednesday. Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus is likely to share a “specific election roadmap” in a televised speech on Aug 5.The election is pending since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina govt last […]
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 […]
The airline expands its winter schedule with new routes to Munich, Prague, and Warsaw‑Modlin/Image: Wikipedia TL;DR: Daily flights to Munich start December 15; Prague and Warsaw‑Modlin also join the winter roster. Move expands the carrier’s European network to 19 destinations, a nearly 20 percent increase.Targeting leisure and diaspora travel; leverages low‑cost model and secondary airports. […]
The falcon-wing towers of Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum symbolize heritage and innovation/ Image: zayednationalmuseum.ae TL;DRZayed National Museum will open in December 2025 on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.The museum honors the legacy of Sheikh Zayed and traces the UAE’s deep-rooted history.Designed by Foster + Partners, it blends modern efficiency with traditional Emirati elements.Abu Dhabi is […]
Indian-origin woman Shalini Singh went missing in Canada in December. The Hamilton Police found some partial human remains at a landfill and they suspect that the remains probably belong to Indian-origin woman, Shalini Singh, who was missing since December. Police are awaiting DNA confirmation, which can take weeks, the CBC reported. Shalini Singh’s family members […]
