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From minimum wage to tax-free income: How Qatar is helping Indian expats grow in 2025 | World News

Indian expat families in Qatar are building stable lives through work, education, and community/ Representative Image TL;DR Qatar is attracting Indian professionals with career growth, safety, and family-friendly living. Indian-run businesses are growing, with fewer barriers to ownership than before. Legal reforms have improved job flexibility and worker protections for Indian expats. For many Indians […]

Abu Dhabi tops global safety list: What the World can learn from UAE | World News

Abu Dhabi’s integrated security and community-focused policing keep it at the top of Numbeo’s global safety rankings for the ninth consecutive year/Image: Wikipedia TL;DR: Abu Dhabi tops Numbeo’s 2025 Crime Index as the world’s safest city. The UAE capital maintains this position for the ninth consecutive year since 2017. Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and […]

What’s cooking in the Gulf? Health, heritage and premium imports reshape GCC dining | World News

Healthier meals, fusion menus, and premium food imports are defining how Gulf residents eat in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: GCC consumers are shifting toward healthier, experience-led dining, favouring plant-based, functional, and fusion cuisine. Technology is reshaping dining from digital menus and loyalty apps to cloud kitchens and delivery-first models. The region’s appeal for culinary tourism is […]

Can you drive in UAE with GCC licence? Eligibility and exchange rules explained | World News

GCC nationals can drive in the UAE with their home licences as visitors but must exchange them upon gaining residency/ Representative Image TL;DR GCC nationals can drive in the UAE using their home country licence while visiting. Once a GCC national becomes a UAE resident, they must exchange their licence. License exchange is done via […]

Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ Alwaleed bin Khalid laid to rest; funeral prayer held in Riyadh | World News

Mourners gather in Riyadh for the funeral of Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid, known as the ‘Sleeping Prince’/ Image Composite: SPA/ File TL;DR Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal passed away on July 19 after being in a coma since 2005. The funeral was held on July 20 in Riyadh, attended by senior royals and officials. […]

Turkey’s Erdogan insists on Cyprus two-state solution | World News

Turkey’s Erdogan insists on Cyprus two-state solution (Pic: AP) NORTH NICOSIA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday reaffirmed his country’s support for a two-state solution in Cyprus, urging the international community to accept the Mediterranean island’s existing division.Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when a Turkish invasion followed a coup in Nicosia backed by […]

18-hour days, 1 week off: UAE Prime Minister’s relentless commitment to nation and people | World News

Sheikh Mohamed shares a heartfelt moment with UAE students, embodying leadership through connection/ Image : WAM TL;DR Sheikh Mohamed puts in long hours, yet still makes time for personal moments with everyday people. His leadership style is rooted in presence, not performance. Each meeting, whether with students or workers, shows consistency, humility, and care. Some […]

UAE: Air Arabia wins bid to launch Saudi low-cost airline in Dammam, boosting Vision 2030 goals | World News

Air Arabia-led alliance to launch new low-cost Saudi airline from Dammam under Vision 2030/ Representative Image TL;DR Air Arabia, based in the UAE, will lead a new Saudi low-cost airline. The airline will be based in Dammam and fly to 81 destinations. It’s part of Saudi Arabia’s wider aviation push under Vision 2030. On July […]

Kuwait revokes 1,060 citizenship claims in largest-ever fraud crackdown | World News

Kuwaiti authorities intensify nationality investigations, revoking over 1,000 citizenships linked to forgery and fraud as part of a broader crackdown/Representative Image TL;DR: In July 2025, Kuwait’s nationality committee stripped 1,060 individuals of citizenship in a crackdown described as the largest of its kind. The fraud involved forged identity records, fabricated family trees, and dual-nationality schemes […]

Global Encounters Festival 2025: What it is, why it matters, and what’s new this year | World News

Young artists and athletes from around the world gather to celebrate culture and sports at Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai/ Representative Image TL;DR The Global Encounters Festival is a cultural and sports event by the Ismaili Muslim community, held in Dubai from July 20-27, 2025. It brings together over 4,000 young artists and athletes […]