On Friday, officials from the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle 28.9 kilograms of cocaine into the Kingdom through Jeddah Islamic Port.Authority spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said the narcotics were discovered hidden inside a shipment of frozen meat after it underwent customs procedures and was inspected using security screening technology and […]
Travelers must register on SFDA’s CDS platform and upload a prescription, ID, medical report, and full details of each medication/ Representative image SFDA now requires a clearance permit for travelers carrying controlled medications. Applications must be submitted online via the Controlled Drug System (CDS). Travelers need to upload prescriptions, ID, and medical proof to get […]
Ajman Police banned all electric scooters on public roads immediately, citing safety risks and traffic violations, with fines for offenders/Representative Image In a decisive move to curb traffic violations and ensure public safety, Ajman has enforced a complete ban on the use of electric scooters on public roads. This follows repeated violations and growing concerns […]
Tropical Storm Erin is intensifying in the Atlantic and is projected to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season by Friday, August 15. Meteorologists warn that Erin could escalate into a Category 3 major hurricane by the weekend, posing potential risks to the US East Coast and Bermuda. While the storm is not currently […]
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai (AP) HONG KONG: Hong Kong postponed media mogul Jimmy Lai’s trial on Friday, awaiting a heart monitoring device — the second delay this week to the democracy campaigner’s case.The 77-year-old founder of the Apple Daily newspaper is charged with foreign collusion under Hong Kong’s national security law, which Beijing imposed […]
Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, visited Abu Dhabi’s iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir/Image: Instagram Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), paid a memorable visit to the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the region’s first hand-carved traditional sandstone temple. Guided by Pujya Brahmavihari Swami, the temple’s head, Shah was deeply moved by the temple’s […]
A Florida woman has won the 2025 Florida Python Challenge after removing 60 invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades, winning the grand prize of $10,000. Taylor Stanberry outperformed 934 participants from 30 U.S. states and Canada in a 10-day competition aimed at controlling the spread of this dangerous species. The event, held from July 11 […]
NEW DELHI: The United States on Friday extended congratulations to India on its 79th Independence Day and said that the “historic ties” between India and the US are “consequential and far-reaching.“India is marking its 79th Independence Day on Friday with pride and patriotic zeal, celebrating the country’s liberation from more than two centuries of British […]
The UAE passport now grants visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 185 countries, ranking it 8th strongest worldwide in 2025/ Representative image Starting August 18, 2025, UAE citizens will be allowed to renew their passports up to one year before the expiry date, a change from the earlier six-month window. The new rule, issued by the […]
(Image via Getty: Myles Garrett with Chloe Kim) Nothing beats presence; nothing beats spending time with the one who matters, regardless of other life events. Five days ago, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was caught speeding at 100 miles per hour in a 60 miles per hour zone. He was fined $250 to avoid […]
