There’s a hilarious scene in Casablanca when the Nazis order Rick’s Café to be shut down on any pretext, and the morally flexible prefect of police, Captain Renault, says: “I am shocked, shocked to learn that gambling is going on here,” before pocketing his own earnings with a sotto voce thank you. Much like Renault, […]
Flydubai signed the IATA Safety Leadership Charter, reinforcing leadership, accountability, and passenger and workforce safety/Image: WAM Flydubai has taken a decisive step to strengthen its safety culture, signing the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Leadership Charter. The move highlights the airline’s commitment to embedding safety at the core of its operations and joining a […]
Earlier in the year, Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani announced their reunion for the third time on the yet untitled Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic. The announcement stirred a big conversation, as the giants announced their reunion after cults like 3 Idiots and P.K. But, in a shocking turn of events, Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani have […]
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed launched the sixth Arab Hope Makers, honouring 2025’s humanitarian heroes regionwide/Image: Dubai Media Office His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the sixth edition of the Arab Hope Makers initiative, a pioneering programme recognising individuals, volunteer groups, and organisations that […]
Qatar Airways will launch three weekly flights to Hail, increasing daily services to Jeddah and Riyadh/Representative Image Qatar Airways is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia with new flights to Hail and additional services to Jeddah and Riyadh, reflecting the airline’s commitment to regional connectivity and growing passenger demand. The expansion, effective January 5, 2026, […]
The UK trialled facial recognition e-gates at Manchester Airport, allowing British travellers to skip passports/Representative Image The United Kingdom has begun trials of a “contactless” border control system, allowing British travellers to re-enter the country without presenting their passports. The technology, which uses facial recognition to verify identity, was tested over three weeks at Manchester […]
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah outlines Kuwait’s reform vision, emphasising openness, security, and administrative modernisation/Image: X Kuwait now provides one of the world’s fastest entry visas, which can be issued in just five minutes. The move reflects the country’s broader efforts to modernise administrative procedures, strengthen security, and streamline residency and visitor processes. These reforms aim […]
Nikkhil Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Monisha Advani’s production banner, Emmay Entertainment and Motion Pictures, has announced the launch of its new subsidiary — Emmayzing Creations LLP. The newly established division marks Emmay’s strategic expansion into new media, hyper-short formats, and technology-aided content creation and production. Nikkhil Advani’s Emmay Entertainment launches subsidiary ‘Emmayzing’ for new-age media […]
For the past two weeks, veteran actor Dharmendra has been in the news due to health concerns. A couple of weeks after being discharged, the 88-year-old actor was once again admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on November 10. Following his re-hospitalisation, unverified reports about his demise began circulating online, sparking confusion and panic among […]
Veteran Bollywood actor Prem Chopra has been admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital after contracting a viral infection, with his medical team indicating that he should recover in a matter of days. The 92-year-old actor was admitted on Monday, and the hospital confirmed that his condition is currently stable. Prem Chopra admitted to Lilavati Hospital after […]
