What’s cooking in the Gulf? Health, heritage and premium imports reshape GCC dining | World News

[ad_1] Healthier meals, fusion menus, and premium food imports are defining how Gulf residents eat in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: GCC consumers are shifting toward healthier, experience-led dining, favouring plant-based, functional, and fusion cuisine. Technology is reshaping dining from digital menus and loyalty apps to cloud kitchens and delivery-first models. The region’s appeal for culinary tourism […]

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Can you drive in UAE with GCC licence? Eligibility and exchange rules explained | World News

[ad_1] GCC nationals can drive in the UAE with their home licences as visitors but must exchange them upon gaining residency/ Representative Image TL;DR GCC nationals can drive in the UAE using their home country licence while visiting. Once a GCC national becomes a UAE resident, they must exchange their licence. License exchange is done […]

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Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ Alwaleed bin Khalid laid to rest; funeral prayer held in Riyadh | World News

[ad_1] Mourners gather in Riyadh for the funeral of Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid, known as the ‘Sleeping Prince’/ Image Composite: SPA/ File TL;DR Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal passed away on July 19 after being in a coma since 2005. The funeral was held on July 20 in Riyadh, attended by senior royals and […]

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Turkey’s Erdogan insists on Cyprus two-state solution | World News

[ad_1] Turkey’s Erdogan insists on Cyprus two-state solution (Pic: AP) NORTH NICOSIA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday reaffirmed his country’s support for a two-state solution in Cyprus, urging the international community to accept the Mediterranean island’s existing division.Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when a Turkish invasion followed a coup in Nicosia backed […]

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18-hour days, 1 week off: UAE Prime Minister’s relentless commitment to nation and people | World News

[ad_1] Sheikh Mohamed shares a heartfelt moment with UAE students, embodying leadership through connection/ Image : WAM TL;DR Sheikh Mohamed puts in long hours, yet still makes time for personal moments with everyday people. His leadership style is rooted in presence, not performance. Each meeting, whether with students or workers, shows consistency, humility, and care. […]

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UAE: Air Arabia wins bid to launch Saudi low-cost airline in Dammam, boosting Vision 2030 goals | World News

[ad_1] Air Arabia-led alliance to launch new low-cost Saudi airline from Dammam under Vision 2030/ Representative Image TL;DR Air Arabia, based in the UAE, will lead a new Saudi low-cost airline. The airline will be based in Dammam and fly to 81 destinations. It’s part of Saudi Arabia’s wider aviation push under Vision 2030. On […]

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Kuwait revokes 1,060 citizenship claims in largest-ever fraud crackdown | World News

[ad_1] Kuwaiti authorities intensify nationality investigations, revoking over 1,000 citizenships linked to forgery and fraud as part of a broader crackdown/Representative Image TL;DR: In July 2025, Kuwait’s nationality committee stripped 1,060 individuals of citizenship in a crackdown described as the largest of its kind. The fraud involved forged identity records, fabricated family trees, and dual-nationality […]

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Global Encounters Festival 2025: What it is, why it matters, and what’s new this year | World News

[ad_1] Young artists and athletes from around the world gather to celebrate culture and sports at Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai/ Representative Image TL;DR The Global Encounters Festival is a cultural and sports event by the Ismaili Muslim community, held in Dubai from July 20-27, 2025. It brings together over 4,000 young artists and […]

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Dubai car leasing in 2025: Costs, rules and best options for expats | World News

[ad_1] Car leasing remains a flexible and hassle-free option for expats navigating Dubai’s roads, with tailored plans and updated requirements in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Leasing a car in Dubai remains a cost-efficient option in 2025, particularly for expats and residents who seek flexibility, lower monthly costs, and minimal financial commitment compared to buying. Lease durations […]

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UAE’s upcoming fines and fees in 2025: Everything you need to know | World News

[ad_1] From stricter Emiratisation penalties to new nutrition grading rules: wave of updated fines and regulations in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Stricter Emiratisation fines for private firms came into force in July 2025. New nutrition labelling rules on packaged food products. Salik (toll) system expansion in Dubai, with new gates operational since June 2025. Expected changes […]

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