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UAE: Over 3,600 people convert to Islam in Dubai in first half of 2025 | World News

The Centre held 47 awareness and knowledge classes in H1 2025, benefiting over 1,400 participants, alongside enrolling 1,300+ students in programmes/ Image: IACAD More than 3,600 people converted to Islam in Dubai in the first half of 2025, while hundreds more engaged with Islamic educational programmes and interactive initiatives, reflecting the growing impact of the […]

UAE: Students must confirm university admissions and scholarships offers by August 11 | World News

Students should use UAE Pass to access the Ministry’s portal, complete all admission steps, and meet the August 11 deadline/ Image: MoHESR The UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has set August 11, 2025, as the final deadline for students to confirm university admissions and scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year. Alongside this, […]

What is Captagon? Saudi customs seize over 400,000 pills hidden in sheep wool at Haditha border | World News

Captagon is an illegal synthetic stimulant, originally developed in the 1960s, now widely abused and trafficked in the Middle East/ Image: ZATCA via Saudi Gazette Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has once again intercepted a major drug trafficking attempt, this time, 406,400 Captagon pills hidden inside sheep wool at the Haditha border […]

UAE: Hamdan Centre for Giftedness sends top students to prestigious Cambridge Pre-University Programme | World News

The Cambridge programme includes practical workshops in engineering, chemistry, medicine, and humanities to help students learn through real-world experience/ Image: X Students from the UAE’s Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, part of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, are currently taking part in the prestigious Pre-University Programme at the […]

UAE: Dubai-based athlete embarks on extreme 10,000km triathlon in 100 days for cancer ahead of T100 finale | World News

In his 100-day triathlon, Ghani swims 2km, bikes 80km, and runs 18km daily, battling extreme heat with expert nutrition/ image: Instagram With the Dubai T100 just 100 days away, Dubai-based endurance athlete Ghani Souleymane has launched an unprecedented triathlon mission, a 100-day physical and humanitarian effort covering 10,000 kilometers. As the region prepares for one […]

This African country has no mobile internet access; here’s the surprising truth behind its digital blackout | World News

In today’s digitally connected world, the idea of living without internet access seems almost impossible. We rely on the internet for everything — from communication to entertainment, education, and even daily financial transactions. However, one country stands apart from the global web: Eritrea. This East African nation remains largely disconnected, with extremely limited internet access, […]

Abu Dhabi welcomes UAE’s first-ever free K-Pop workshop with dance, vocals, video training this August | World News

Abu Dhabi is set to welcome a major cultural first: a free K-pop workshop open to youth, adults, and children. Spanning three days in August, the K-Pop Academy X DIMA Dream School will offer hands-on training in performance, vocals, and video creation, delivered directly by Korean industry professionals, including professors and student artists from one […]

What is Emirati Traveller Services Card: Why every UAE citizen going abroad should get one | World News

Travellers can instantly access all services by scanning the QR code linked to the Emirati Traveller Services Card anytime, anywhere/ Image: X (Screen Grab) The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced the Emirati Traveller Services Card, a comprehensive digital solution designed to enhance the travel experience of UAE citizens overseas. This one-stop service package […]

UAE: No more power banks on Emirates flights? What to know about new policy starting October 1 | World News

Power banks use lithium-ion batteries where ions move between electrodes; overheating or damage can cause thermal runaway, leading to fires/ Image generated using AI for illustrative and creative purposes Starting October 1, 2025, Emirates will implement a strict new safety policy prohibiting the use of power banks on all its flights. The measure aims to […]

Elon Musk’s Tesla Cybertruck to be hit by US Air Force in live missile tests | World News

The US Air Force is literally putting Elon Musk’s Cybertruck in its sights. Two of Tesla’s futuristic, stainless steel electric trucks will be purchased for live-fire missile tests at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. According to NY Post, the military says the vehicle’s unique angular design, stainless steel exoskeleton and advanced 48-volt […]