Applicants in the UAE can obtain a driving licence from age 17 by completing mandatory theory lessons, practical classes, and tests/Representative Image Getting a driving licence in the UAE is now easier and more accessible than ever, thanks to recent updates that allow 17-year-olds to apply for permits. Whether you’re planning to ride a motorcycle, […]
Dubai is preparing to host the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 from 7–11 February at Training City in Al Ruwayyah. Registration is now open for elite tactical units worldwide, offering teams a chance to sharpen counter-terrorism skills, test operational readiness, and exchange expertise with international peers. As global threats evolve, Dubai is preparing to host the […]
Steven Kenneth Bonnell II, popularly known as Destiny, is an American streamer and political commentator renowned for his blunt and often controversial opinions. Destiny recently drew widespread attention after describing the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, held at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, as “indistinguishable from a Nazi rally” on X (formerly Twitter). […]
The H-1B visa, introduced by the United States in 1990, has long been a pathway for highly skilled professionals from across the globe to contribute to America’s technology sector. Many of today’s tech leaders, including Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, and Satya Nadella, entered the US through this programme, allowing them to innovate, lead companies, and […]
US lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare visit to Beijing BANGKOK: A bipartisan group of US lawmakers pushed for more military-to-military dialogue in a meeting Sunday with China’s Premier Li Qiang, a rare congressional visit since the US-China relations soured. The last trip by a group of senators was in 2023, and Sunday’s […]
Seven gold miners found dead in Colombia (Pic credit: AP) BOGOTA: Rescue crews in Colombia found the bodies of seven gold miners trapped underground for more than a week, officials said Sunday.Teams with heavy equipment, firefighters and local residents made a frantic effort to reach the workers caught in the unlicensed mine in southwest Cauca […]
Saudi authorities deported 13,375 individuals and referred over 25,000 to their embassies for travel documents during the week-long crackdown/ Representative Image In a sweeping nationwide operation, Saudi Arabia has arrested more than 21,000 individuals in just seven days for violating residency, border, and labor laws. The Ministry of Interior announced a series of decisive enforcement […]
Saudi’s commitment to welcoming global talent through initiatives like the Premium Residency program. This program, including the “Gifted Residency,” offers exceptional individuals in arts, culture, and sports the unique opportunity to live and work in the Kingdom without the need for a sponsor, paving the way for a vibrant and diverse future. Saudi Arabia’s Premium […]
The new online tool on Sahel helps sponsors verify Visa 20 status, reducing visa rejections and streamlining domestic worker recruitment. To reduce administrative delays and prevent duplicate applications, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has introduced a new visa pre-verification feature for domestic workers (Visa 20) via the Sahel app. The move is part of a broader […]
