Skims was only available in the region through third-party retailer Ounass, before opening its first physical store in Dubai/ Image: X Skims, the shapewear and lifestyle brand founded by Kim Kardashian, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar store in the Middle East, selecting Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates as its entry point into the […]
boAt launches full audio and wearable range in the UAE in July 2025, marking its first major Middle East expansion/Image: boAt TL;DR: boAt entered the UAE market in July 2025 as India’s top audio wearables brand and the world’s No. 3 per IDC rankings. The brand is offering its full range, including earbuds, headphones, speakers, […]
US President Donald Trump won a temporary legal victory allowing him to continue restricting media access to certain spaces such as the Oval Office and Air Force One. A federal appeals court in Washington, DC, has upheld an earlier ruling that enables White House officials to exclude the Associated Press (AP) from the rotating pool […]
Healthier meals, fusion menus, and premium food imports are defining how Gulf residents eat in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: GCC consumers are shifting toward healthier, experience-led dining, favouring plant-based, functional, and fusion cuisine. Technology is reshaping dining from digital menus and loyalty apps to cloud kitchens and delivery-first models. The region’s appeal for culinary tourism is […]
Thousands of Indians are being defrauded by organised visa mafia networks promising fake Gulf jobs, leading to financial ruin and shattered dreams/Representative Image TL;DR: Organised networks in India are issuing fake Gulf job and tour visas, defrauding individuals of ₹23 lakh to ₹67 lakh per application. Law enforcement recently disrupted major operations in Mumbai, Bengaluru, […]
Prime Minister and Crown Prince of Bahrain meets with Donald Trump at WH As fresh violence erupted between Israel and Syria, US President Donald Trump welcomed two key Arab Gulf leaders to the White House on Wednesday, aiming to spotlight diplomatic and economic progress in the region despite renewed doubts over Middle East peace efforts.Trump […]
Passengers with bookings beyond August 31 will be offered refunds or alternative travel options as Wizz Air ends its Abu Dhabi operations due to operational and market challenges/ Image: (File) TL;DR Wizz Air Abu Dhabi ends all operations from September 1, 2025. Joint venture with ADQ officially dissolved. Passengers booked after August 31 will get […]
Top Gulf football clubs like Al Nassr are attracting global attention with star players and major investments/Image Credits: X The Gulf’s football scene is heating up, driven by investment, continental ambitions, and growing local passion. These ten clubs lead the charge: 1. Al‑Hilal (Saudi Arabia) Saudi’s elite club/Image: Wikipedia Elite status: Record 19 Saudi Pro […]
Covid testing resumes in the Gulf as new variant fuels fresh concerns/ Image: Representative TL;DR A new COVID variant is spreading fast across Gulf countries, replacing older strains.Infections are rising sharply, while vaccine coverage remains worryingly low.Experts warn poor data from hospitals could delay response if things get worse.COVID cases are rising again in the […]
Entrepreneurs from India, Europe, Africa, and the US are increasingly choosing Gulf cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha to launch and grow their ventures/Representative Image TL;DR: Founders of startups are increasingly moving away from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America to the Gulf. The major draw factors are tax-free salaries, complete foreign ownership, and long-term […]
