Quote of the day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” |

Marie Curie (Image source: Wikipedia) Marie Curie was a scientist whose research changed how people thought about radioactivity and made it possible for new discoveries to be made in chemistry and physics. She was born in Poland in 1867 and moved to France for college, where she had to deal with a lot of problems […]

Dubai’s beloved Wild Wadi Waterpark reopens on Valentine’s Day 2026: Special offers for UAE residents | World News

Wild Wadi Waterpark Dubai Reopens February 14, 2026: Your Guide to 2026 Season One of Dubai’s most beloved family attractions, Wild Wadi Waterpark, is officially reopening for the 2026 season on Friday, 14 February, marking a return of sun-soaked thrills and unforgettable water fun for residents and tourists alike. After its annual maintenance break, the […]

Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Saudi Aramco crosses 70% localisation milestone, $280 billion boost to GDP: Global firms rush in as iktva creates over 200,000 jobs

Saudi Aramco Achieves 70% Local Content Milestone in Supply Chain, Boosting Saudi Vision 2030 Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals company, has announced a major breakthrough in its In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) programme by achieving a 70% local content benchmark in its supply chain, a milestone that underscores the Kingdom’s push […]

NASA’s SPHEREx mission observes interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS brightening in a surprising solar outburst |

Comets usually fade quietly once they swing past the Sun. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS did not follow the same path. Instead, as it began to exit the solar system, it flared up dramatically. NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope caught the outburst in December 2025, spotting water vapour, carbon dioxide, and complex organic compounds streaming into space. For […]

Indian expat wins $1 million Dubai duty free jackpot days after 79th birthday | World News

Indian expat Rajan Lall hits the $1 million Dubai Duty Free jackpot at 79 / Image: @DubaiDutyFree For UAE-based businessman and Bollywood producer Rajan Lall, the number 79 will forever be synonymous with luck. Just six days after celebrating his 79th birthday on February 8, Lall received a life-changing phone call. He was announced as […]

NASA proceeds for launch with SpaceX Crew-12 after weather delay |

NASA proceeds for launch with SpaceX Crew-12 after weather delay (Image Source – NASA) Launch timing has shifted again for NASA’s Crew 12 mission, after poor weather along the ascent path ruled out an earlier attempt this week. Teams are now working toward no earlier than 5.15 am EST on Friday, 13 February, for liftoff […]

Oman officially confirms Ramadan 2026 to begin on February 19 | World News

Oman sets Ramadan’s first fasting day on February 19, 2026, using scientific moon data / Image: AI In a landmark announcement on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Sultanate of Oman became the first nation to officially declare the starting date for the holy month of Ramadan. The Main Committee for Moon Sighting, under the Ministry […]

NASA Hubble Space Telescope captures rare view of dying star 1,000 light-years away in the Egg Nebula |

1,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, a sun-like star is reaching the closing chapter of its life. And it is not slipping away quietly. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured what many are calling the clearest view yet of the Egg Nebula, a glowing, swirling cloud of gas and dust created by this dying […]

Saudi Arabia’s early Hajj 2026 visa explained: Deadlines, vaccines, biometric rules, 8 things pilgrims need to know

Going for Hajj 2026? These New Saudi Visa Dates Could Make or Break Your Plans (Representative Image) Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially begun issuing visas for the 2026 Hajj season (1447 AH), kicking off the process on February 08, 2026, months ahead of the expected pilgrimage in late May 2026. This […]

Manchester United co-owner says UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants: Jim Ratcliffe sparks outrage; Brit PM Keir Starmer demands apology | World News

Sir Jim Ratcliff sat alongside Sir Alex Ferguson/ Manchester United Sir Jim Ratcliffe set the cat among the pigeons. In a Sky News interview that veered from economics to identity, the Monaco-based billionaire and Manchester United co-owner claimed Britain had been “colonised by immigrants”, linking immigration to welfare dependency and national decline. The remarks triggered […]