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41% of Kuwaiti startups are female-led: How women are disrupting e-commerce, fintech and culture | World News

Kuwaiti women are emerging as key innovators in the Gulf’s startup landscape, empowered by policy reform, digital access, and a new culture of economic participation/Image: Instagram TL;DR: Female-led startups now form around 41 percent of the Kuwaiti ecosystem, spearheading industries such as e‑commerce, wellness, and fintech. Government initiatives under Kuwait Vision 2035 and mentorship networks […]

Is UAE crypto-ready? How you can now buy property and book flights using cryptocurrency | World News

Dubai’s Emirates Airlines and Dubai Land Department partnered with Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments for flights and real estate. Dubai is integrating cryptocurrency into flights and real estate transactions. Crypto use is popular in the UAE due to zero taxes and easy global payments. Top developers like DAMAC and Emaar accept Bitcoin and Ethereum for […]

US seeks clarity from allies on role in potential war over Taiwan | World News

US seeks clarity from allies on role in potential war over Taiwan The Pentagon is urging Japan and Australia to clarify what role they would play if the US and China went to war over Taiwan, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. Elbridge Colby, the US under-secretary of defence for policy, has been pushing the […]

Is Abu Dhabi’s Masdar city driverless car really that advanced? Levels of driverless tech explained | World News

There are six levels of vehicle automation, and Masdar City is testing Level 4 vehicles that can drive themselves within a geofenced area without human intervention Photo: Abu Dhabi media office/X What: Masdar City is testing Level 4 autonomous vehicles on a live 2.4 km loop. When: The trials are currently underway in 2025 as […]

Why Saudis are travelling more than ever and how Vision 2030 is behind the shift | World News

Saudi travellers are embracing new destinations and digital booking trends as tourism becomes a core pillar of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 transformation/Image: Wikipedia TL;DR: Saudis are travelling more within the Kingdom and beyond, with digital-first behaviour and flexible travel habits gaining ground. This rise reflects not just seasonal patterns, but deeper economic shifts tied to […]

Inside Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan’s lavish and extreme lifestyle: From scaling the Burj Khalifa to skydiving | World News

A glimpse into Sheikh Hamdan’s action-filled lifestyle/ Image: @faz3/Instagram TL;DR:Sheikh Hamdan was spotted horseback riding in the English countryside.He leads a high-energy life filled with extreme sports and travel.His lifestyle blends royal duty, fitness, and modern luxury.Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, was recently seen enjoying a horse ride in the […]

Dubai’s secret: Why it leads the region beyond oil and real estate | World News

Driven by policy reforms, global connectivity, and diversified industries, Dubai has emerged as the region’s leading business and financial hub with strong international investor appeal/Image: File TL;DR: Dubai has diversified far beyond oil; today, non-oil sectors like trade, logistics, tourism, finance, and tech drive 99% of its GDP. Investor-friendly policies such as full foreign ownership, […]

What is the minimum wage in UAE 2025: All you need to know | World News

The UAE is gradually moving toward structured wage regulation, with benchmark salaries and mandatory payment systems shaping worker protections despite the absence of a national minimum wage/Image: Pexels TL;DR: The UAE does not have a national legal minimum wage yet, but recommended salary thresholds apply in practice. Sectors such as domestic work, skilled labour, and […]

Meet Chef Aiman, the world’s first AI chef coming soon to Dubai | World News

Chef Aiman powers WOOHOO, Dubai’s upcoming AI-designed dining experience / Image Composite: Woohoo.restaurant/ File TLDR:Dubai is opening WOOHOO, the first restaurant run by an AI chef.Chef Aiman, an AI created by UMAI, designs the menu, atmosphere, and service.While humans cook, Chef Aiman invents recipes using smart ingredient combos and cuts waste.Artificial intelligence is becoming part […]

Sharjah to Europe: Air Arabia to launch daily flights to Munich, Prague, and Warsaw this December | World News

The airline expands its winter schedule with new routes to Munich, Prague, and Warsaw‑Modlin/Image: Wikipedia TL;DR: Daily flights to Munich start December 15; Prague and Warsaw‑Modlin also join the winter roster. Move expands the carrier’s European network to 19 destinations, a nearly 20 percent increase.Targeting leisure and diaspora travel; leverages low‑cost model and secondary airports. […]