Abu Dhabi allows businesses with licences expired before 2010 to renew them penalty-free throughout November 2025/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi has introduced a time-limited initiative allowing investors to renew or update economic licences that have been inactive for three years or more, granting a full waiver on late renewal fees. The move, aimed at encouraging compliance […]
Couple loses Dh800,000 in UAE property scam case / AI-generated illustration A UAE court has sentenced three Arab men to six months in jail for defrauding a couple of Dh800,000 through a fake real-estate financing scheme, after luring them via a social media advertisement and presenting forged documents to secure the payment. The judgment, issued […]
Netflix and Yash Raj Films (YRF) have announced a partnership to bring a selection of iconic Bollywood films to audiences around the world. Starting today, viewers can experience the magic of YRF films on Netflix. The partnership gives access to a curated line-up of YRF films that will roll out in phases to celebrate special […]
Kartik Aaryan has officially kicked off the shoot for his much-anticipated fantasy adventure film Naagzilla. The actor took to social media on November 1, 2025, to share the announcement, posting a photo holding the clapboard from the film’s mahurat shot. Alongside the image, Kartik wrote, “1 Year of #BhoolBhulaiyaa3 Day 1 of #Naagzilla Har Har […]
Bollywood legend Dharmendra, fondly known as the ‘OG He-Man,’ has been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after complaining of breathlessness. The news sparked immediate concern among his millions of fans and the wider film fraternity. Dharmendra hospitalised after breathlessness; condition stable at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital The 89-year-old veteran actor is currently under observation […]
Parkin PJSC expands paid parking to Dubai Studio City and Outsource City, rates starting Dh2/Representative Image As Dubai’s commercial districts continue to expand, its streets are adapting. Parkin PJSC, the emirate’s largest public parking operator, has added paid parking zones in Dubai Studio City and Dubai Outsource City, effective 31 October. Clearly marked T-code areas […]
Abu Dhabi joins World’s smartest cities with top ranking / Image Credit: AI-generated Abu Dhabi has moved rapidly up the global smart-city ladder in 2025, earning a top-five place in the IMD Smart City Index and widespread recognition for safety, digital services and urban innovation. The rise reflects a concerted, strategy-led push that links public […]
Oman Police arrested five Asian nationals linked to international drug smuggling, domestic distribution, and re-export/Image: X ROP video screenshot In a decisive operation, Oman’s Royal Police have dismantled a cell of an international drug gang, reflecting the Sultanate’s rigorous approach to combating narcotics trafficking and safeguarding public order. The arrests mark a significant stride in […]
Abu Dhabi comes alive with 4,000 events, 750 shows, and 20,000 participants at Sheikh Zayed Festival 2025–2026/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi is set to host one of the UAE’s most anticipated cultural spectacles, the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2025–2026, a vibrant celebration that unites tradition, innovation, and global participation. Under the theme “Hayyakum” (Welcome), the festival promises […]
As the US government shutdown drags on, Donald Trump has demanded that Senate Republicans “play their TRUMP CARD” and get rid of the filibuster. But what exactly is this rule, why does it matter, and can a president really make it vanish? The Story In a late-night Truth Social post, President Donald Trump urged Senate […]
