The US Senate on Saturday confirmed Jeanine Pirro, a well-known Fox News personality and President Donald Trump loyalist, to a high-profile federal prosecutor role in Washington, DC.With a vote count of 50-45, Pirro secured confirmation as the US Attorney for the District of Columbia. Trump encouraged the Republican-controlled Senate to process his nominations during weekend […]
Etihad Rail is a 1,200km national railway project that began in 2016 and is being developed in phases at a cost of Dh40 billion/ Image: X In a significant step toward reshaping the UAE’s transportation landscape, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, travelled aboard a […]
लेकसिटी उदयपुर में शनिवार रात कोडियात रोड स्थित होटल गणेश में चल रही एक रेव पार्टी का गिर्वा पुलिस ने भंडाफोड़ किया। रात करीब 11:30 बजे हुई इस कार्रवाई में पुलिस ने 39 युवकों और 11 युवतियों को मौके से पकड़ा। बर्थडे पार्टी की आड़ में चल रही इस पार्टी में तेज डीजे, शराब, नशे […]
The first character, introduced as “The Girl,” invited the public to vote on her name: Dubai, Mira, or Latifa/ Image: X In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Dubai has unveiled a virtual Emirati family powered by artificial intelligence, aimed at enhancing the city’s digital outreach and supporting its smart transformation strategy. Developed by Digital Dubai, the project […]
Strong first half for Bahrain airport as passenger count crosses 4.4 million/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain Airport handled over 4.46 million passengers in the first six months of 2025, with arrivals and departures almost evenly split. While transit traffic declined after Q1, flight movements (48,747) and airspace overflights (262,839) remained strong. The airport processed 192,073 tonnes […]
RAKTDA reports strongest-ever first half tourism results of 654,000 arrivals/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: 654,000 visitors arrived in Ras Al Khaimah during H1 2025, a record high, up 6% year-on-year, with tourism revenues rising 9%. MICE and wedding tourism exploded by 36%, fueled by global events and destination weddings. Growth was driven by new direct flights (to […]
Kuwait’s education overhaul, the largest in two decades is 60% complete/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait’s Cabinet has approved a comprehensive six‑pillar education reform, led by Health and Education Minister Sayed Jalal Al‑Tabtabaei, with 60% of the plan completed. Core focus areas include curriculum overhaul for Grades 1–9, smart school infrastructure, teacher licensing, and Ministry automation. Kuwait […]
Kuwaiti authorities halted a massive Lyrica trafficking operation managed from inside prison/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait’s Interior Ministry uncovered the country’s largest drug distribution network, seizing over 800,000 Lyrica capsules directed from an inmate within Central Prison. The ring utilized a rented livestock enclosure in Kabad, air freight shipments from Asia, and repackaging tools to manage […]
Private firms with five-plus employees in pharmacy and engineering roles, and three in dentistry, must meet new Saudization rates/Representative Image TL;DR: From July 27, 2025, Saudization rates rise across pharmacy (35–65%), dentistry (starts at 45%), and technical engineering (30%) sectors in Saudi Arabia. Updated quotas apply to private-sector establishments with specified company sizes and minimum […]
Kuwaiti authorities emphasize the importance of recognizing fake ticket promotions/Representative Image TL;DR: Fake airline promotions and ticket scams are rising especially on social media and unlicensed websites. Authorities including NBK, DGCA, and airport security warn travellers to verify agencies, avoid extreme discounts, and book only through official channels. Key red flags: unrealistically low fares, unclear […]
