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Mass murder, hijack or glitch? The story of flight MH370 which disappeared from the world just minutes after take-off | World News

It was a cold and quiet night on 8 March 2014 when a routine Malaysia Airlines flight lifted off from Kuala Lumpur, bound for Beijing. The Boeing 777 carried 227 passengers and 12 crew members, beginning what should have been an ordinary red-eye journey across Asia. The aircraft departed at 12:41 a.m., slicing into the […]

Bridge Summit 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with Idris Elba and global media leaders: Key highlights | World News

Bridge Summit 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi, declaring a new era for global media / Image: File Abu Dhabi’s BRIDGE Summit opened today (Dec 8, 2025), bringing together creators, platforms, investors and stars to map how AI, creators and global storytelling will reshape media. The three-day event mixes headliner keynotes, hands-on sessions and dealmaking, […]

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry make it Instagram official: A cheat-sheet to their romance | World News

There are celebrity announcements, political announcements, and then there are the rare moments when the universe decides to mash genres together just to see what happens. Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry going Instagram official falls squarely into that last category. In one soft-lit selfie from Tokyo, the former Canadian prime minister and the global pop […]

Saudi Arabia: Taibah University suspends in-person classes across Madinah region | World News

Madinah students move to online learning at Taibah / Image: Taibah University The academic routine at Taibah University in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, saw a sudden, mandatory shift this week, prioritizing the safety of its community over traditional classroom attendance. Taibah’s notice cites National Center of Meteorology reports as the reason for the suspension; students were […]

Saudi weather alert: Red warnings issued as heavy rain sweeps across 8 regions today | World News

Red weather alerts issued as heavy rain hits Saudi / AI Generated Image The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent and severe weather alert, placing eight regions across Saudi Arabia under Red, Orange, and Yellow warnings due to imminent hazardous conditions. Residents are strongly advised to prepare immediately for heavy rainfall, dangerous […]

Meet Hamad Ali Al-Khater, the newly appointed CEO of Qatar Airways | World News

Qatar Airways names Hamad Al-Khater as new CEO / Image: QatarAirways Qatar Airways Group announced that Hamad Ali Al-Khater has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, 7 December 2025. The appointment was published in a short corporate statement and posted on the airline’s official channels; it replaced Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, who led […]

Bahraini rapper Flipperachi makes waves in bollywood with FA9LA track in Dhurandhar | World News

Bahraini rapper Flipperachi’s track FA9LA featured in Bollywood’s Dhurandhar, boosting his international recognition/Image: Instagram Flipperachi, Bahrain’s rising Khaleeji hip-hop star, is capturing Indian audiences’ attention after his track FA9LA found its way into the recently released Bollywood spy thriller Dhurandhar. The collaboration marks a significant crossover moment for the artist, whose music has been steadily […]

UAE imposes penalties of up to Dh5,000 on businesses violating e-invoicing guidelines | World News

Businesses in the UAE must comply with e-invoicing or face Dh5,000 penalties/Representative Image The UAE is setting a clear deadline for businesses to adopt electronic invoicing, with substantial penalties for delays or non-compliance. From July 2026, every invoice, credit note, and system notification will carry financial consequences, underscoring the government’s drive for accuracy, transparency, and […]

UAE aims to produce 60 trillion AI tokens: What are AI tokens and why they matter | World News

UAE’s Stargate AI Campus set to produce 60 trillion tokens, turning data into global intelligence/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates is aiming to redefine the global AI landscape by planning to produce a staggering 60 trillion AI tokens at its Stargate AI campus in Abu Dhabi. Omar Al Olama, the UAE’s Minister of State for […]

Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Hajj rolls out new Nusk Card rules for domestic and international pilgrims | World News

Nusk Al-Umrah card offers digital services for domestic, printed access for international pilgrims/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step to make the Umrah pilgrimage smoother and more organized for both domestic and international visitors. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has expanded the “Nusk” card, now available digitally for residents within the Kingdom […]