[ad_1] Bahrain is ranked 3rd in the Arab world and 38th globally in 2025 UNHD Report/Image: Shutterstock Bahrain has achieved a notable position in the 2025 Human Development Report issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ranking third among Arab countries and 38th worldwide with a Human Development Index (HDI) score of 0.899. This […]
[ad_1] Abu Dhabi completed 1,090 organ transplants since 2017 under the Hayat programme, including 290 in 2024 across four hospitals/Image: WAM In a landmark achievement that underscores Abu Dhabi’s rise as a centre of advanced medical care, the Emirate has successfully completed over 1,000 organ transplants through its national organ donation programme ‘Hayat’. As of […]
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia prohibits unmarried couples from cohabiting, but recent leniency for foreigners and tourists signals cautious legal evolution/ Image: Instagram Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent engagement to Georgina Rodríguez has drawn renewed attention to Saudi Arabia’s strict cohabitation laws. Despite longstanding legal prohibitions against unmarried couples living together, the football star and his partner have openly […]
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia prohibits unmarried couples from cohabiting, but recent leniency for foreigners and tourists signals cautious legal evolution/ Image: Instagram Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent engagement to Georgina Rodríguez has drawn renewed attention to Saudi Arabia’s strict cohabitation laws. Despite longstanding legal prohibitions against unmarried couples living together, the football star and his partner have openly […]
[ad_1] Cash and valuables above dh60,000 must be declared/Representative Image Travellers entering or leaving the UAE with cash, jewellery, precious stones, or goods exceeding a total value of Dh60,000 ($16,300) must complete a mandatory online customs disclosure through the official Afseh platform. This streamlined process, now digital across major airports, enhances transparency and security at […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
