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‘In shock!’ Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado reacts; honoured for work on democratic rights in Venezuela

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado (File photo) Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado expressed her astonishment upon learning that she had received the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, In the video shared with AFP by her press team, Machado exclaimed, “I’m in shock!” during a telephone conversation with Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who succeeded […]

Dubai deploys 63 new ‘City Inspectors’ to start work on food, sanitation, safety and compliance checks | World News

Dubai’s 63 City Inspectors are now on the ground, checking restaurants, public spaces, construction sites, and other key city services/ Image: DXB Media office X Dubai Municipality has launched an ambitious and pioneering programme called the ‘City Inspector’ initiative. This marks the first time the city has introduced a certified and integrated inspection system aimed […]

Three scientists win Physics Nobel for work that paved way for cellphones

File photo: US scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis STOCKHOLM: US-based scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for “experiments that revealed quantum physics in action”, paving the way for the development of the next generation of digital technologies. “There is no advanced technology today […]

Trio gets Nobel Prize in Medicine for work on immune system

File photo: Mary Brunkow, Shimon Sakaguchi and Fred Ramsdell STOCKHOLM: US scientists Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi from Japan won the 2025 Nobel Prize for medicine Monday for work shedding light on how the immune system spares healthy cells, creating openings for possible new cancer and autoimmune disease treatments.Their work laid the […]

JPMorgan’s top economists warn on H-1B visa fee hike: ‘Could slash 5,500 work visas monthly’ | World News

JPMorgan economists Michael Feroli and Abiel Reinhart have raised concerns over the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s executive order introducing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. Their report predicts that the policy could reduce the number of work authorisations in the US by up to 5,500 per month. This estimate is based […]

‘My experience with H-1B racism’: US techie recalls great interviews followed by rejection, ‘Indians feel entitled to work here’

US techie’s rant against H-1B goes viral on Teamblind. A US techie shared the experience of giving interviews for Meta and Amazon and getting rejected at both, as there were majorly Indians on the interview board. Calling it H-1B racism, the techie wrote on Teamblind: “So before any H1Bs say that Americans are racist, please […]

Saudi Work Permit Classification for Foreign Workers explained: What expats and employers must know | World News

The Work Permit Classification is implemented in two phases: first for current non-Saudi workers from July 5, 2025, then new arrivals August 3, 2025/ Representative Image In a major shift from the decades-old, one-size-fits-all work visa system, Saudi Arabia has launched a new skill-based classification for work permits. Effective July 5th 2025, this policy divides […]

The 13 official UAE Work Permits: Complete details on eligibility, requirements, explained | World News

The UAE offers 13 distinct work permits, each with specific eligibility, validity, and application requirements/Representative Image The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) offers 13 distinct types of work permits to accommodate a wide range of employment needs. From full-time and part-time work to freelance and training roles, these permits ensure legal employment […]

UAE to end midday work ban after three-month summer heat protection campaign with 99% compliance | World News

UAE enforces Midday Work Ban from June 15 to September 15, banning outdoor work from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM/ Representative image The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has officially concluded the 2025 cycle of the Midday Break policy as of September 15, with a 99% compliance rate recorded nationwide. Introduced to […]

Want to study, work or settle in UAE? Don’t skip the Certificate of Equivalency: Here’s How to apply step by step | World News

Without a UAE Certificate of Equivalency, foreign degrees are not officially recognized, blocking university admissions, professional licensing, and Golden Visa eligibility/ Representative Image Whether you’re moving to the UAE to advance your career, begin university, or apply for long-term residency like the Golden Visa, one document is key to unlocking your future: the Certificate of […]