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From Al Hilal to Al Nassr: The top 10 football clubs in the Gulf you should know in 2025 | World News

Top Gulf football clubs like Al Nassr are attracting global attention with star players and major investments/Image Credits: X The Gulf’s football scene is heating up, driven by investment, continental ambitions, and growing local passion. These ten clubs lead the charge: 1. Al‑Hilal (Saudi Arabia) Saudi’s elite club/Image: Wikipedia Elite status: Record 19 Saudi Pro […]

6-year-old girl sold into marriage with 45-year-old in Afghanistan; Taliban intervenes: ‘Wait until she’s nine’ | World News

6-year-old girl sold into marriage with 45-year-old in Afghanistan (AI-generated representative image) A harrowing case from Afghanistan’s Helmand province has sparked international condemnation after a six-year-old girl was forced into marriage with a 45-year-old man in exchange for money.The incident, first reported by US-based Afghan news outlet Amu.tv on June 28, took place in the […]

US secretary of state Rubio Marco set to meet Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov; lands in Malaysia for Asean summit, what is on agenda? | World News

Marco Rubio to meet Sergey Lavrov in Malaysia amid rising Russia-Ukraine war US secretary of state Marco Rubio is set to meet Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Malaysia, on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, as tensions between Washington and Moscow deepen over the conflict in Ukraine. Marco Rubio has […]

Who qualifies for UAE Golden Visa in creative fields? A closer look at what truly counts as exceptional work | World News

In the UAE, a Golden Visa for creatives means long-term residency granted not for fame, but for sustained, meaningful artistic contribution TL;DR 10-year residency for artists, designers, performers, and cultural professionals – no sponsor needed. Strict criteria: You must meet 3 of 5 official benchmarks (awards, honors, memberships, media acclaim, or major showcases). Apply or […]

Why more startup founders are moving to the Gulf | World News

Entrepreneurs from India, Europe, Africa, and the US are increasingly choosing Gulf cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha to launch and grow their ventures/Representative Image TL;DR: Founders of startups are increasingly moving away from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America to the Gulf. The major draw factors are tax-free salaries, complete foreign ownership, and long-term […]

7 Emirates, 7 Thrones: A look inside UAE’s Ruling Families | World News

TL;DRThe UAE is made up of seven emirates, each ruled by a royal family.Six dynasties rule the seven emirates (Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah share one).The rulers sit on the UAE’s highest authority, the Federal Supreme Council.The United Arab Emirates is made up of seven emirates, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras […]

Barbie gets real: Mattel launches new doll with Type 1 diabetes; carries a glucose monitor and an insulin pump | World News

Mettel launches new Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes; carries a glucose monitor and an insulin pump (Pic credit: Barbie/Instagram) The latest addition to Barbie’s Fashionistas line is not a runway model but a real‑world rendition. Dressed in a sky‑blue polka‑dot crop top, matching ruffled miniskirt and chunky heels, the new Barbie carries an insulin […]

Barbie doll gets real: Mattel launches new collection with Type 1 diabetes; carries a glucose monitor and an insulin pump | World News

Mettel launches new Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes; carries a glucose monitor and an insulin pump (Pic credit: Barbie/Instagram) The latest addition to Barbie’s Fashionistas line is not a runway model but a real‑world rendition. Dressed in a sky‑blue polka‑dot crop top, matching ruffled miniskirt and chunky heels, the new Barbie carries an insulin […]

Barbie doll gets real: Mattel launches new collection with Type 1 diabetes; carries a glucose monitor and an insulin pump | World News

Mettel launches new Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes; carries a glucose monitor and an insulin pump (Pic credit: Barbie/Instagram) The latest addition to Barbie’s Fashionistas line is not a runway model but a real‑world rendition. Dressed in a sky‑blue polka‑dot crop top, matching ruffled miniskirt and chunky heels, the new Barbie carries an insulin […]

New visa rules in Saudi Arabia: Here’s everything expats need to know | World News

Saudi Arabia introduces a skill-based permit system, transforming the expat workforce/Image: File TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s new visa policy now considers skills, experience, and salary. Expats are grouped into three levels: high-skilled, skilled, and basic.This change joins with Vision 2030 and big national projects like NEOM and Qiddiya. While professionals may benefit from this system, it […]