China extends visa exemption for Saudi citizens until December 31, 2026, enhancing travel and cooperation/Representative Image China has announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for Saudi citizens, a move aimed at deepening the growing economic, cultural, and tourism ties between the two nations. The extension, valid until December 31, 2026, is expected to […]
Trump biographer Michael Wolff said JD Vance and Usha Vance are not the person they project to be in the public and they are single-mindedly devoted to get to the Oval Office. Amid speculations over JD Vance’s marital discord with Usha Vance now that the Vice President openly said that he hoped his wife would […]
Sharjah Islamic Bank completes $500 million, five-year Sukuk, reflecting strong global investor confidence/Image: WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has reinforced its standing in global capital markets with the successful issuance of a US$500 million senior unsecured Sukuk. The transaction, completed during a period of heightened market volatility and year-end liquidity pressures, highlights the bank’s resilient […]
Vivek Ramaswamy’s reaction to Zohran Mamdani’s win in the NYC mayoral poll is a rebuke to the GOP. GOP leader and Ohio Governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy reacted to the win of fellow Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral election and said the Republican Party needs to learn two important things from the […]
Zohran Mamdani (left), Ghazala Hashmi and Aftab Pureval (agencies) Three Muslim candidates of Indian-origin – Zohran Mamdani, Aftab Pureval and Ghazala Hashmi – helped the Democrats deliver Donald Trump his first major political setback since his return to power last November. The trio won key elections in New York City, Cincinnati and Virginia, giving Democrats […]
It was a euphoric night for Democrats and everyone who calls themselves liberal across the globe as Zohran Mamdani comprehensively beat the politician formerly known as Andrew Cuomo, who has been hanging on like an albatross around New York politics’ neck. Some had already found the “new Barack Obama,” a Godot-like figure the Democratic Party […]
Etihad Airways adds four new Abu Dhabi routes—Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong—boosting aviation growth/Image: WAM Etihad Airways has accelerated its growth trajectory with the launch of four new international routes over three consecutive days, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s status as a central aviation hub. The expansion adds thousands of seats to the airline’s network, linking […]
When most people think of fossils, they imagine delicate bones carefully uncovered with brushes and small tools. However, a recent discovery in Patagonia, Argentina, challenged that perception. In the Río Negro province, paleontologists unearthed the remains of a colossal dinosaur, a newly identified titanosaur so massive that its fossilised bones actually cracked the road during […]
The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will hold Salat Al-Istisqa on 8th November in 125 mosques/Representative Image Kuwait is set to witness a rare gathering of the faithful on 8th November, as the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs calls on citizens and residents to participate in Salat Al-Istisqa, the prayer for rain. The […]
A year ago, Zohran Mamdani was an obscure New York state assemblyman, largely unknown outside his Queens district. Today, the 34-year-old democratic socialist has pulled off one of the most astonishing political ascents in recent American history, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo twice in a year and securing a landslide victory in the general election […]
