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From ancient pearls to rare Quran: Zayed Museum to open in Abu Dhabi this December | World News

The falcon-wing towers of Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum symbolize heritage and innovation/ Image: zayednationalmuseum.ae TL;DRZayed National Museum will open in December 2025 on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.The museum honors the legacy of Sheikh Zayed and traces the UAE’s deep-rooted history.Designed by Foster + Partners, it blends modern efficiency with traditional Emirati elements.Abu Dhabi is […]

Blood, Votes, and Bibi: How Gaza war allowed Benjamin Netanyahu to stage a comeback – and save his political career | World News

FILE – President Donald Trump, left, stands with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the West Wing of the White House, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) It’s a known fact that Benjamin Netanyahu is a huge fan of Winston Churchill — the cigars, the wartime posture, the myth of the iron-willed […]

Epstein Files: Was the US DOJ’s Jeffrey Epstein prison cell video edited or tampered with? Technical details explained | World News

The Epstein files are a collection of documents, pieces of evidence and court records related to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier and a sex offender. These files have been a subject of interest for the public as they include the names of high-profile people and how they were related to Epstein’s crimes in one way or […]

UAE Golden Visa: No property or investment needed, how you can simply qualify by volunteering | World News

You can now qualify for the UAE’s Golden Visa without investing in property or business, just show a strong track record of volunteering or humanitarian work/ Image composite: WAM, FIle The UAE’s Golden Visa now covers humanitarian workers and volunteers. It offers 5- or 10-year residency without needing a sponsor. Applicants must prove significant involvement […]

Who is FBI’s Dan Bongino whose resignation possibility over Epstein case shakes up MAGA world?

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino mulls resignation over Epstein mess. FBI deputy director Dan Bongino told people close to him that he was considering resigning after he had a major clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein case, CNN reported. The DOJ and the FBI jointly issued a memo this week closing the […]

From Belarus to Honduras: Meet the six newly appointed ambassadors to the UAE | World News

UAE welcomed six new ambassadors at Qasr Al Watan, strengthening international partnerships/ Image: WAM TL;DR What: UAE formally received credentials of new foreign ambassadors. When: July 11, 2025. Where: Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Why: To strengthen bilateral and multilateral international relations. Who: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and senior UAE officials welcomed ambassadors […]

UAE secures its second UNESCO World Heritage site with addition of Faya Palaeolandscape in Sharjah | World News

The UAE, with the Cultural Sites of Al Ain inscribed in 2011 as its first UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now adding Jebel Faya as its second./ Image: Sharjah Archaelogy Authority TL;DR What: The Faya palaeolandscape in Sharjah has been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. When: Announced in July 2025 during UNESCO’s […]

Running a restaurant in UAE? Here are the rules you can’t ignore | World News

Arabic menus and cultural compliance are a must for restaurants in the UAE /Representative Image TL;DR: Arabic menus and signage aren’t optional. It’s a legal and cultural requirement.Alcohol, pork, and shisha each come with their own set of strict handling rules.UAE law also controls your closing time, packaging, and even your music volume.Owning a restaurant […]

UAE, Qatar or Bahrain: Where Should Expats Go in 2025? | World News

Expats exploring new opportunities across the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain in 2025 / Image: File TL;DR:UAE offers fast business growth with zero income tax but high living costs.Qatar is very safe, family-friendly, and tax-free but more conservative with fewer entertainment options.Bahrain is affordable and welcoming with a relaxed lifestyle but has fewer job opportunities.The Middle […]

Random Musing: Why our AI choices are ‘Black George Washington’ or ‘MechaHitler’ | World News

One of the most iconic pieces of commentary – living rent-free in the heads of every Indian – was Ravi Shastri’s immortal line when India lifted the ODI Cricket World Cup in 2011: “And MS Dhoni finishes off in style.” It would appear Grok-3 also had the same idea – finishing off in style – […]