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

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 to […]

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

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 to […]

Egyptian police kill 2 suspected militants in a shootout | World News

Egyptian police kill 2 suspected militants in a shootout CAIRO: Egyptian police said they killed two suspected militants in a shootout Sunday during a raid on their hideout in Cairo’s twin city of Giza. The Interior Ministry said the suspected militants belonged to the Hasm movement, which is affiliated with the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. Hasm […]

Fire at Iran’s largest oil refinery: One killed at Abadan facility, several injured – watch | World News

Fire at Iran’s largest oil refinery: One killed at Abadan facility, several injured (Source: X/@IranIntl_En) A fire broke out at Iran’s oldest and largest oil refinery, state media reported on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday(local time) due to a leaky pump in an under-repair unit of the Abadan oil facility.The fire killed one worker […]

Dubai’s switch to cubic meters for water bills: Why it matters more this summer | World News

DEWA updates its billing units to cubic meters, aligning Dubai with global water measurement standards/Representative Image TL;DR: DEWA replaced gallons with cubic meters for water billing in March 2025. The change aligns with global standards and simplifies consumption tracking for residents. Summer months typically cause about 18% surge in water usage in the UAE, making […]

UAE: After 100 years, the Arab world set to witness a six min total solar eclipse in 2027 | World News

A rare total solar eclipse will darken skies above ancient landmarks in Luxor, Egypt, on August 2, 2027/ Image: File TL;DR On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross parts of North Africa and the Middle East. Cities like Luxor, Jeddah, and Benghazi will experience totality lasting over 6 minutes, the longest eclipse […]

UAE’s 2025 summer update: Flexible work, Armenia visa-free entry, and smoking alternatives | World News

UAE residents benefit from relaxed summer work schedules, visa-free travel to Armenia, and new health regulations to navigate the peak heat months of 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: UAE residents now enjoy visa-free travel to Armenia for 90 days within a 180-day period. Flexible summer work schedules adopted by Dubai and Ajman to support employee well-being during […]

Who was ‘Sleeping Prince’ Al-Waleed of Saudi Arabia? Dies after 20 years in coma | World News

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” passed away on July 19, 2025, after spending nearly two decades in a coma. Born into the powerful House of Saud, his story drew national attention and global sympathy following a devastating car accident in 2005 that left him unresponsive […]

GTA V finally launches in Saudi Arabia and UAE after 12 years since release: Is the game censored? | World News

GTA V’s release was made possible by a newly introduced 21+ age rating, higher than the global standard 18+ used elsewhere GTA V and GTA Online officially launched in Saudi Arabia and UAE on July 17, 2025, after a 12-year delay. The game is uncensored and available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with a newly […]

Prince Al-Waleed, Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince,’ passes Away: What left him in a 20-year coma? | World News

At age 15, Prince Al-Waleed suffered a severe brain injury in a 2005 car crash that caused his coma/ Image: X Prince Al-Waleed was a Saudi royal known as the “Sleeping Prince.” He fell into a coma after a serious car accident in 2005 at age 15. He remained in a coma for nearly 20 […]