Dubai schools offer blended learning options across the UAE as parents prefer online mode/Representative Image TL;DR: A Dubai Executive Council survey shows 48% of Dubai parents expect blended or online learning to remain part of schooling. A study by My Online Schooling with Cambridge International reports 83% of UAE parents support hybrid education models. UAE […]
Dubai’s White Points system grants 2 points per month to drivers with no violations, totaling 24 points annually for rewards/ Representative Image TL;DR Dubai drivers can earn up to 24 White Points per year by not committing any traffic, Salik, or parking violations. White Points can be used to cancel up to 12 black points, […]
Bahrainization has evolved into a structured national workforce strategy, backed by legal enforcement/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Bahrainization is Bahrain’s official workforce nationalization policy aimed at increasing Bahraini employment in the public and private sectors. It sets sector-specific ratios requiring companies to hire Bahraini nationals or face restrictions on government contracts and foreign worker permits. Employers benefit […]
Doha named 5th most tax-friendly city in the world in 2025/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Doha ranks 5th globally in the 2025 Tax-Friendly Cities Index by Multipolitan, ahead of Zurich, Hong Kong, and London Seven GCC cities, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Manama, Doha, Kuwait City, Riyadh, and Muscat made it to the top 20 Qatar’s tax regime includes […]
boAt launches full audio and wearable range in the UAE in July 2025, marking its first major Middle East expansion/Image: boAt TL;DR: boAt entered the UAE market in July 2025 as India’s top audio wearables brand and the world’s No. 3 per IDC rankings. The brand is offering its full range, including earbuds, headphones, speakers, […]
In April 2004, Bahrain became the first nation in the Middle East to host a Formula 1 race/Image: Instagram TL;DR: In April 2004, Bahrain became the first nation in the Middle East to host a Formula 1 race. The Bahrain International Circuit was designed and built in under 18 months at a cost of around […]
Thrift shopping is gaining ground in the UAE as consumers look for affordable, stylish, and unique pieces that reflect conscious choices/ Image: instagram Luxury Towers, Thrift Treasures: The UAE’s Surprising Style Shift The UAE is known worldwide for its glossy skyscrapers, sprawling malls, and luxury shopping experiences. From the iconic Dubai Mall to the high-end […]
Shooting at University of New Mexico; 1 dead, another injured; suspect on the run Shooting at University of New Mexico; 1 dead, another injured; suspect on the run Shooting at University of New Mexico; 1 dead, another injured; suspect on the run Shooting at University of New Mexico; 1 dead, another injured; suspect on the […]
Upgraded ventilation and cooling systems keep Dubai Metro stations comfortable for passengers year-round/ Image: Dubai metro X TL;DR RTA completed a major overhaul of 876 ventilation and air conditioning units across 14 Red Line metro stations, with no service interruptions. The upgraded systems now keep station temperatures steady at 24–25°C, even during Dubai’s hot summer […]
Etihad’s new Airbus A321LR brings private First Class suites and widebody comfort to single-aisle planes, set to launch on 27 new routes from Abu Dhabi/ Image: Etihad Airways TL;DR Etihad received its first Airbus A321LR, the first of 30 planned. The A321LR features private First Class suites on a single-aisle plane. It offers widebody comfort […]
