UAE: Dubai becomes first middle east government to Join Gamescom 2025 gaming showcase | World News

[ad_1] DPG33 aims to create 30,000 gaming jobs and add $1 billion to Dubai’s GDP by 2033 through innovation and partnerships/Image: WAM DPG33’s presence at Gamescom 2025 marks a historic milestone for the Middle East’s gaming industry. For the first time, a regional government pavilion will feature prominently at this global event, representing Dubai’s rapid […]

Cybersecurity now mandatory: UAE schools to teach cybersecurity across all grades from 2025 | World News

[ad_1] Ministry of Education will introduce cybersecurity lessons for students from Grade 1 to 12/Representative Image In a major educational reform, the UAE Ministry of Education will introduce cybersecurity lessons for students from Grade 1 to 12 starting in the 2025–26 academic year, aiming to cultivate digital safety and resilience as core competencies for the […]

UAE 2025 travel alert: Banned items in hand luggage at Dubai and Sharjah airports | World News

[ad_1] What you can and cannot carry on board/Representative Image Travellers flying through Dubai and Sharjah airports must adhere to strict regulations regarding banned and restricted items in their hand luggage. These rules are enforced rigorously to ensure passenger safety, comply with international aviation standards, and facilitate smooth security checks. Understanding what you can and […]

Saudi Arabia: More than 70% of citizens are under 35, says new government report | World News

[ad_1] According to GASTAT’s 2024 report, 71% of Saudi citizens are under 35, with a national median age of 23.5 years/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s population remains overwhelmingly young, with new official data showing that more than seven in ten citizens are under the age of 35. The figures come from the Saudi Family Statistics Report […]

‘No world free from Trump’s cruelty’: Zohran Mamdani launches tour in NYC linking Andrew Cuomo with US President; says they are ‘far too similar’

[ad_1] Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani (AP) NYC democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani kicked off a tour in the city’s five boroughs on Monday, emphasizing a key message that connects former governor Andrew Cuomo with US President Donald Trump. “There is no world that will be free from Trump’s cruelty,” Mamdani stated, cautioning that Trump’s […]

UAE: Why electric vehicle insurance costs are now 72% higher than petrol cars | World News

[ad_1] Electric vehicles in the UAE face 72% higher insurance costs due to expensive battery repairs, limited service centers, and flood-related claims/Representative Image Electric vehicles (EVs) in the UAE are gaining significant traction, but their insurance premiums remain substantially higher than those of petrol cars averaging 72% more. This cost disparity, driven by repair complexities […]

Think before you comment in UAE: Posting negative comments online can cost you AED 500,000 | World News

[ad_1] UAE has intensified its enforcement of laws against negative, abusive, and defamatory comments on social media/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates has recently intensified its enforcement of laws against negative, abusive, and defamatory comments on social media platforms, signaling a strict legal environment for online speech. Authorities across the UAE, including police in Sharjah […]

Elon Musk wants to sell electricity to UK homes while Tesla sales plunge; here’s why | World News

[ad_1] Elon Musk is setting his sights on the UK energy market, announcing plans for Tesla to sell electricity directly to households. The move comes as Tesla faces a significant sales drop in the country, with July 2025 figures showing a 60% decline compared to the same month last year. Musk’s energy push signals a […]

UAE: Healthcare licensing in UAE to be fully unified and digital by 2026, serving 200,000+ professionals | World News

[ad_1] By 2026, UAE will launch an AI-powered platform unifying healthcare licensing across all emirates to streamline 200,000+ registrations/image: Mohap The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has unveiled plans to launch a National Unified Digital Platform by Q2 2026, aimed at simplifying healthcare professional licensing across the UAE. By integrating all federal and local […]

Muharram 2025 update: Over 60 million visit Makkah and Madinah’s holy mosques | World News

[ad_1] During Muharram, the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia received over 60 million worshippers/Image: File During the Islamic month of Muharram in 1447 AH (June-July 2025), over 60 million worshippers visited the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia, encompassing the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina. According to the General […]