UAE Ramadan 2026: Iftar Hiking Trend Gains Popularity in Hajar Mountains and Deserts As Ramadan 2026 unfolds, a rising trend among residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is capturing attention: iftar hikes or organised group treks in the Hajar Mountains and desert landscapes where people break their fast together in nature’s calm, far from […]
Cities are slowly disappearing under water and streets turning into rivers. People wading through floodwaters is not far in the future anymore. Across the globe, low-lying cities face a mix of rising seas and sinking land. Groundwater pumping, warming oceans, and unstable land make it worse. Experts say some of these places could be underwater […]
Saudi Arabia records 21,029 violations in one week during nationwide inspection campaign/Representative Image A nationwide inspection drive carried out across Saudi Arabia has resulted in more than 21,000 violations in just seven days, with authorities issuing a renewed warning of severe penalties for those who breach or assist in breaching the law. According to the […]
The recent disappearances of several people in Balochistan have been linked to Pakistan’s security apparatus, sparking fear and anxiety among families. At least seven individuals are reported missing in incidents connected to Panjgur and Karachi.Residents of Pulabad, a locality in Panjgur, described a recent raid where armed personnel searched homes and detained at least six […]
Mobile Signal Scam in Dubai: Three Get Jail Term, Devices Confiscated Dubai authorities recently prosecuted and sentenced three Asian men for running a sophisticated mobile signal hijacking fraud that targeted unsuspecting residents in the Dubai Marina area. Each defendant received six months in prison for using jamming equipment to trick victims into connecting to a […]
Saudi Premium Residency requires SR80,000 salary for executive leaders under exceptional talent track/Representative Image With more than 1,028 government and semi-government entities and 3,484 private-sector establishments now approved to nominate foreign professionals under Saudi Arabia’s Exceptional Talent Premium Residency, attention is turning to the eligibility standards, particularly the salary requirements.While the expansion broadens access across […]
Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of Iran’s last shah, on Saturday called on US President Donald Trump to help the Iranian people, saying it was “time to end the Islamic republic.”Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Pahlavi said, “It is time to end the Islamic republic.” “This is the demand echoing from the bloodshed of my […]
Saudi Arabia imposes SR50,000 fine and six months’ jail for unreported visa overstays/Representative Image Visitors who remain in the Kingdom beyond their permitted stay are not the only ones facing consequences. Saudi authorities have now placed clear responsibility on sponsors, warning that failing to report a visit visa overstay could lead to heavy fines, prison […]
UAE Property 2026: Is Now the Time for First-Time Buyers to Enter the Market? In 2026, the UAE’s property market is entering a new chapter of demand, innovation and opportunity and first-time home buyers are playing a big part in reshaping how residents approach property ownership. Once inclined to rent or invest secondarily, many long-term […]
BNP chairman Tarique Rahman (AP) Bangladesh is set for a change in leadership as the newly elected government of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by chairperson Tarique Rahman, prepares to take oath on Tuesday.Ahead of the swearing-in, chief adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus has invited leaders from 13 countries to attend the ceremony, […]
