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Martha Stewart Store in Dubai/Image: Apparel Group TL;DR: Martha Stewart’s first retail store in the MENA region has opened in Dubai’s City Centre Mirdif. The outlet offers an immersive experience of Stewart’s iconic lifestyle brand, from home décor to gardening and cooking essentials. The launch marks a significant expansion of the global Martha Stewart brand […]
Palestinians carry sacks of flour taken from a humanitarian aid convoy en route to Gaza City, in the outskirts of Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip. (Pic credit: AP) First France, then the United Kingdom, and now Canada: three of America’s closest Western allies have recently voiced support for the idea of a Palestinian state, adding […]
US Vice President JD Vance revealed that he is “obsessed” with UFOs and plans to investigate the phenomenon in greater detail over the coming weeks. In candid remarks during an episode of the Ruthless Podcast released on Friday, Vance told hosts he was “particularly focused” on the subject and intends to use part of the […]
Omar Fateh faced racist trolling as he laid out his vision for the Minneapolis mayor race. Somalian-American Minnesota state senator Omar Fateh was called a ‘terrorist’, a lite version of Zohran Mamdani in the latest racist attack on social media as he laid out his vision as the Minneapolis mayoral candidate. The Democrat candidate said […]
The kingdom’s unemployment rate drops to a new low amid Vision 2030 reforms/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s overall unemployment rate including nationals and expatriates dropped to just 2.8% in Q1 2025, down from 3.5% in Q4 2024. Saudi nationals’ unemployment reached a historic low of 6.3%, ahead of the Vision 2030 target of 7%, prompting […]
Thrift shopping is gaining ground in the UAE as consumers look for affordable, stylish, and unique pieces that reflect conscious choices/ Image: instagram Luxury Towers, Thrift Treasures: The UAE’s Surprising Style Shift The UAE is known worldwide for its glossy skyscrapers, sprawling malls, and luxury shopping experiences. From the iconic Dubai Mall to the high-end […]
Dubai logged over 1.3 million real estate procedures in just six months, signaling unmatched transaction volume and investor confidence/ Image: Pexels Dubai real estate hit $117B in deals in H1 2025 — a 25% YoY rise. 125,000+ transactions and 1.3M procedures signal strong market liquidity. 59,000+ new investors, 45% of them UAE residents, entered the […]
Healthier meals, fusion menus, and premium food imports are defining how Gulf residents eat in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: GCC consumers are shifting toward healthier, experience-led dining, favouring plant-based, functional, and fusion cuisine. Technology is reshaping dining from digital menus and loyalty apps to cloud kitchens and delivery-first models. The region’s appeal for culinary tourism is […]
Young artists and athletes from around the world gather to celebrate culture and sports at Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai/ Representative Image TL;DR The Global Encounters Festival is a cultural and sports event by the Ismaili Muslim community, held in Dubai from July 20-27, 2025. It brings together over 4,000 young artists and athletes […]
