From Google to Apple: Who’s funding Donald Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom dream?

In what he calls a “gift to the American people,” President Donald Trump has begun construction on a massive new ballroom at the White House, with funding coming entirely from private donors that include some of the world’s biggest companies. According to the White House, major firms such as Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Lockheed Martin, […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi Police return AED 140 million to cyber-fraud victims from more than 15,000 cases over 2 years | World News

Abu Dhabi Police recover AED 140 million from online fraud victims, launch “Be Cautious” campaign to prevent future cyber scams / Image courtesy of @ADPoliceHQ On October 22, 2025, Abu Dhabi Police announced the recovery of AED 140 million from online fraudsters, returning the funds to victims and launching the sixth edition of their “Be […]

Donald Trump seeks $230 million from Justice Department | World News

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that his Justice Department might owe $230 million — and he’d be the one to decide whether to cut himself a check.Trump is seeking $230 million as compensation for past investigations into him, though he professed to have little knowledge of the specifics and said he would give […]

Emirati-Jordanian poet Najah Al Masaeed loses JD 5 million in shocking fraud, Investigation underway | World News

Emirati-Jordanian poet Najah Al Masaeed opens up about losing millions to a sophisticated scam, vowing justice through official channels / Image Credit: @najah_almasaeed The Arab world was left stunned this week after Emirati-Jordanian poet and television personality Najah Al Masaeed revealed that she had fallen victim to a massive financial scam, losing what she described […]

First ever Dh100 million jackpot winner crowned in UAE lottery’s historic draw | World News

UAE Lottery’s first Dh100 million jackpot winner announced in historic October 18 draw/Representative Image A UAE resident has made history by becoming the first-ever jackpot winner of the UAE Lottery’s Dh100 million grand prize. This landmark event took place during the 23rd draw on Saturday, October 18, 2025, marking the biggest prize awarded since the […]

UAE’s job market hits all-time high with 9.4 million workers and 1.9% unemployment rate | World News

UAE’s booming labour market hits record 9.4m workforce, showcasing economic strength and ultra-low unemployment rates in 2025 / AI-generated Image for illustrative purposes only The UAE’s labour market is thriving, with a record 9.4 million workers in 2024 and an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, among the lowest globally. The workforce is largely male (81%), […]

Gulf to add 7 million jobs by 2025 as female hiring surges, women now make up 42% of new hires | World News

Gulf countries job market booms, pushing a gender-inclusive workforce. Image: TOI The Gulf region is set to add nearly 7 million new jobs by 2025, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing economic transformation. This robust growth aligns with the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) vision to diversify economies, promote private sector development, and foster an […]

Saudi Arabia imposes fines up to SR2 million in new municipal violation rules | World News

The new rules classify municipal violations into serious and non-serious categories, with fines up to SR2 million for offenders/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced updated executive rules to tighten control over municipal violations. The new regulations establish clear classifications for offenses, implement substantial fines, and introduce stronger enforcement mechanisms aimed […]

Dubai: Emirates unveils $8 million state-of-the-art training centre; set to train 10,000+ cabin crew by year-end | World News

Training covers fine dining service, emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, wine pairing, culinary arts, and personalized luxury hospitality techniques/ Image: Emirates Emirates has inaugurated a state-of-the-art training facility in Dubai dedicated to refining the hospitality skills of nearly 25,000 cabin crew members. This $8 million Emirates Centre of Hospitality Excellence is designed to immerse crew in […]