Saudi Arabia bans tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools, imposes strict retail and licensing rules | World News

Saudi Arabia mandates tobacco retailers install CCTV, fire extinguishers, and adhere to strict ventilation and lighting safety standards/ Representative Image Saudi Arabia has rolled out a comprehensive new set of regulations targeting tobacco sales across the country. With a firm focus on public health and regulatory control, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has banned […]

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’50 meters deep’: Video shows massive sinkhole in Bangkok swallowing cars, electrical poles – watch

A section of road suddenly collapsed in Bangkok on Wednesday causing a deep sinkhole of about 50 meters. The city governor cited ongoing “underground construction” works as the primary reason behind the incident, local reports said.The crater measured roughly 30 by 30 meters, according to an Khaosod English report. A dramatic video showed the exact […]

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Dubai’s switch to cubic meters for water bills: Why it matters more this summer | World News

DEWA updates its billing units to cubic meters, aligning Dubai with global water measurement standards/Representative Image TL;DR: DEWA replaced gallons with cubic meters for water billing in March 2025. The change aligns with global standards and simplifies consumption tracking for residents. Summer months typically cause about 18% surge in water usage in the UAE, making […]

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