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Two UAE vice presidents meet in Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed | World News

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed discussed strategies to advance the UAE’s national development and future goals during their meeting/ Image: WAM As part of ongoing leadership engagements in Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum held two key meetings, first with local dignitaries, investors, and senior officials at Union […]

Most popular vehicle colours in Oman: White, silver, and grey, according to latest 2025 report | World News

Notable increase of 5.5% in the total number of registered vehicles by the end of H1 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s registered vehicles rose by 5.5% to 1.79 million by mid-2025. Private vehicles dominate at 79.3%, with white cars being the most popular colour (42.3%). Most vehicles have engine capacities between 1500cc and 3000cc, and over […]

Top three vehicle colours in Oman: White, silver, and grey, according to latest 2025 report | World News

Notable increase of 5.5% in the total number of registered vehicles by the end of H1 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s registered vehicles rose by 5.5% to 1.79 million by mid-2025. Private vehicles dominate at 79.3%, with white cars being the most popular colour (42.3%). Most vehicles have engine capacities between 1500cc and 3000cc, and over […]

Vehicle colour rules in Kuwait: No repaints without traffic department approval | World News

No vehicle repaints without traffic department approval in Kuwait/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait has introduced a formal, multi-step procedure for vehicle colour changes, involving mandatory approvals, workshop regulations, and registration updates. Unauthorized colour modifications can lead to fines of up to KD 500 and legal consequences. The rules aim to ensure compliance with international standards and […]

New milestone: Bahrain achieves 99.96% compliance with summer midday work ban in 2025 | World News

Bahrain’s Ministry of Labour announced a near-total compliance rate of 99.96%/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain enforces a summer midday work ban from 12 noon to 4pm between June 15 and September 15, aimed at protecting outdoor workers from heat-related health risks. This regulation, under Ministerial Resolution No. (3) of 2013 and amended by Resolution No. (11) […]

UAE: Kim Kardashian’s Skims to open first Middle East store in Dubai, debuting in Gulf luxury market | World News

Skims was only available in the region through third-party retailer Ounass, before opening its first physical store in Dubai/ Image: X Skims, the shapewear and lifestyle brand founded by Kim Kardashian, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar store in the Middle East, selecting Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates as its entry point into the […]

Kuwait’s courts to go fully digital with Google and Microsoft, nationwide launch within weeks | World News

Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice is weeks away from a full digital transformation of its services/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice is weeks away from a full digital transformation of its services, aiming to cut bureaucracy, enhance access, and accelerate judicial processes for all residents and citizens. The rollout, backed by partnerships with Google and […]

New appointment: NetApp appoints Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia | World News

NetApp has appointed Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia/Image: NetApp TL;DR: NetApp, a global leader in intelligent data infrastructure and hybrid cloud solutions, has appointed Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia. Al-Zahrani, with two decades of tech leadership experience, will oversee NetApp’s Saudi strategy, deepen partnerships, and accelerate digital transformation aligned […]

Goldman Sachs economist warns: “AI will replace Gen Z tech workers at first” | World News

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries at breakneck speed, young tech workers may be the first to face its disruptive force. Joseph Briggs, a senior economist at Goldman Sachs, has warned that Gen Z professionals, especially those in junior tech roles, are at the frontlines of job displacement as companies rapidly automate entry-level tasks. His comments […]

Saudi Arabia remains GCC’s biggest borrower in H1 2025 despite 20% YoY drop in debt issuance | World News

The Saudi riyal was the second most-used currency after the US dollar in GCC debt markets, raising $7 billion from eight issuances In the first half of 2025, Saudi Arabia retained its position as the top issuer in the Gulf Cooperation Council’s debt markets, raising $47.93 billion through bonds and sukuk. While this figure reflects […]