Citibank temporarily closes UAE branches as regional tensions rise / Image: file Global banking giant Citibank has temporarily shut several of its branches and financial centres across the United Arab Emirates as a precautionary measure amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The move affects most Citi branches across the country for a short […]
Why Are Saudia Flights Still Suspended to 8 Major Cities Until March 2026? The US-Israel-Iran Conflict’s Aviation Impact Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, has extended the suspension of flights to and from eight major destinations until March 6, 2026, as ongoing regional tensions and US–Israel–Iran conflict continue to disrupt commercial air travel across the Gulf […]
Etihad Suspends Departures of Abu Dhabi Flights Until March 01, 2026 Amid Escalating US-Middle East Conflict In an unprecedented disruption to air travel linked to escalating US–Israel military strikes on Iran, Etihad Airways has announced the temporary suspension of all departures from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport until 2:00 p.m. UAE time on Sunday, March […]
UAE Announces Petrol and Diesel Prices for March 2026: What Drivers in Emirates Need to Know The United Arab Emirates Fuel Price Committee has released its official fuel price updates for March 2026, giving motorists a clear picture of how much they will be paying at the pump for petrol and diesel this month. The […]
Qatar denies detaining three Iranian pilots (representative image) Qatar on Saturday denied Iranian claims that its forces were holding three Iranian military pilots captured after their fighter jets were downed during a March operation, saying the allegations were misleading and came at a sensitive time amid efforts to ease regional tensions.Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed […]
Thousands of Emiratis unite at Al Wathba on December 4 for the Union March, celebrating heritage, culture, and national pride / Image Credit: Emirati Times Drums, chants, and fluttering flags will soon fill the air at Al Wathba as thousands of Emiratis unite for the UAE’s grand Union March 2025 on December 4 — a […]
Indians sharply cut back on overseas travel spending in March, with remittances for foreign trips dropping by more than $212 million from the previous month, according to Reserve Bank of India data. The fall in outbound travel expenditure came amid rising oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict and persistent pressure on rupee, even […]
Brazil’s streets filled with anger on Sunday as tens of thousands rallied against moves in Congress to pass an amnesty that could spare former president Jair Bolsonaro from a 27-year prison sentence. Demonstrators accused lawmakers of plotting to shield themselves from prosecution while protecting the far-right leader.The protests, organised in all 26 states and the […]
Tommy Robinson march in London London witnessed one of its largest security operations in recent years as tens of thousands gathered for far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” march alongside a massive pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally.The demonstrations prompted a £4.5 million policing operation amid fears of violent clashes between rival groups.According to The Independent, […]
