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UAE: Dh3,200 for students, tailored housing aid rolled out to support low-income Emirati families | World News

Low-income Emirati families without housing support receive tailored monthly allowances, while high-achieving university students with a GPA of 3.3+ get up to Dh3,200 monthly/ Representative image TL;DR The UAE has launched new housing and academic allowances for low-income Emirati families. Housing aid is tailored to family size and living conditions, for those without other government […]

How to get permanent residency in Qatar (2025): Eligibility, application steps, and key benefits explained | World News

Qatar emerges high with its Permanent Residency programme/Representative Image TL;DR: Qatar grants up to 100 permanent residency permits annually under Law No. (10) of 2018 issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI). Eligibility depends on continuous residence: 20 years if born abroad, or 10 years if born in Qatar. Must also meet Arab proficiency, good […]

Saudi Arabia’s unemployment falls to 2.8%: Here’s what’s changing in the job market | World News

The kingdom’s unemployment rate drops to a new low amid Vision 2030 reforms/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s overall unemployment rate including nationals and expatriates dropped to just 2.8% in Q1 2025, down from 3.5% in Q4 2024. Saudi nationals’ unemployment reached a historic low of 6.3%, ahead of the Vision 2030 target of 7%, prompting […]

UAE: Why nearly half of Dubai parents think online learning to continue in future | World News

Dubai schools offer blended learning options across the UAE as parents prefer online mode/Representative Image TL;DR: A Dubai Executive Council survey shows 48% of Dubai parents expect blended or online learning to remain part of schooling. A study by My Online Schooling with Cambridge International reports 83% of UAE parents support hybrid education models. UAE […]

Driving in Dubai: What are white points, how to earn and use them, key rules every driver must know | World News

Dubai’s White Points system grants 2 points per month to drivers with no violations, totaling 24 points annually for rewards/ Representative Image TL;DR Dubai drivers can earn up to 24 White Points per year by not committing any traffic, Salik, or parking violations. White Points can be used to cancel up to 12 black points, […]

What is Bahrainization? The Kingdom’s drive to localise jobs across multiple sectors | World News

Bahrainization has evolved into a structured national workforce strategy, backed by legal enforcement/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Bahrainization is Bahrain’s official workforce nationalization policy aimed at increasing Bahraini employment in the public and private sectors. It sets sector-specific ratios requiring companies to hire Bahraini nationals or face restrictions on government contracts and foreign worker permits. Employers benefit […]

Qatar: What makes Doha one of the most tax-friendly cities on earth | World News

Doha named 5th most tax-friendly city in the world in 2025/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Doha ranks 5th globally in the 2025 Tax-Friendly Cities Index by Multipolitan, ahead of Zurich, Hong Kong, and London Seven GCC cities, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Manama, Doha, Kuwait City, Riyadh, and Muscat made it to the top 20 Qatar’s tax regime includes […]

boAt launches in UAE: India’s top homegrown audio brand marks its Gulf market debut | World News

boAt launches full audio and wearable range in the UAE in July 2025, marking its first major Middle East expansion/Image: boAt TL;DR: boAt entered the UAE market in July 2025 as India’s top audio wearables brand and the world’s No. 3 per IDC rankings. The brand is offering its full range, including earbuds, headphones, speakers, […]

Since 2004: How Bahrain’s International Circuit put Middle East on global F1 map with its first race | World News

In April 2004, Bahrain became the first nation in the Middle East to host a Formula 1 race/Image: Instagram TL;DR: In April 2004, Bahrain became the first nation in the Middle East to host a Formula 1 race. The Bahrain International Circuit was designed and built in under 18 months at a cost of around […]

What’s thrifting like in UAE? Is secondhand shopping catching on in a country known for luxury? | World News

Thrift shopping is gaining ground in the UAE as consumers look for affordable, stylish, and unique pieces that reflect conscious choices/ Image: instagram Luxury Towers, Thrift Treasures: The UAE’s Surprising Style Shift The UAE is known worldwide for its glossy skyscrapers, sprawling malls, and luxury shopping experiences. From the iconic Dubai Mall to the high-end […]