Kuwait offers one of the world’s fastest visas, issued in just 5 minutes | World News

[ad_1] Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah outlines Kuwait’s reform vision, emphasising openness, security, and administrative modernisation/Image: X Kuwait now provides one of the world’s fastest entry visas, which can be issued in just five minutes. The move reflects the country’s broader efforts to modernise administrative procedures, strengthen security, and streamline residency and visitor processes. These reforms […]

Saudi Arabia: King Salman calls on citizens to perform Istisqa prayer for rain on 13 November | World News

[ad_1] King Salman calls on citizens to join Istisqa prayer, uniting the Kingdom in a plea for rain/Representative Image In a call resonant with faith and tradition, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has urged Muslims across Saudi Arabia to perform the Istisqa prayer on Thursday, 13 November. The prayer, deeply rooted in […]

Why the UAE deliberately sank 3 ships: Is it good for the ocean’s ecosystem? | World News

[ad_1] Inchcape 1, sunk off Al Aqah in 2001, has transformed into a thriving marine habitat, attracting divers with its diverse marine life/ Image: vipdivingdubai Why the UAE deliberately sank 3 ships: Is it bad for the ocIn a unique blend of environmental stewardship and ecotourism, the UAE has deliberately sunk three ships off its […]

US govt shutdown set to end? Moderate Dems break ranks; what happens next | World News

[ad_1] President Donald Trump talks with reporters upon his arrival at the White House in Washington, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) The United States appears closer to ending the longest government shutdown in its history, after a group of moderate senators broke ranks and voted late Sunday to advance a short-term spending […]

‘Is that you?’: How 15-year-old ‘detective’ realised he was star of the Louvre heist | World News

[ad_1] Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux poses with an Associated Press photo of him outside the Louvre on the day of the crown jewels heist, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Rambouillet, south of Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) It began, as all great French absurdities do, with a robbery that felt like theatre. Eight imperial jewels vanished […]

Your ultimate guide to Kuwait’s Winter Wonderland 2025: Tickets, 70 rides, and how to visit | World News

[ad_1] Winter Wonderland Kuwait returns bigger with new rides / Image credit: File Kuwait’s most awaited winter attraction is back and bigger than ever. The fourth season of Winter Wonderland Kuwait has officially opened its doors, promising more rides, more entertainment, and more festive fun for families, teens, and thrill-seekers. Whether you’re planning your first […]

Anti-Trump bias? Hamas controversy? Why BBC Director-General Tim Davie had to resign | World News

[ad_1] FILE – BBC Director-General Tim Davie is pictured at BBC World Service offices in London, Thursday, April 28, 2022. (Hannah McKay/Pool via AP, File) BBC Director-General Tim Davie resigned after a week of mounting controversies that left the public broadcaster reeling. His exit, alongside BBC News chief Deborah Turness, followed outrage over a Panorama […]

UAE Historic moment: Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais makes history as first woman to lead UN Tourism | World News

[ad_1] UAE’s Shaikha Al Nowais Makes History Leading UN Tourism / Image Credit: UN Tourism In a landmark moment for the United Arab Emirates and the global travel industry, Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has been nominated as the first-ever woman to lead UN Tourism in its 50-year history. Her nomination was confirmed during the 123rd […]

What happened to UAE’s Iceberg Project? The ambitious plan to haul a gigantic Antarctic iceberg to the coast of Fujairah | World News

[ad_1] The UAE Iceberg Project planned to tow a massive Antarctic iceberg 6,480 nautical miles to Fujairah but faced major challenges and remains unfulfilled/ Ai generated illustration In a region where rain is rare and water more precious than oil, the United Arab Emirates once had its sights set on an audacious engineering marvel: towing […]

Oman extends expat resident card validity up to a maximum of 10 years – what changed and what it means | World News

[ad_1] Oman extends expat resident card validity to 10 years / AI-generated illustration Oman’s Royal Oman Police (ROP) has amended the executive rules for civil status so resident identity cards for expatriates can have longer validity, now up to 10 years in some cases, and Omani national ID cards are extended to 10 years as […]