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Dubai New Year 2026: Fireworks, road closures, and public safety guidelines for downtown | World News

Dubai New Year’s Eve 2025 / Image: File Dubai is set to reclaim its crown for the world’s most dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration. The centerpiece, as always, is the Burj Khalifa, where Emaar has planned a record-breaking fusion of pyrotechnics, LED light displays, and synchronized fountain shows. This year, the “Brightest Show on Earth” […]

UAE overhauls higher education governance: Key changes that affect students | World News

UAE’s education law will transform universities, research and the job market / Image: @mohesr The UAE has enacted a new federal decree law on higher education and scientific research, issued under the authority of the federal government and overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), bringing sweeping changes to how universities, […]

Want remote jobs in Dubai in 2026? Here are 6 legit platforms offering AED 20,000+ salaries | World News

Dubai remote jobs paying AED 20,000 and above / AI Generated Image Dubai. The name alone conjures images of glittering skylines, incredible opportunities, and a lifestyle that’s hard to beat. But what if you could tap into Dubai’s thriving job market without even needing to be physically there every day? Remote work is booming, and […]

Eyeing 2028: JD Vance’s secret role in saving Trump from a Musk revolt | World News

Vice President JD Vance spent much of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House quietly trying to prevent an explosive political rupture with billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk. As Musk’s public criticism of the administration intensified and talk of a breakaway political movement grew louder, Vance emerged as a behind-the-scenes mediator, working to keep […]

Bahrain Golden Visa 2025: A lower-cost, tax-free path to long-term Gulf residency | World News

Compared with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain offers long-term residency with lower investment thresholds and fewer financial barriers to entry/ Representative Image For years, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have dominated conversations around long-term residency in the Gulf. But Bahrain has been moving steadily in the same direction, aligning itself with a wider regional […]

Silicon Valley ‘on the menu’: Trump’s AI czar David Sacks issues warning to big tech | World News

In a sharply worded social media post, David Sacks, now serving as President Donald Trump’s AI and crypto czar, warned that Silicon Valley is facing the consequences of its political choices. He said this follows years of heavy financial support for left-leaning political causes and institutions. Using a culinary metaphor, Sacks argued that many in […]

Dubai rents set to rise up to 6% in 2026, where to search for affordable homes | World News

Dubai rents climb in 2026, affordable areas explained / AI Illustration Dubai’s skyline isn’t the only thing reaching new heights. As we move into 2026, the city’s real estate market is entering a “mature phase” where high demand continues to push prices upward. Following years of double-digit jumps, experts are forecasting a more measured but […]

Dubai Aviation Career Fair 2026: How you can land a cabin crew or pilot job with Emirates, Etihad and Airbus | World News

UAE aviation careers take flight at GCAA headquarters / AI Generated Image The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE is organising a major aviation career fair in Dubai this January 21–22, 2026, at the Etihad Museum in Dubai, bringing industry opportunities under one roof. The event is expected to attract many aviation employers […]

Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah company after pilgrims arrive without promised accommodation | World News

The ministry said several pilgrims reached Saudi Arabia without secured lodging, despite accommodation being clearly documented in approved Umrah contracts Saudi authorities have suspended an Umrah company and its foreign agent after pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom without the accommodation promised in their approved travel programmes. The action, announced by the Ministry of Hajj and […]

Watch Video: Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan and his kids enjoy Emirati heritage planting at Ghamran Camp | World News

Sheikh Hamdan shares rare family moment in desert / Image: File In a rare and touching moment, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, spent quality time with his children, Sheikha and Rashid, at the Ghamran Camp desert heritage experience in Dubai. The visit brought delight to many online as […]