Saudi Arabia issued new guidelines banning all advertising and promotional activities during the distribution of iftar meals/Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has issued new guidelines banning all advertising and promotional activities during the distribution of iftar meals at the Grand Mosque in Mecca […]
Consumer Price Index in Kuwait rose 2.39% year-on-year in July 2025/Image: File Kuwait’s consumer price index (CPI) recorded a significant increase of 2.39% in July 2025 compared to the same month the previous year, according to data from the Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau (CSB). The rise reflects inflationary pressure primarily driven by higher prices in […]
Oman’s hospitality sector experienced robust growth in the first half of 2025/Representative Image Oman’s hospitality sector experienced robust growth in the first half of 2025, with hotel revenues rising by 18% coinciding with a 1.14 million increase in tourist arrivals. The surge reflects the country’s growing appeal as a travel destination and effective tourism development […]
Health Magazine has introduced an independent evaluation process for Health Awards 2025 nominations through a partnership with global consultancy Knight Frank./Image: X via Gulf Today Health Magazine and Thumbay Media have partnered with global consultancy Knight Frank to oversee a fully independent evaluation process for the Health Awards 2025. The collaboration aims to reinforce transparency, […]
In 2024, over 800,000 people in Saudi Arabia donated blood, as the Kingdom pushes for 100% voluntary donations/ Image:SPA Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, donated blood on Thursday to launch the Kingdom’s annual national blood donation campaign. The act was described by […]
Kuwait has temporarily blocked Roblox/Image Credit: X Kuwait’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has temporarily blocked the online game Roblox, following mounting public complaints and concerns for child safety. The action comes amid warnings from parents and public organizations about harmful content and unsafe practices impacting young users.TL;DR: Kuwait’s CITRA temporarily blocks Roblox […]
In a strategic move to counter a deepening economic downturn and accelerate long-term development, Botswana has signed a $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings. The deal, encompassing multiple high-impact sectors, positions Botswana as a key partner in Qatar’s growing African investment strategy led by royal family member Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin […]
Suhail is visible naked eye in Saudi Arabia from August to September, southeast horizon, before sunrise, in dark, clear skies away from lights/ Representative image Every year, as the brutal summer heat begins to wane, eyes across the Arabian Peninsula turn skyward in anticipation of a celestial sign: Suhail. This year, with temperatures soaring to […]
Georgia-based Healthcare CEO loses job: Defends wife’s racist slurs at Jewish neighbour; viral video sparks outrage (Source: Instagram/@Lubin5143) A heated neighbourhood dispute in Georgia has spiraled into a public controversy after a healthcare entrepreneur was fired for defending his wife’s racist tirade against their neighbor, whose daughter was killed while serving in Israel. Mark Bouyzk, […]
Donald Trump renews calls to free Tina Peters; threatens ‘harsh measures’ if not released President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed his demand to free Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted for breaching election equipment in 2020 presidential election. He warned that “harsh measures” would follow if she was not released. “FREE TINA PETERS, a […]
