Veteran Bollywood icon Dharmendra, fondly known as the He-Man of Indian Cinema, passed away early this morning in Mumbai at the age of 89. A rare blend of charm, strength, and sensitivity, Dharmendra defined an era where action met emotion. His chemistry with Hema Malini both on and off screen remains one of Bollywood’s most […]
Laila, Odys Aviation’s pilotless hybrid-electric VTOL, flies 725 km carrying 60 kg, transforming Oman logistics/Reppresentative Image Oman is set to upgrade its aviation sector with a bold step into the future. The Sultanate will host Laila, a fully autonomous, hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft developed by California’s Odys Aviation, for its first Operational Launch Programme (OLP). The […]
Ever since Baby, the 2023 Telugu film directed by Sai Rajesh featuring Anand Deverakonda became a surprise blockbuster, the Hindi remake has been in the pipeline. Aaishvary Thackeray replaces Babil Khan in Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster Baby The late Irrfan Khan’s son Babil Khan was signed for the Hindi remake to be directed by the same […]
Dubai transforms school meals with new AI nutrition platform / AI Generated Illustration Dubai is leveling up student wellness with a massive, tech-driven initiative aimed at revolutionizing school meals and fighting childhood health issues. Spearheaded by Dubai Municipality (DM), the new “My School Food” digital platform is much more than a website; it is an […]
Expats in Saudi Arabia can now quietly buy alcohol in Riyadh, signaling cautious policy change/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken a cautious step in loosening its long-standing restrictions on alcohol, allowing non-Muslim residents under the country’s special residency program to purchase alcohol from Riyadh stores that were previously reserved for diplomats. The move is part […]
Sumo rikishi during the opening ceremony ahead of the Grand Sumo Tournament on the dohyo, the sacred sumo wrestling ring, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Japan has a woman in its most powerful political office for the first time. Sanae Takaichi now leads the government, attends global […]
Lindsey Halligan’s sudden rise from a Miss Colorado USA finalist to one of the most scrutinised federal prosecutors in America has set off a political and legal firestorm. Installed by President Donald Trump as interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, she now finds herself at the centre of the case against former […]
Kuwait residency permits allow visitors, workers, and families to legally convert visas for long-term stay/Representative Image Kuwait has clarified when visitors may legally shift from a temporary visit visa to a standard residence permit, outlining five specific situations covered under Article 16 of the residency regulations. The rules aim to address practical needs, such as […]
Oman launched OmanSat-1, its first digital Ka-band satellite, enhancing national communications, security, and technological sovereignty/Representative Image Oman is making history with the launch of its first-ever communications satellite, OmanSat-1, a major leap in national digital sovereignty and space capability. Developed in partnership with Airbus Defence and Space, the satellite will expand high-speed, secure communications across […]
The UAE launched a $1 billion AI for Development initiative, integrating AI into Africa’s education, agriculture, and infrastructure/Image: X The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a groundbreaking $1 billion initiative, ‘AI for Development,’ aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence to drive economic, social, and infrastructural growth in African nations. The program underscores the UAE’s commitment to […]
