A Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill in the US Congress that would bring the H-1B visa programme to an end by 2027. The proposed law is titled the Ending Exploitative Imported Labour Exemptions Act or the EXILE Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Florida Congressman Greg Steube. If enacted, it […]
UAE public school registration opens February 9 for 2026–27 academic year, Ministry of Education announces/Representative Image Parents planning to place their children in UAE public schools next academic year will have a fixed window to complete enrolment, as the Ministry of Education opens registration from 9 February to 6 March 2026. Officials said applications will […]
AI expert Dr. Yampolskiy warns nearly all jobs could disappear by 2027, leaving few survivors/ Youtube A leading artificial intelligence researcher has issued a stark warning about the future of work, arguing that most human jobs could disappear within the next five years and that society may pass a technological point of no return by […]
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, left, and Steve Witkoff, right (AP file photos) Oman on Friday held separate talks with officials from Iran and the United States in Muscat, as tensions remain high over Iran’s nuclear programme.Oman’s foreign ministry said foreign minister Badr al-Busaidi met separately with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle […]
Dubai sees early light rain, humid nights and misty mornings today / Image: AI Dubai and parts of the UAE are under a weather pattern that brings light rain and cloudy skies, especially in the early hours of the morning. Local forecasters including the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) have forecast light rainfall on Friday, […]
There’s a Hindustani proverb that states: Hammam mein sab nange hain. The phrase refers to public bathhouses common in Persian, Mughal, or Ottoman societies. The phrase’s literal translation is: In a bathhouse, everyone is naked. The idea is that there’s no point pretending behind a veil of hypocrisy because, when the judgement comes, we are […]
Daniel’s Room Dubai Mall: Art, Coffee and Desserts Fusion in Fashion Avenue Dubai’s culinary and cultural landscape just got a bold new addition with the launch of Daniel’s Room at Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, a space where specialty coffee, limited-edition desserts and contemporary art coexist under one roof. The concept, created by artist Daniel Arsham, […]
Saif al‑Islam Gaddafi, the second‑eldest son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, Libyan officials and family sources confirmed on Tuesday. He was 53.Libyan media, his lawyer Khaled el‑Zaydi, and political representatives confirmed that Saif al‑Islam was assassinated in his home in Zintan, a town in north‑western Libya. According to a […]
A Brazilian influencer who publicly supported US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has been detained by US immigration authorities, despite previously insisting that only criminals were targeted for deportation.Júnior Pena, whose full name is Eustáquio da Silva Pena Júnior, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Saturday in New Jersey, according […]
He spent 1,500 hours per Defender, turning £8 million into vehicles selling £180,000–£320,000 each/ Image: Twisted In 2015, Charles Fawcett made a decision most of the car industry thought was reckless. After learning that Land Rover was ending production of the original Land Rover Defender, Fawcett placed a bulk order for 240 brand-new examples. At […]
