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UFC Summer Fight Night Abu Dhabi: Why UFC always chooses Abu Dhabi for its biggest fights | World News

Since 2010, Abu Dhabi has hosted 21 UFC events and renewed its partnership with UFC through 2028, cementing its MMA hub status/ Image: X UFC Summer Roars Back to Abu Dhabi The Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi roared back to life on Saturday, July 26, 2025, as UFC Summer Fight Night kicked off […]

Why father’s consent is mandatory for children to travel abroad from Kuwait | World News

In Kuwait, minors cannot travel abroad without a father’s written consent/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwaiti law mandates that fathers must give written consent before their minor children can travel abroad, regardless of who accompanies the child. Requirement applies to both Kuwaiti citizens and expatriate families, enforced at all departure points. Consent is obtained by signing an […]

Kuwaiti man duped by Sri Lankan woman who used another’s baby to get citizenship | World News

Kuwaiti man was deceived for 30 years in shocking nationality scam/Representative Image TL;DR: A Sri Lankan woman living in Kuwait allegedly used another woman’s baby to fraudulently obtain Kuwaiti citizenship through marriage. A recent DNA test revealed the child was not biologically hers, prompting authorities to revoke her nationality. The case has sparked renewed scrutiny […]

How Oman kept 2025 inflation at 0.81%: Through subsidies, controlled imports, and stable food supply | World News

Oman’s overall inflation climbed modestly by 0.81% during January–May 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s inflation rose by 0.81% in the first five months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Import prices increased by 1.3%, producer prices by 4.1% in Q1. Food inflation declined slightly due to cheaper vegetables and seafood; highest price growth […]

UAE Golden Visa for elite athletes and sports professionals: Eligibility, perks, everything you need to know | World News

Top athletes can now call UAE home with 10-year Golden Visa/Representative Image TL;DR: UAE offers 10-year Golden Visa under the Special Talent category for athletes and sports professionals. Requires outstanding athletic achievements or leadership in sports federations, plus nomination by the Sports Council. Applicants must provide sports resume, supporting certificates, and endorsement from Abu Dhabi […]

Al-Hilal withdraws from 2025 Saudi Super Cup citing fatigue, sparks debate on player welfare | World News

Al‑Hilal will not participate in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong/Image: Instagram TL;DR: Al‑Hilal will not participate in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong due to severe player fatigue and leave shortfall. Flight delays and Club World Cup travel reduced annual leave to 21‑24 days, breaching SAFF’s minimum 28‑day requirement. Medical […]

Embarrassing: Trump’s Singapore nominee fumbles basic questions – who is Dr Anjani Sinha? | World News

Since Donald Trump came back to the White House, Washington has started to resemble St PETERsburg—not the Russian city, but a living monument to the Peter Principle. For the uninitiated, the Peter Principle states that in any hierarchy, people tend to rise to their level of incompetence. Under Trump 2.0, that appears to be the […]

What happened to UAE’s Iceberg Project? The ambitious plan to haul a colossal Antarctic iceberg to the coast of Fujairah | World News

The UAE Iceberg Project planned to tow a massive Antarctic iceberg 6,480 nautical miles to Fujairah but faced major challenges and remains unfulfilled/ Representative Image In a region where rain is rare and water more precious than oil, the United Arab Emirates once had its sights set on an audacious engineering marvel: towing a gigantic […]

Wildfire burns through northern suburb of Greece’s capital Athens and residents are told to evacuate | World News

Wildfire burns through northern suburb of Greece’s capital Athens and residents are told to evacuate (AP) A wildfire burned through a northern suburb of the Greek capital of Athens on Saturday and some residents were ordered to evacuate, the country’s Fire Service reported. Residents of the town of Kryoneri, 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) northeast of […]

Donald Trump in Scotland: US president enjoys golf weekend; hundreds across UK protest visit | World News

Donald Trump enjoys golf weekend in Scotland, while hundreds protest across UK; calls president ‘unwelcome’ President Donald Trump spent Saturday on the golf course at his Scottish resort while hundreds of protesters took to the streets across the United Kingdom, denouncing his visit and criticizing British leaders for accommodating the American president.Trump played golf alongside […]