Sheikh Zayed and fellow rulers united seven emirates, building schools, hospitals, roads, and modern UAE cities/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates, now a beacon of economic prosperity and modern governance, owes its existence to the vision, courage, and determination of its founding rulers. Beyond the gleaming skyscrapers and thriving cities lie the deliberate choices and […]
For much of modern geological history, the number of continents seemed fixed and unquestioned. Yet a mostly submerged landmass in the South Pacific has disrupted that familiar picture. Zealandia, sometimes called Earth’s hidden continent, has captured global attention because it challenges long-standing assumptions about what a continent is, how continents form, and why some remain […]
National Day parades showcase traditional Emirati performances, vibrant floats, and crowds waving UAE flags in celebration/Representative Image UAE’s National Day, celebrated on December 2, offers tourists a vibrant glimpse into the nation’s culture, history, and traditions. From colorful fireworks to grand parades, the festivities reflect the country’s unity, remarkable progress, and deep-rooted national pride. For […]
Laila, Odys Aviation’s pilotless hybrid-electric VTOL, flies 725 km carrying 60 kg, transforming Oman logistics/Reppresentative Image Oman is set to upgrade its aviation sector with a bold step into the future. The Sultanate will host Laila, a fully autonomous, hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft developed by California’s Odys Aviation, for its first Operational Launch Programme (OLP). The […]
Dubai transforms school meals with new AI nutrition platform / AI Generated Illustration Dubai is leveling up student wellness with a massive, tech-driven initiative aimed at revolutionizing school meals and fighting childhood health issues. Spearheaded by Dubai Municipality (DM), the new “My School Food” digital platform is much more than a website; it is an […]
Expats in Saudi Arabia can now quietly buy alcohol in Riyadh, signaling cautious policy change/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken a cautious step in loosening its long-standing restrictions on alcohol, allowing non-Muslim residents under the country’s special residency program to purchase alcohol from Riyadh stores that were previously reserved for diplomats. The move is part […]
Photo credit: X/@Laylahollywood A spokesperson for Usha Vance told People magazine that she is “a mother of three young children, who does a lot of dishes, gives lots of baths, and forgets her ring sometimes,” offering a straightforward explanation for the missing ring.As the discussion continued online, zoomed-in images of her hand circulated. The spokesperson […]
His claim comes a day after his arrest in Brasília, as the Supreme Court prepares to vote Monday on whether to uphold his pre-emptive detention, reported AP.Bolsonaro was detained early Saturday after security officials detected that his device had been tampered with shortly after midnight. Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorised the arrest, citing fears the […]
Japan’s defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday announced plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on the country’s westernmost island of Yonaguni remain on schedule, emphasising that the move aimed to reinforce deterrence rather than raise regional tensions.His remarks came during a visit to the strategically located base, 110 km east of Taiwan, amid continued sparring between […]
Image source: X/@LivesandLores A gold pocket watch belonging to a Titanic victim sold for a record 1.78 million pounds at an auction in Wiltshire, setting the highest price ever paid for Titanic memorabilia, according to Henry Aldridge & Son. The 18-karat gold watch sold on Saturday belonged to Isidor Straus, the Macy’s co-owner who was […]
