Kuwait arrests 15 over Ya Hala raffle scandal involving bribery, forgery, and prize manipulation/Representative Image Kuwait is facing a high-stakes scandal that threatens public trust in commercial promotions. Fifteen men and women have been arrested over allegations of rigging the “Ya Hala Draws,” part of the widely popular Kuwait Shopping Festival. Authorities say the scheme […]
Explore Dubai Free Zones for 100% foreign ownership, tax advantages, and multi zone operations with the Free Zone passport/Representative Image Dubai has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs and investors. Its network of Free Zones offers a simple, tax-friendly, and fully foreign owned business environment, making it easier than ever for […]
Sheikh Hamdan drives Dubai’s future with new residential, family, and digital development initiatives/Image: WAM Dubai is taking bold steps to shape its future with people and families at the heart of its growth. A series of new policies and strategic plans, approved by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aim to transform […]
Saudi Arabia and Qatar launch 785km high speed electric rail, cutting Riyadh-Doha travel to two hours/Representative Image Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced a landmark high speed electric rail project that will slash travel time between Riyadh and Doha to just two hours while creating more than 30,000 jobs. The ambitious 785 kilometer railway will […]
It was a cold and quiet night on 8 March 2014 when a routine Malaysia Airlines flight lifted off from Kuala Lumpur, bound for Beijing. The Boeing 777 carried 227 passengers and 12 crew members, beginning what should have been an ordinary red-eye journey across Asia. The aircraft departed at 12:41 a.m., slicing into the […]
Bridge Summit 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi, declaring a new era for global media / Image: File Abu Dhabi’s BRIDGE Summit opened today (Dec 8, 2025), bringing together creators, platforms, investors and stars to map how AI, creators and global storytelling will reshape media. The three-day event mixes headliner keynotes, hands-on sessions and dealmaking, […]
There are celebrity announcements, political announcements, and then there are the rare moments when the universe decides to mash genres together just to see what happens. Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry going Instagram official falls squarely into that last category. In one soft-lit selfie from Tokyo, the former Canadian prime minister and the global pop […]
Madinah students move to online learning at Taibah / Image: Taibah University The academic routine at Taibah University in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, saw a sudden, mandatory shift this week, prioritizing the safety of its community over traditional classroom attendance. Taibah’s notice cites National Center of Meteorology reports as the reason for the suspension; students were […]
Red weather alerts issued as heavy rain hits Saudi / AI Generated Image The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent and severe weather alert, placing eight regions across Saudi Arabia under Red, Orange, and Yellow warnings due to imminent hazardous conditions. Residents are strongly advised to prepare immediately for heavy rainfall, dangerous […]
Qatar Airways names Hamad Al-Khater as new CEO / Image: QatarAirways Qatar Airways Group announced that Hamad Ali Al-Khater has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, 7 December 2025. The appointment was published in a short corporate statement and posted on the airline’s official channels; it replaced Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, who led […]
