A senior Trump administration official criticised India on Sunday for buying Russian oil, accusing it of fueling the Russia-Ukraine war, following increased pressure from the US President on New Delhi.“What he (Trump) said very clearly is that it is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia,” remarked […]
AlDhabi AlMheiri, four times Guinness record holder, builds AI academy for kids/Image: Instagram TL;DR: Eleven-year-old AlDhabi AlMheiri has launched an AI academy for children and holds multiple Guinness World Records. She earned the title of youngest female to publish a bilingual book at just seven years and 360 days. Her entrepreneurial and publishing ventures, Rainbow […]
Kahramaa announced that Qatar has surpassed 300 fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers/Image: File TL;DR: Qatar has installed over 300 fast EV chargers nationwide as of 1 August 2025 under its green mobility initiative. These DC fast chargers deliver high-power, rapid charging, often bringing EV batteries from 20% to 80% in under 30 minutes. This infrastructure […]
Kuwait’s KPC ends automatic renewals for employees above 60/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) will begin retiring employees aged 60 and above to make room for younger Kuwaiti professionals. This step is part of a wider national workforce strategy aimed at reducing dependence on expatriate labor. Recruitment efforts will now focus on fresh graduates, […]
Shrimp fishing season started in Kuwait/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait officially started its shrimp fishing season in its economic zone from 1 August, allowing licensed boats to harvest shrimp until early 2026. Shrimp are marine decapod crustaceans, valuable both commercially and ecologically, with Kuwait focusing on penaeid species like Penaeus semisulcatus and Metapenaeus affinis. Authorities strictly […]
Between 24–30 July 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior detained 22,147 individuals/Representative Image TL;DR: Between July 24–30, 2025, authorities detained 22,147 violators in a nationwide sweep. Arrests included illegal residents, border crossers, and labour law violators, with 11,000 already deported. The government warned of severe penalties including prison, fines, and asset seizure for anyone aiding […]
UAE law draws a line between scandal and crime/Image: File TL;DR: A Coldplay concert kiss-cam incident has reignited debate about infidelity and public exposure in the UAE and beyond. UAE law considers adultery a criminal offence but only with clear proof, a private complaint, and physical involvement. Emotional or digital cheating, while socially condemned, does […]
Metro rule-breakers can now face fines of up to AED 2,000/ Image: Dubai metro X TL;DR: Dubai Metro passengers face fines ranging from AED 100 to AED 2,000, depending on the severity of the violation. Minor offences like eating, entering restricted cabins, or putting feet on seats incur AED 100. Moderate offences like fare evasion […]
ICP has officially debunked major falsehoods circulating about the Golden Visa/Representative Image TL;DR: UAE authorities have debunked major Golden Visa myths, including claims about lifetime visas via one-time fees and eligibility based on nationality. Applicants cannot qualify using cryptocurrency or just a high salary, only official criteria and channels apply. Residents are urged to verify […]
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, few names have made waves quite like Matt Deitke. At just 24, Deitke turned heads by rejecting a $125 million offer from Meta to join its elite AI division. What followed was even more astonishing: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally met with him and doubled the offer […]
