[ad_1] At Sharjah Book Fair, visitors wearing VR headsets explore ancient Makkah streets and the Holy Kaaba/Representative Image Visitors to the Sharjah International Book Fair are now able to experience the heart of early Islam as never before. A new virtual reality (VR) installation, developed by Ana Al Madina, transports participants more than 1,400 years […]
[ad_1] Dubai boy, 7, sets record for dual Himalayan treks / Image credit: File photo Seven-year-old Ivan Krasiukov, a Grade 2 pupil at Bloom World Academy in Dubai, has been certified by Official World Record (OWR) Europe as the youngest person to complete both the Everest Base Camp 130-km trek (April 2024) and the Annapurna […]
[ad_1] Abu Dhabi Registration Authority issued 61 warnings and closed two shops after violations related to illegal tobacco sales near schools/ Image: X Abu Dhabi’s continued efforts to regulate tobacco and electronic cigarette sales have intensified with the closure of two commercial establishments and the issuance of numerous warnings and violations. These measures reflect the […]
[ad_1] When Zohran Mamdani swept into Gracie Mansion on a crisp November night in 2025, New Yorkers hailed the rise of a homegrown progressive. But a quiet confusion lingers online: was he born in New York—or anywhere in America at all?The answer is neither simple nor symbolic. And that’s precisely why it matters. The official […]
[ad_1] A silent protest at Rutgers University in New Jersey has ignited debate over how Hindu identity is being framed in academic spaces. Students, faculty members, and community supporters gathered outside Alexander Library as a lecture titled “Hindutva in America: A Threat to Equality and Religious Pluralism” took place inside. The protestors, many of whom […]
[ad_1] China extends visa exemption for Saudi citizens until December 31, 2026, enhancing travel and cooperation/Representative Image China has announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for Saudi citizens, a move aimed at deepening the growing economic, cultural, and tourism ties between the two nations. The extension, valid until December 31, 2026, is expected […]
[ad_1] Sharjah Islamic Bank completes $500 million, five-year Sukuk, reflecting strong global investor confidence/Image: WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has reinforced its standing in global capital markets with the successful issuance of a US$500 million senior unsecured Sukuk. The transaction, completed during a period of heightened market volatility and year-end liquidity pressures, highlights the bank’s […]
[ad_1] It was a euphoric night for Democrats and everyone who calls themselves liberal across the globe as Zohran Mamdani comprehensively beat the politician formerly known as Andrew Cuomo, who has been hanging on like an albatross around New York politics’ neck. Some had already found the “new Barack Obama,” a Godot-like figure the Democratic […]
[ad_1] Etihad Airways adds four new Abu Dhabi routes—Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong—boosting aviation growth/Image: WAM Etihad Airways has accelerated its growth trajectory with the launch of four new international routes over three consecutive days, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s status as a central aviation hub. The expansion adds thousands of seats to the airline’s network, […]
[ad_1] The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will hold Salat Al-Istisqa on 8th November in 125 mosques/Representative Image Kuwait is set to witness a rare gathering of the faithful on 8th November, as the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs calls on citizens and residents to participate in Salat Al-Istisqa, the prayer for rain. […]
