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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
An Indian man in Salmi, Kuwait, was sentenced to death for brutally murdering his wife/Representative Image A marital dispute turned deadly in the Salmi, Kuwait, area after an Indian man killed his wife inside their home, a crime that later resulted in a death sentence.Arab Times Kuwait reported that the Criminal Court, under the supervision […]
Federal law in UAE ensures care and rights for parentless children / AI Generated Image The UAE Government has issued Federal Decree-Law No. (12) of 2025, a major legal reform focused on children of unknown parentage, that is, children whose biological parents are not legally identified or known. This law strengthens how the country cares […]
Saudi Arabia partners with US Archer to launch futuristic VTOL air taxis, transforming urban city travel/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is taking a major step to transform urban travel by launching air taxi services in its major cities. Partnering with US based Archer Aviation, the Kingdom is establishing the regulatory framework, safety systems, and operational infrastructure […]
Saudi creator Abu Marda dies in tragic crash / Image: File Saudi Arabia’s social media community was plunged into shock and sorrow following the sudden death of prominent content creator Abdullah bin Marda’ Al Atif Al-Qahtani, widely known by his affectionate nickname, “Abu Marda’.” The popular personality, who was just 27 years old, was killed […]
