Dubai introduces new number plates for delivery motorcycles and e-bikes | World News

Dubai introduces front and rear number plates with code ‘9’ for delivery motorcycles and e-bikes/Image: X Dubai has introduced new number plates for motorcycles and e-bikes used in corporate delivery services, requiring both front and rear plates. The rule takes effect at the end of December and will be implemented gradually during licence renewals. Private […]

UAE introduces new law to protect children without known parents | World News

Federal law in UAE ensures care and rights for parentless children / AI Generated Image The UAE Government has issued Federal Decree-Law No. (12) of 2025, a major legal reform focused on children of unknown parentage, that is, children whose biological parents are not legally identified or known. This law strengthens how the country cares […]

Congressman introduces ‘Robinhood’ Act targeting billionaires; accuses Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos of evading taxes, hoarding wealth

Congressman Dan Goldman introduced an initiative targeting the ultra-wealthy, calling it the ‘Robinhood’ Act, openly targeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Amazon co-founder Jeff Bezos. Tax-free billionaires? Goldman unveiled the Redistribution of Billions by Instituting New High-Income Obligations on Overlooked Debt (ROBINHOOD) Act, a new federal tax aimed at the ultra-wealthy. The legislation seeks to […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new corporate dress code: What workers must wear now | World News

Saudi workplaces to follow clearer attire rules under draft / AI generated image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has put forward a draft Code of Appearance and Conduct for public and private-sector staff. The rules say Saudi men should wear the national dress (thawb and ghutra/shemagh), non-Saudi employees should wear […]

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed introduces law on lost and abandoned property with fines up to AED 200,000 | World News

Dubai’s new law assigns police full control of lost property and penalties reaching AED 200,000/Image: X Dubai has introduced a comprehensive new law regulating lost and abandoned property, centralizing authority with Dubai Police and clarifying procedures for reporting, storing, and reclaiming items. The legislation, Law No. (17) of 2025, replaces the previous Law No. (5) […]

UAE introduces needle-free nasal spray flu vaccine; quick and painless protection for ages 2 to 49 | World News

UAE launches new nasal flu vaccine for residents / AI-Generated Image Great news for anyone who dreads needles! The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has officially rolled out the country’s first-ever influenza vaccine delivered as a nasal spray, marking a major step forward in expanding safe and easy immunisation options. This new, needle-free […]

Qatar Ministry of Education introduces teacher competency assessment for private schools | World News

MoEHE launches teacher competency assessment in Arabic, Islamic, and Qatari history to enhance private education/Image: QNA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has introduced a landmark project to evaluate teacher competency in Arabic, Islamic, and Qatari history across private schools and kindergartens for the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative seeks to strengthen teaching […]

Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Education introduces appointment system for parent visits to public schools | World News

Parents can now book one weekly in-person or remote school visit via Madrasati, specifying purpose/Representative Iage The Ministry of Education is set to launch a new appointment booking system through the Madrasati platform, aimed at regulating parents’ visits to public schools. The initiative focuses on ensuring a safe and organized educational environment while allowing parents […]

Watch: Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi jumps in excitement on stage as Trump introduces her in Tokyo

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi could not contain her excitement as she jumped in joy on stage while sharing the spotlight with US President Donald Trump aboard the USS George Washington on Tuesday.The moment came as Trump introduced her to a cheering crowd of American troops in Tokyo, hailing her as “the first female […]

Bahrain introduces enhanced system to protect wages and support private sector stability | World News

Bahrain’s LMRA unveils upgraded Wages Protection System to secure workers’ rights and streamline private sector payrolls/Image: BNA Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has rolled out an upgraded version of its Wages Protection System (WPS), designed to ensure transparent, timely, and documented wage payments across the private sector. The enhanced system aims to protect workers’ […]