Emirates ID card, your key to accessing services across the UAE/ Image: File TL;DR The Emirates ID is your official identification in the UAE. It’s needed for everyday tasks like getting a SIM card or visiting the doctor. It also helps protect against identity theft and fraud. The Emirates ID is an official identity card […]
The FTA seized millions in untaxed tobacco and vaping products smuggled into Dubai, cleverly hidden among apparel shipments/ Image: (File) FTA seized over 3.5 million smuggled excise goods in Dubai. Hidden tobacco and beverage products carried AED 133.2M in tax liability. Advanced tracking tech and joint enforcement boosted the raid’s success. In a decisive move […]
President Donald Trump presents Chelsea’s Cole Palmer with the golden ball trophy after Chelsea won against Paris St Germain in the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP) The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium was supposed […]
The mystery behind Bitcoin’s creator has once again captured global attention this time, not for innovation, but for wealth. The elusive individual or group behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, credited with launching the original Bitcoin white paper in 2008 and mining the first Bitcoin block in 2009, is now reportedly the 11th richest person on […]
In recent years, Dinesh Vijan has carved out a unique space in Hindi cinema with his horror-comedy universe, beginning with Stree and expanding through Bhediya and Munjya. The next film to emerge from this quirky supernatural world is Thama, headlined by Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. The film is slated for a grand theatrical release […]
Passengers with bookings beyond August 31 will be offered refunds or alternative travel options as Wizz Air ends its Abu Dhabi operations due to operational and market challenges/ Image: (File) TL;DR Wizz Air Abu Dhabi ends all operations from September 1, 2025. Joint venture with ADQ officially dissolved. Passengers booked after August 31 will get […]
Saudi Arabia is using advanced AI and its Absher platform to track visit visa overstays, holding both expats and employers accountable with heavy fines/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia introduced a 30-day grace period effective June 26 for expired visit visas this is a major shift from older 90‑day fines. Failure to leave within this window […]
Othman El Ballouti, Europe’s ‘Cocaine King,’ was extradited from the UAE to Belgium following his December 2024 arrest and UAE-Belgium treaty cooperation./ Image: X Dubai Media Office, Dubai Police TL;DR In July 2025, the UAE extradited Othman El Ballouti, dubbed the “Cocaine King,” to Belgium, along with two other high-profile criminals. El Ballouti was wanted […]
Since the last two days, there have been reports that the John Abraham-Manushi Chhillar starrer Tehran will have a direct release on OTT. The action thriller is backed by Maddock Films, headed by the blockbuster producer Dinesh Vijan. SCOOP: Tehran expected to release on Zee5 in August; first direct OTT release for John Abraham A source told Bollywood […]
Women in Saudi Arabia are redefining their roles, advancing in healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship under Vision 2030 reforms/Representative Image TL;DR: 2.6 million Indians contribute significantly to Saudi Arabia’s economy. Female Workforce participation up from ~23% to ~35–36%, with rising leadership and SME ownership. Persisting hurdles such as Saudization, legal friction, and cultural biases still limit […]
