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Kristin Cabot’s 250-year-old rum fortune and $2.2 million mansion thrust into spotlight after Andy Byron’s Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ | World News

Kristin Cabot’s 250-year-old rum fortune and $2.2 million mansion thrust into spotlight after Andy Byron’s Coldplay clip Before this month, Kristin Cabot was known mainly inside HR circles. As chief people officer at Astronomer, a fast-growing data-orchestration start-up, her job rarely drew public notice. That changed when a kiss-cam at a Coldplay concert flashed a […]

RTA extends Dubai Metro timings for Global Encounters Festival: Rules, timing, full travel details here | World News

Dubai Metro hours extended for Global Encounters Festival at DWTC, expect late-night trains/ Image: File TL;DR Dubai Metro will run until 1am on Sunday, July 20 (instead of midnight). The extended service supports the Global Encounters Festival crowd at Dubai World Trade Centre. RTA urges metro use to avoid traffic and parking issues in central […]

UAE: Sharjah’s Khorfakkan mountain road to become the next big winter tourism destination! | World News

Scenic mountain road to Khorfakkan set to offer cool winter views and natural beauty/ Image: Wikipedia TL;DR Sharjah is building a scenic mountain road reaching Khorfakkan’s highest peak at 1,100 meters. The route offers cooler winter weather, natural views, and a relaxing travel experience. This road will open new tourism opportunities while helping local villages […]

Qatar’s labour reforms: Progress or missed promises for migrant workers? | World News

Qatar introduced sweeping labour reforms post-2020, including the removal of the Kafala system and minimum wage laws, but enforcement and worker protections remain areas of concern in 2025/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Since abolishing the Kafala system in August 2020, Qatar has implemented sweeping labour reforms: nearly 350,000 workers switched jobs without NOC, a non-discriminatory minimum wage […]

Parental leave in UAE: Why companies are offering more than the law requires | World News

Working parents in the UAE are benefiting from company-led parental leave reforms, as private employers offer up to six weeks of paid paternity leave, surpassing the five-day legal minimum/Representative Image TL;DR: While federal law guarantees five days of paid paternity leave, many companies are offering far more: up to six weeks for fathers and 26 […]

At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea | World News

At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea (Pic credit: AP) SEOUL: A landslide triggered by torrential rain killed at least three people in South Korea, the national fire agency said Saturday, as rescuers battled to find three others who are believed buried under earth and debris.Heavy rain pounding the […]

How UAE became cricket’s go-to destination for global tournaments | World News

The UAE operates multiple cricket-ready stadiums like Dubai International, Sheikh Zayed (Abu Dhabi), Sharjah; all ICC-compliant and equipped with modern amenities/Image: X TL;DR: The UAE has emerged as a premier global cricket hub, hosting marquee events like the IPL, Women’s T20 World Cup, Asia Cups, and Champions Trophy matches on short notice. This success stems […]

UAE National Day 2025: History, where to celebrate, and what to expect this year | World News

UAE celebrating National Day and the spirit of unity / Representative Image TL;DR UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad) is celebrated every year on December 2 to mark the country’s formation in 1971. Celebrations include fireworks, music, family gatherings, and cultural events across the country. The 2024 guidelines focused on safe celebrations, with restrictions on […]

UAE: Power Slap set to return to Abu Dhabi in a highly anticipated event on October, 2025 | World News

Power Slap, founded by Dana White and UFC partners, is regulated by top athletic commissions and streams events free worldwide./ Image: Power Slap Power Slap returns to Abu Dhabi on October 24, 2025, during Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, alongside UFC 321. Last year’s event in Abu Dhabi drew 700 million+ views across social media and […]

Dubai now in London: Emirate opens first international hub to facilitate investor access | World News

Dubai Chambers’ new London hub provides streamlined legal, real estate, and business services to facilitate UK investors’ entry into Dubai/ Image: WAM TL;DR Dubai Chambers launched its first international hub in London. The hub offers government and private sector services for UK investors. It simplifies business setup, legal, real estate, and residency processes. Dubai’s Global […]