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Dubai metro new rules for Eid Al Etihad: Timings, luggage rules and routes explained | World News

Dubai Metro eases Eid travel with clear luggage rules / Image: File The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released a comprehensive guide to navigating Dubai’s public transport and parking zones during the upcoming 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) holiday weekend, spanning from Saturday, November 29, through Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The core message […]

Abu Dhabi truck ban starts Dec 1; key road closures and reroutes explained | World News

Abu Dhabi enforces new truck rules from December / Image source: File The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi has rolled out essential restrictions on heavy vehicle movement, fundamentally changing logistics planning in the emirate. This move is a strategic step to curb traffic congestion, enhance public safety, and protect vital road infrastructure. These […]

Explained: Why Donald Trump called Democrats’ video to troops ‘Seditious Behaviour Punishable by Death’ | World News

American politics has seen angry words, wild speeches and theatrical showdowns, but a sitting president accusing lawmakers of behaviour “punishable by death” has jolted Washington in a way few statements do. A video released by six Democratic lawmakers urging US service members to reject unlawful orders has triggered President Donald Trump’s most explosive and punitive […]

Explained: Why MAGA firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene apologised after her public clash with Donald Trump | World News

For years, Marjorie Taylor Greene was the most reliable avatar of Trumpism. She wore “Trump Won” masks on the House floor, called the 2020 election stolen, attacked Republican colleagues who questioned Trump, and turned congressional hearings into performance art for the MAGA base. Which is why the sudden unraveling of the Trump–Greene alliance in November […]

Saudi schools will only close under these conditions: New 2025/26 rules explained | World News

Saudi Arabia school new 1447 rules parents must know / AI-generated illustration The days of waking up and frantically checking local news for a last-minute school cancellation are officially over. The Saudi Ministry of Education has issued a formal and highly detailed ministerial order for the 1447 academic year, establishing clear, scientific benchmarks for when […]

Al-Wadi‘ah border crossing: The vital gateway between Saudi Arabia-Yemen explained | World News

Saudi–Yemen land link at Al-Wadi‘ah / Image credit: Stock Image The Al-Wade’ah border crossing, situated in Yemen’s Hadhramaut Governorate just 67 kilometers from Saudi Arabia’s Sharurah, is the sole operational land gateway between the two nations. This singular status has transformed the crossing into an indispensable vital artery for millions of travelers and merchants. However, […]

Explained: UAE Flag Day and National Day, their differences and significance | World News

Celebrating unity and pride: UAE Flag Day on November 3 and National Day on December 2/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates marks two key occasions that reflect its history, leadership, and unity: Flag Day on November 3 and National Day on December 2. While Flag Day celebrates the symbol of the nation, the UAE flag, […]

UAE ‘Visa Runs’ explained: How tourists and residents can legally stay longer in the Emirates | World News

A visa run is a fully legal and widely practiced method to extend your stay in the UAE, as long as it’s done through the proper channels and within immigration guidelines./ Image: VisaRun.ae TL;DR: Visa runs are a legitimate and convenient way to extend your UAE stay. By exiting to Oman or nearby countries and […]

Explained: What is the BritCard Digital ID controversy? | World News

When Prime Minister Keir Starmer stood before cameras on 26 September 2025 to unveil Britain’s first national digital ID, he called it a “modern solution for a modern country.”The BritCard, a voluntary digital identity for everyone over 16, was meant to simplify daily bureaucracy — applying for jobs, renting homes, opening bank accounts.Within hours, it […]

Explained: Why Dubai’s real estate prices are surging; what it means for investors, renters, and the city’s future | World News

Dubai apartment sales hit a record Dh93 billion in Q3 2025, as new supply, cheaper mortgages, and steady demand reshape the market/ Image: Pexels Dubai’s skyline may already glisten with superlatives — the tallest, the biggest, the boldest — but its real estate market is now adding another: the most resilient. After two years of […]