residents – 9xm News

USA expands visa curbs to 39 countries – should UAE residents worry? | World News

US visa policy changes explained for UAE and Gulf residents / Image: AI In a decisive move to protect its borders and ensure legal compliance, the U.S. Department of State has officially expanded its visa restriction policy, targeting citizens from 39 countries. This new directive, rooted in Section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, […]

‘Indians dumping trash in fields, living in…’: MAGA commentator says Frisco residents are ‘sick of it’ amid ‘Indian takeover’ row

A political row broke out in Frisco, Texas, after a conservative commentator claimed residents were fed up with Indian communities in the area. She was responding to an Indian-American advocacy group that has warned of legal and civil rights action against anti-Indian hate in the state.Kaylee Campbell, a right-wing political commentator, made the remarks on […]

UAE residents outsourcing their brains to AI: Are we losing our minds?

UAE AI Adoption: Chatbots Become Everyday Partners for Residents In the United Arab Emirates, artificial intelligence is no longer a niche technology used only by tech companies. It is becoming an integral part of how people think, shop, work, plan and even solve day-to-day problems. As AI adoption accelerates, many residents are turning to chatbots […]

Dubai new rules for parking shades: What residents must know before installing | World News

Dubai RTA Issues New Rules for Residential Parking Shades / Image: file As the Dubai summer approaches, every resident knows the struggle of entering a car that has been sitting in 45-degree heat. While installing a parking shade seems like a simple DIY project or a quick call to a contractor, the Roads and Transport […]

Did Russia really witness two suns? Inside the rare Sundog phenomenon that stunned Sakhalin residents | World News

Residents of Russia’s Sakhalin region were treated to a surreal sight recently: what looked like two suns rising side by side in the morning sky. The breathtaking view quickly went viral on social media, but it’s not some sort of celestial aberration-it’s an atmospheric optical phenomenon known as a sundog. Sundogs, also referred to as […]

‘Once-in-a lifetime’ snowstorm alert issued for Texas, residents asked to prepare as if a hurricane is coming

A ‘once-in- a lifetime’ snowstorm alert has been issued in Texas, triggering panic buying by the residents as Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources. Forecasters said cold temperatures will begin in the Austin area overnight Friday, and the weekend might turn into catastrophic. Meteorologist Dylan Federico said it will be a rare high-impact […]

Summer 2026 travel crunch: UAE residents race for Schengen visas

UAE Residents Rush to Plan Summer 2026 Holidays as Schengen Visa Delays and Travel Costs Bite As summer 2026 approaches, UAE travellers are no longer waiting until spring to organise getaways to Europe, the UK or other popular destinations. According to travel agents in Dubai, enquiries and bookings for July and August departures have surged […]

Greenland PM asks residents to prepare for a possible invasion, says ‘can’t be ruled out’

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the residents need to start preparing for a possible military invasion, though it remains an unlikely scenario, but not an impossible one. “It’s not likely there will be a military conflict, but it can’t be ruled out,” the prime minister said. “That’s why we must be ready for all […]

Sheikh Hamdan invites UAE residents to mark ‘Day of Solidarity’, this Saturday | World News

This Saturday, the UAE will celebrate the Day of Solidarity, highlighting the courage, unity, and determination of its people. Residents are invited to join a nationwide moment of remembrance and pride. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Defence Minister, has called on residents to […]

Saudi Arabia arrests nearly 19,000 illegal residents, deporting over 10,000 in one week | World News

Saudi Arabia Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Residency and Border Violators / Image: AI Illustration Saudi Arabia has launched a major nationwide operation to tighten its borders and regulate its labor market. In just seven days, between January 1 and January 7, 2026, security forces arrested a staggering 18,836 individuals for various legal violations. This massive […]