Etihad Rail’s full phase will deploy 13 trains carrying 400 passengers each, serving 36.5 million riders annually by 2030/ Image: Etihad Rail (X) The UAE’s ambitious Etihad Rail project is entering a new phase with the announcement of full integration into existing public transport networks across Dubai and other emirates. Set for passenger operations by […]
The Ireland embassy in India on Friday condemned the violent attacks on Indian citizens in the country and said racism and xenophobia have no place. The Embassy announced that Ireland’s deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister will hold discussions with Indian community representatives on August 11.The Embassy released an official statement declaring, “We condemn […]
Taylor Swift had opened up about her public romance with Travis Kelce.(Image via Gotham/GC Images) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been pretty public about their relationship ever since the two started dating in 2023. The two high profile stars never tried to hide their relationship and were always spotted in public holding hands as […]
Franz Kafka is one of the most written-about authors in the world. By some estimates, 15,000 books have been written about him, totalling over 1.5 million words, which is ironic given Franz Kafka wanted all his works burnt. Instead, he became the patron saint of the academic–industrial complex, a class – if he lived – […]
The SMSE Programme, launching in September 2025, is the National Space Academy’s fourth cohort since its founding in early 2023/ Image: National Space Academy The UAE Space Agency’s National Space Academy has partnered with EDGE Group to launch a new ten-week programme aimed at training Emirati professionals in satellite engineering and space mission design, the […]
The SMSE Programme, launching in September 2025, is the National Space Academy’s fourth cohort since its founding in early 2023/ Image: National Space Academy The UAE Space Agency’s National Space Academy has partnered with EDGE Group to launch a new ten-week programme aimed at training Emirati professionals in satellite engineering and space mission design, the […]
Oman recorded 586 deaths and 1,936 injuries from 1,854 road accidents in 2024/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman recorded 586 deaths and 1,936 injuries from 1,854 road accidents in 2024, a 9% decline in crashes, yet the fatality count barely budged. Muscat, South and North Sharqiyah emerged as the most affected regions, accounting for the majority of […]
Source: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Reshma Kewalramani, born in Mumbai and now CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, has earned a coveted spot on Fortune’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Powerful People in Business. Ranked at number 62, she is the only Indian-origin woman CEO of a major US biotechnology company to make this year’s list. While global […]
Martha Stewart Store in Dubai/Image: Apparel Group TL;DR: Martha Stewart’s first retail store in the MENA region has opened in Dubai’s City Centre Mirdif. The outlet offers an immersive experience of Stewart’s iconic lifestyle brand, from home décor to gardening and cooking essentials. The launch marks a significant expansion of the global Martha Stewart brand […]
Parents in UAE must follow a defined legal process when their child is born outside the country/Representative Image TL;DR: UAE citizens must register births abroad within 30 days at the nearest UAE embassy to receive a returning document and update the child’s place in the family records. Expatriate residents need an official birth certificate, then […]
