A towering blaze swept through a 67-storey residential building in Dubai Marina, but was brought under control within six hours as 3,820 residents were safely evacuated without a single casualty. (X) Late Friday evening, a significant fire broke out in a 67-storey residential building in Dubai Marina. The blaze, which lasted for approximately six hours, […]
New Kuwait rules require employer-approved exit and KD800 income to sponsor dependents (Representational Image) Kuwait has long been a destination for expatriates, attracting workers worldwide with promises of stable jobs and tax-free salaries. However, the Gulf nation is now tightening controls on who enters, stays, and leaves, introducing new rules that impact everything from labor […]
With over 100 digital services live 24/7, MoHRE’s AI now grants work permits in seconds/ Image: UAE MoHRE The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has unveiled a major leap in its digital transformation strategy, introducing fully automated, AI-driven work permit services as part of its mission to deliver best-in-class services for both private […]
On June 14, 2025, the US Army will commemorate its 250th anniversary with a large-scale public festival and military parade in Washington, D.C. The date also coincides with the US President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, drawing additional public and media attention. Events will be held across the National Mall and surrounding areas, featuring military demonstrations, […]
Air Arabia suspends flights to 10 countries amid Middle East airspace closures triggered by Israel’s strike on Iran. (File) Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has temporarily suspended flights to and from several countries due to airspace closures triggered by escalating regional tensions after Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The cancellations affect flights scheduled for Friday, June […]
Dubai gold prices see second-biggest 2025 surge, following the record high of Dh420/gram earlier this year amid the global tariff war. (File) Gold prices in Dubai rose sharply on Friday as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran pushed investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. The 24-karat gold variant jumped by Dh4 (approximately $1.09) per gram, reaching […]
Dubai surpassed the UK in 2023 to become the world’s second-largest gold trading hub, sourcing gold from Africa, Russia, Turkey, and Switzerland./ Image: (File) Dubai’s dazzling gold markets are among the most iconic symbols of its global economic influence. But beyond the glittering displays at the Gold Souq lies a vast international network. From African […]
Frederick Forsyth, the master spy thriller writer who left for Elysium recently, had a beautiful talent for writing such meticulously detailed novels that, in some cases, reality followed his imagination. Icon, about the rise of a Russian demagogue after the Cold War, eerily foretold Vladimir Putin’s ascent. The Fist of God revolved around a US-UK […]
Dozens of UAE flights cancelled or delayed; passengers urged to check directly with airlines for updates and rebooking (Representational Image) UAE airlines have suspended and cancelled flights to multiple destinations across the Middle East, Caucasus, and Central Asia after Israel launched a series of military strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets early Friday, June […]
Israeli PM Netanyahu, left, and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon World leaders reacted swiftly on Friday to Israel’s military operation against Iran, launched late Thursday night with explosions reported in the capital, Tehran.Iran’s state-run news agency confirmed the blasts, while Israel’s defense minister described the attacks as “preemptive strikes.”The strikes come amid rising tensions surrounding […]
