The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will hold Salat Al-Istisqa on 8th November in 125 mosques/Representative Image Kuwait is set to witness a rare gathering of the faithful on 8th November, as the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs calls on citizens and residents to participate in Salat Al-Istisqa, the prayer for rain. The […]
Dubai Municipality invites villa residents to enter a Dh300,000 sustainable garden competition, closing 21 December 2025/Representative Image Dubai is calling on its residents to rethink their gardens not just as personal retreats but as contributions to the city’s environmental future. The new edition of “The Most Beautiful Sustainable Home Garden in Dubai” offers an opportunity […]
Turning 50? UAE health officials recommend shingles vaccine / AI generated Illustration If you’re 50 or older in the UAE, there’s a new health reminder to add to your checklist: the shingles vaccine is now available to help protect you from the painful rash and nerve-related complications caused when the chickenpox virus resurfaces later in […]
UAE unveils three new Indian passport designs today / AI-generated illustration Indian expats in the UAE are witnessing a first-of-its-kind change, as the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi confirmed on October 28, 2025, that three different Indian passport designs are now officially in circulation the older booklet, the machine-readable version, and the newly introduced chip-enabled […]
A mysterious white airship floating silently over San Francisco has captivated global audiences, with viral videos and widespread speculation about its origin and purpose. Identified as Pathfinder 1, the massive craft is a groundbreaking creation by Lighter Than Air (LTA) Research, a company backed by Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Far from being a publicity stunt, […]
A visa run is a fully legal and widely practiced method to extend your stay in the UAE, as long as it’s done through the proper channels and within immigration guidelines./ Image: VisaRun.ae TL;DR: Visa runs are a legitimate and convenient way to extend your UAE stay. By exiting to Oman or nearby countries and […]
Residents across the UAE are called to raise the national flag at 11am on 3 November to celebrate Flag Day/ Image: DXB Media Office As the UAE prepares to mark Flag Day on Monday, 3 November, UAE Prime Minister, Vice President, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has called on citizens, […]
ICP introduces zero-interest instalment plans for service fees over Dh500 through 10 UAE banks and Visa/Representative Image As part of a wider effort to ease financial commitments and improve access to public services, the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has launched a new initiative allowing residents to pay service […]
As rumours continue to swirl around the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, many enthusiasts are asking which regions in the UK have recorded the highest number of UFO sightings. While sceptics remain cautious, a significant portion of the population believes that humanity may not be alone in the universe. Speculations range from encounters with Greys and insectoid […]
Representative image (AP) A beachgoer in Ibiza found a human foot washed ashore on Playa d’en Bossa, one of the island’s busiest beaches, on Friday morning.The remains were discovered among storm debris by an unidentified man walking along the shore. He alerted authorities, and by approximately 8.00 am (local time), several Spanish National Police patrols […]
