Art Basel Qatar Opens in Doha: A New Era for MENASA Art Scene The inaugural Art Basel Qatar has officially opened in Doha, marking a significant milestone for the international art world and for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. Instead of simply transplanting the familiar Art Basel formula from Basel, […]
India’s 2026 Baggage Rules: Are UAE Travellers Finally Getting a Fair Deal? India has introduced a major overhaul of its customs baggage rules for 2026, bringing changes that will significantly benefit international travellers, especially UAE residents, Indian expats (NRIs) and tourists of Indian origin flying into the country. These changes come into effect from February […]
Singapore Airlines Sets Up Direct Singapore–Riyadh Flights in A Big Boost for Middle East-Asia Connectivity In a major development for global aviation and international travel, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, beginning in June 2026. The service, scheduled to operate four […]
Saudi Trolls Use ‘Indian’ as Insult: Emirati Analyst Fires Back, Igniting Cultural War A viral tweet by Emirati political analyst Amjad Taha has ignited a broader online conversation about identity, racism and regional tensions after some Saudi social media users used “Indian” as an insult towards UAE citizens in the context of celebrating a Hindu […]
Ramadan 2026: February 18th or 19th? When will the crescent moon be sighted and the month of fasting begins With just weeks to go before the holy month of Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and much of the Islamic world, Muslims are closely watching the skies and the lunar calendar […]
Advanced Chips That Power AI’s Future Are Heading From the US to the UAE and Saudi Arabia In a move that signals a major shift in global technology diplomacy, the US Commerce Department has authorised the export of advanced American semiconductor chips to state-linked AI firms in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. This […]
UAE Residents Rush to Plan Summer 2026 Holidays as Schengen Visa Delays and Travel Costs Bite As summer 2026 approaches, UAE travellers are no longer waiting until spring to organise getaways to Europe, the UK or other popular destinations. According to travel agents in Dubai, enquiries and bookings for July and August departures have surged […]
UAE Medicine Prices Under Review: Addressing Cost Gaps and Affordability Medicine pricing has become a flashpoint in the United Arab Emirates as lawmakers and health officials wrestle with a persistent cost gap that leaves consumers paying more than expected for essential drugs. In early 2026, the Federal National Council (FNC) pushed for a thorough review […]
This New Electric Bus Can Run All Day in Dubai Without Recharging And It’s a Game-Changer In January 2026, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled a milestone in sustainable transport: the arrival and imminent deployment of Zhongtong electric buses capable of operating up to 280 kilometres on a single charge on urban routes. This […]
How Powerful is Mohammed bin Salman? Comparing Saudi Crown Prince’s Influence to Other Gulf Royals In the modern Gulf, a region once viewed as a sleepy backwater of oil princes and ceremonial monarchs has become a powerhouse of economic transformation, shifting alliances, ambitious visions and intense personality-driven leadership. At the center of this transformation stands […]
