Compared with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain offers long-term residency with lower investment thresholds and fewer financial barriers to entry/ Representative Image For years, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have dominated conversations around long-term residency in the Gulf. But Bahrain has been moving steadily in the same direction, aligning itself with a wider regional […]
UAE Golden Visa vs Trump Gold Card/Representative Image Two days ago, President Trump announced the launch of the Gold Card, a $1 million visa designed to give wealthy individuals a fast track path to permanent residency and ultimately US Citizenship. The announcement has captured global attention because it opens a new avenue for both individuals […]
As Zohran Mamdani delivered an emphatic speech on Tuesday night to mark his victory in the race to become mayor of New York City, he delivered a special shoutout. “And to my incredible wife, Rama, hayati,” he said, using the Arabic word for “my life.” “There is no one I would rather have by my […]
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton (AP images) In a rare moment of bipartisanship, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has praised President Donald Trump for his role in brokering a historic Gaza peace deal that aims to end the two-year war in the region.“I really commend President Trump and his administration,” Clinton said in an […]
new video loaded: One Hostage’s Path to Healing and Advocacy Emily Damari spent 471 days in captivity in Gaza. Since being released, Ms. Damari, a British Israeli, has become a symbol of resilience and a voice for the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Avishag Shar-Yashuv, a photographer for The New York Times, […]
Oman is set to unveil a new golden visa programme on August 31, 2025/Representative Image Oman is set to unveil a new golden visa programme for investors on August 31, 2025, aiming to attract global investments and accelerate the country’s digital transformation in commerce. This launch forms part of broader initiatives including support for high-performing […]
First-Time Home Buyer initiative aims to ease property ownership for UAE residents/Representative Image TL;DR: Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the First-Time Home Buyer Programme on 2 July 2025, offering priority access, flexible payment plans, and up to 10% discounts on properties up to AED 5 million. Residents aged 18+, Emiratis or expatriates with valid Emirates […]
Number 1 (Born on 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th) Beyond fear is clarity. Being brave is your nature, but even for the strong of heart, sometimes it is only a matter of hesitating. Today, try to take one step toward something you have been avoiding; the instant you confront it, an incredible lightness will come […]
Eric Trump (left) said he could join politics but there are other family members too who could join politics. After Donald Trump Jr and Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump’s second son Eric Trump said he would be open to entering politics as he feels the political path would be an easy path for him. “The real […]
Number 1 (Born on 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th) Step out there without any need to impress. Being highly driven and self-confident, today is about showing up and not being perfect. At your work, your silent consistency is more telling than any daring moves. Relationships are glued together more by being yourself than by trying. […]
