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UAE launches its first Licensed Sports Wagering and iGaming Website | World News

UAE enters regulated online sports betting market officially / AI Generated Image The United Arab Emirates has taken a major step into the world of regulated online gaming and sports betting with the launch of its first licensed internet gaming and sports wagering website. The platform, called Play971, is officially authorised and regulated by the […]

UAE Launches Emirates Medical Centre in Gaza to Enhance Healthcare Services | World News

The UAE opened Emirates Medical Centre in Gaza, providing emergency care, primary healthcare, and medical supplies/Image: WAM In a major step to strengthen healthcare in the Gaza Strip, the UAE has inaugurated the Emirates Medical Centre in Khan Younis, aiming to deliver urgent medical care and comprehensive health support to those in need. The move […]

Saudi Arabia to allow foreigners to own property from 2026 under new law, except in four major cities | World News

Starting 2026, foreigners can own Saudi property, excluding Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Riyadh cities/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is allowing foreign nationals to own real estate under a new legal framework set to take effect in January 2026, clearly defining where foreigners can buy property, what types of real estate they can own, and the legal […]

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed awards Great Arab Minds honour to Palestinian architect Suad Al-Amri | World News

Dubai Ruler Honours Suad Al-Amri at Great Arab Minds / Image: File In a landmark moment for architecture and cultural heritage, Dr. Suad (also spelled Souad) Al-Amri, a Palestinian architect and heritage conservationist, has been honored with the Great Arab Minds Award in the Architecture & Design category for 2025. Presented by Sheikh Mohammed bin […]

UAE weather update: Dubai Police issue safety warning as rain, and wind risks increase | World News

Dubai Police issue weather alert urging public caution / AI Generated Image On the evening of Saturday, 13 December 2025, the Dubai Police General Command issued a public safety alert to everyone in the emirate. The message, sent directly to mobile phones and shared across media, warned that unstable and rainy weather was expected, and […]

Dubai parking scam alert: Fake QR codes could steal your bank details | World News

Fake QR codes on Dubai parking signs can steal personal and bank details if scanned unknowingly/Representative Image A new scam has surfaced in Dubai’s parking areas, where scammers are placing fake QR codes on parking signages to trick drivers into making payments through fraudulent links. These counterfeit codes can capture personal and banking information, exposing […]

‘Imagine the smell’: Why Cline AI head’s anti-India comment was neither a joke nor neutral | World News

When a single-line reply under a hackathon photo set off a storm on X, many outside the Indian and South Asian tech community initially dismissed the reaction as overblown. The phrase was short, vague and, to some, easily explained away as a crude joke about long hours and crowded rooms. But for many Indians in […]

Here’s how much salary you need to live in Dubai in 2026: Rent, groceries, and monthly expenses | World News

Dubai city/Representative Image Thinking of moving to Dubai in 2026? Wondering about how much everything will cost and what your monthly expenses might look like? Here is a complete guide breaking down the cost of living in Dubai, including rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, and leisure, so you can plan smart and live comfortably. Why Dubai […]

US travel ban hits top talent: Iranian biologist with more than 200 citations forced to abandon Harvard postdoc | World News

For nearly a year, Delaram Pouyabahar planned her next academic step around a postdoctoral position at Harvard University. Interviews, fellowship applications, visa paperwork and a consular interview in Toronto were all completed. Then, in early June 2025, a new US travel ban quietly brought those plans to a halt.The policy, announced on June 4, expanded […]

UAE Ministry declares Midocean University graduates ineligible for employment | World News

UAE Ministry announces Midocean University degrees not accepted for jobs / Image: @mohesr The UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has issued a prominent warning that all academic qualifications issued by Midocean University will no longer be recognised in the UAE. This means graduates of that university cannot use their degrees for […]