Entrepreneurs from India, Europe, Africa, and the US are increasingly choosing Gulf cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha to launch and grow their ventures/Representative Image TL;DR: Founders of startups are increasingly moving away from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America to the Gulf. The major draw factors are tax-free salaries, complete foreign ownership, and long-term […]
TL;DRThe UAE is made up of seven emirates, each ruled by a royal family.Six dynasties rule the seven emirates (Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah share one).The rulers sit on the UAE’s highest authority, the Federal Supreme Council.The United Arab Emirates is made up of seven emirates, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras […]
Mettel launches new Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes; carries a glucose monitor and an insulin pump (Pic credit: Barbie/Instagram) The latest addition to Barbie’s Fashionistas line is not a runway model but a real‑world rendition. Dressed in a sky‑blue polka‑dot crop top, matching ruffled miniskirt and chunky heels, the new Barbie carries an insulin […]
Mettel launches new Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes; carries a glucose monitor and an insulin pump (Pic credit: Barbie/Instagram) The latest addition to Barbie’s Fashionistas line is not a runway model but a real‑world rendition. Dressed in a sky‑blue polka‑dot crop top, matching ruffled miniskirt and chunky heels, the new Barbie carries an insulin […]
Mettel launches new Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes; carries a glucose monitor and an insulin pump (Pic credit: Barbie/Instagram) The latest addition to Barbie’s Fashionistas line is not a runway model but a real‑world rendition. Dressed in a sky‑blue polka‑dot crop top, matching ruffled miniskirt and chunky heels, the new Barbie carries an insulin […]
Saudi Arabia introduces a skill-based permit system, transforming the expat workforce/Image: File TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s new visa policy now considers skills, experience, and salary. Expats are grouped into three levels: high-skilled, skilled, and basic.This change joins with Vision 2030 and big national projects like NEOM and Qiddiya. While professionals may benefit from this system, it […]
US Texas flash floods: Death toll climbs over 100; 160 still missing Over 160 people remain missing after the deadly flash floods hit Texas during the July Fourth weekend, killing over 100, said Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday.The count of unaccounted people in the Texas floods has nearly tripled since last quoted on Sunday, when […]
UAE rescue vessel arrives at the damaged Magic Seas cargo ship after Houthi attack in the Red Sea/ Image: File TL;DRYemen’s Houthi rebels attacked the cargo ship Magic Seas in the Red Sea with drones, missiles, and explosive boats, forcing the crew to abandon ship.The UAE rescued all 22 crew members after the attack.This is […]
A visa run is a fully legal and widely practiced method to extend your stay in the UAE, as long as it’s done through the proper channels and within immigration guidelines./ Image: VisaRun.ae TL;DR: Visa runs are a legitimate and convenient way to extend your UAE stay. By exiting to Oman or nearby countries and […]
Maryam is Sheikh Maktoum’s fourth daughter, joining her three sisters in Dubai’s growing royal family/ Image: maktoum.ae Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, has welcomed his fourth child, a baby girl named Maryam, in the latest addition to Dubai’s growing royal family this […]
