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Planning to buy a home in the UAE in 2026? Dubai debuts first fully digital home loan platform | World News

Yubi launches smart digital mortgage platform in UAE / AI Generated Image Dubai has welcomed a new way for people to apply for home loans with the official launch of Yubi Mortgage, a technology-powered mortgage platform. It’s the first consumer-focused offering from Yubi in the UAE and marks a major milestone in how mortgages are […]

UAE introduces amendments to corporate tax, VAT, and company laws | World News

The UAE approved amendments to corporate tax, VAT, and company laws, clarifying tax credits, easing VAT rules, and updating corporate structures/Representative Image The UAE has introduced a set of significant legislative changes covering corporate tax, value added tax (VAT), and the Commercial Companies Law. These amendments aim to make business operations simpler, reduce regulatory ambiguities, […]

UAE weather update: Rain and gusty winds expected today | World News

The UAE will see rain, gusty southeasterly winds, and cooler temperatures across several regions today/Representative Image Slight rain, cloudy skies, and gusty winds are expected across parts of the UAE today, Wednesday, 17 December, as temperatures dip slightly.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast overcast skies and intermittent rainfall for today. Some convective clouds […]

Jeddah University 2026 Postgraduate Admissions: Programs, fees and how to apply | World News

Jeddah University opens 2026 Postgraduate Admissions online now / Image: File Jeddah University has officially opened admissions for its postgraduate programs (Master’s and Ph.D.) for the academic year 2026. The announcement was made by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and International Cooperation, and applications are being accepted online through the university’s official admission portal. This […]

UAE: Dubai uses drones to clean traffic signals in RTA pilot project | World News

RTA uses drones to clean Dubai’s traffic signals/Image: X Cleaning traffic signals just got high-tech. Dubai’s RTA is using drones to make the job faster, safer, and greener, showing how innovation can improve even the smallest details of city life. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a pilot program to clean traffic signals […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new Hajj transport rules; fines up to SR100,000 ($27,000) | World News

The Royal Commission released a draft of strict Hajj transportation rules, including fines and permits/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is tightening rules for Hajj transportation to ensure safer and more reliable services for millions of pilgrims. The Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites has introduced draft regulations that define how transport providers must operate, […]

‘Horrific, anti-semitic’: Trump condemns Sydney Bondi Beach mass shooting; hits out at ‘radical Islamic terrorism’ | World News

US President Donald Trump (Photo credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach and offered his condolences to Australia following the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration that killed at least 15 people and left several injured. Trump said, “Let me take a moment to send the […]

Women drugged and raped by Colorado cardiologist on dates sue Tinder and Hinge for ‘accommodating rapists’ | World News

Six women who say they were drugged and raped by a former Colorado cardiologist have filed a civil lawsuit against Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, accusing the dating platforms of negligence and of “accommodating rapists” by allowing a known offender to remain active for years. The suit, filed in Denver district […]

Whether you are Jewish, Hindu or Christian..: Vivek Ramaswamy cites Bondi Beach attack to defend free worship in America | World News

Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy has invoked the deadly antisemitic attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach to underline what he described as America’s defining commitment to religious freedom, arguing that the right to worship without fear lies at the core of the country’s identity.In a video clip shared on X, Ramaswamy spoke about growing […]

From a 10-year-old girl to a Holocaust survivor: Who were the victims of the Bondi Beach attack | World News

The deadly shooting at Bondi Beach has left Australia and Jewish communities around the world in shock and mourning. At least 15 people were killed when gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah gathering by the sea, turning a celebration of faith and family into one of the country’s darkest days. As authorities continue their investigation, […]