Saudi retirees welcome early pension deposit this November / AI-generated illustration The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) announced an early deposit of November 2025 pensions: payments will be credited on Thursday, 30 October 2025 instead of Saturday, 1 November, because the usual date falls on a weekend, a standard practice to ensure timely access […]
Emirates named 2025 Best International Airline/Image: Emirates Emirates has once again secured its position as a leader in international aviation, winning multiple prestigious awards in 2025. From top honours as Best International Airline to recognition for First Class suites and lounges, the Dubai-based carrier continues to innovate luxury travel while expanding its global network. Forbes […]
After making a mark in cinemas, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 will find its way on OTT, on October 31. Prominent streaming giant Amazon Prime Video will stream the film’s original Kannada version, as well as dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, for now. The Hindi version of the period drama will be released […]
The Bachchan legacy continues as Agastya Nanda steps into the spotlight once again this time in Sriram Raghavan’s much-awaited war drama Ikkis. The film’s trailer introduces Agastya as Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal, one of India’s youngest and most celebrated war heroes. Jaya Bachchan on grandson Agastya Nanda in Ikkis: “He’s determined to forge […]
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Kerem Yücel//Minnesota Public Radio via AP) Donald Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown looks like a reboot of his first — louder, harder, and wrapped in the language of “law and order.” The latest shake-up at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
Sheikh Mohammed launches AED100 million UAE Volunteering Ecosystem to create 10,000 jobs and expand nonprofits/Image: X Driven by the UAE’s enduring spirit of unity and generosity, a new national vision is taking shape to empower community participation and social development. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched an ambitious framework designed to […]
The internet can turn a concept sketch into a global sensation. In late October 2025, millions of people across X, TikTok, and YouTube watched a video showing what appeared to be a floating football stadium — a glowing bowl suspended 350 metres above the desert, nestled within Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city, NEOM: The Line. The […]
Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a remarkably preserved 1,600-year-old Roman wine production site beneath the ruins of an ancient mountain castle. The discovery, made near the village of Oymakli in southeastern Turkey’s Kahta district, sheds light on the scale and sophistication of winemaking in the late Roman period. The site includes grape-crushing installations, cisterns, and […]
Emirates’ pilots now rely on live weather intelligence and AI-powered forecasts, helping them make quicker, smarter decisions mid-flight/ Image: Emirates Ever since the rise of modern jetliners, turbulence has been the great leveller of air travel, a sudden reminder that no matter how advanced aviation gets, the skies still have a mind of their own. […]
The UAE Central Bank has cut interest rates twice in two months, bringing the base rate down to 3.90%, the lowest since 2022/ Image: File The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has reduced the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points, from 4.15% to 3.90%, effective Thursday, October […]
