UAE: Sharjah’s biggest jewellery show opens with Guinness World Record 10kg gold dress worth AED 4.6m | World News

The 56th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show in Sharjah features over 500 exhibitors and 1,800 designers from around the world/ Image: Instagram@alromaizanuae Sharjah is shimmering this week as the 56th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opens its doors, and nothing is drawing more gasps than the Guinness World Record-winning “Dubai Dress,” a 10.0812kg […]

FlyDubai flight from UAE to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after passenger suffers stroke mid flight | World News

FlyDubai flight from UAE to Tel Aviv diverted to Riyadh after an Israeli passenger suffered a stroke mid-air/Image: FlyDubai A FlyDubai flight en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an unscheduled emergency landing in Riyadh on September 24, 2025, after an Israeli passenger suffered a stroke mid-air. The incident prompted swift cooperation between FlyDubai’s […]

UAE named among a top 5 global crypto hub for investors | World News

The UAE ranks fifth globally, offering zero crypto taxes and strong government-backed blockchain innovation programs/Representative Image The UAE has emerged as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for crypto investors, securing a spot among the top five global crypto-friendly jurisdictions in the 2025 Crypto Wealth Report by Henley & Partners. With a perfect tax […]

UAE Mission Visa 2025: A complete guide to short term employment for expat professionals | World News

The UAE Mission Visa allows short-term legal employment for foreign professionals on project-based assignments/Representative Image The UAE Mission Visa serves as a specialized short-term work permit tailored for foreign professionals hired for specific, time-bound projects. Unlike traditional employment visas, it provides companies with the flexibility to onboard skilled workers for temporary assignments without long-term commitments. […]

New UAE school rules 2025: What parents must know about the ban on online food deliveries | World News

Schools across the UAE have introduced a new rule: no more online food deliveries for students during school hours. Food apps like Talabat, Noon and Deliveroo can no longer drop meals at school gates, with education authorities pushing the change to improve child nutrition and safety. Schools across the UAE have moved to stop online […]

UAE: Ru’ya Careers 2025 begins in Dubai, offering jobs and training for emiratis | World News

Ru’ya Careers 2025 hosts 180 employers in Dubai, offering jobs, training, and AI-focused workshops/Image: WAM From September 23 to 25, Ru’ya Careers UAE 2025 returns for its 24th edition, uniting 180 organisations and thousands of Emirati job seekers over three days. This flagship event plays a crucial role in advancing the UAE’s Emiratisation goals by […]

Now you can drive at 17 in the UAE: Here’s everything you need to get your licence | World News

Applicants in the UAE can obtain a driving licence from age 17 by completing mandatory theory lessons, practical classes, and tests/Representative Image Getting a driving licence in the UAE is now easier and more accessible than ever, thanks to recent updates that allow 17-year-olds to apply for permits. Whether you’re planning to ride a motorcycle, […]

UAE opens registration for annual worldwide SWAT Challenge 2026: Eligibility and key details | World News

Dubai is preparing to host the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 from 7–11 February at Training City in Al Ruwayyah. Registration is now open for elite tactical units worldwide, offering teams a chance to sharpen counter-terrorism skills, test operational readiness, and exchange expertise with international peers. As global threats evolve, Dubai is preparing to host the […]

Solar eclipse September 2025: Who will see it, and will the UAE miss out? | World News

The final solar eclipse of 2025 on September 21 will be partially visible in southern Australia/Representative Image In an extraordinary celestial turn, September 2025 is bookended by two eclipses, a lunar eclipse on the 7th and a solar eclipse just 15 days later. While the Moon recently turned a vivid red in a dramatic lunar […]

Trump H-1B Visa Hike: Why UAE, Saudi, Qatar might be better options for Indians looking to go abroad | World News

As America raises barriers for foreign talent, Gulf nations like UAE and Saudi Arabia are opening doors with visas and incentives/ AI Image When Donald Trump first came back to the White House in January 2025, many in Silicon Valley hoped he would go easier on the H-1B visa programme. Instead, by September, he dropped […]