Doha’s live-entertainment narrative picked up real speed after Da-Bangg: The Tour Reloaded landed on 14 November 2025 at Asian Town Amphitheatre. The show, led by Salman...
Riyadh did not just host another awards night; it staged a global pop-culture crossover. Joy Awards 2026 took place on January 17 at ANB Arena, and...
What does it look like when a whole country takes a day off to move? In Qatar, National Sport Day 2026 turned that idea into action....
Saudi Arabia has ordered 20 new high-speed trains from Spain’s Talgo in a €1.33 billion deal, signaling how quickly Gulf transport projects are scaling up. The...
Kuwait’s Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port has moved from discussion to execution. In December 2025, officials confirmed a Phase 1 EPC contract with China Communications Construction Company valued...
AirAsia X has unveiled a Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London Gatwick service starting 26 June 2026. Bahrain is being positioned as the carrier’s first hub outside Asia, marking a...
The narrow, coral-stone alleys of Jeddah Old Town are set to come alive this week as the highly anticipated “Ramadan Nights” festival returns. Today, in a...
With the holy month approaching, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has officially announced a strict pricing policy, fixing the costs of 100 essential Ramadan food items....
The tradition of the most thunderous month of the holy month is back. Sharjah Police, in collaboration with the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, has officially unveiled the...
The competition of supremacy in viewership has officially begun. The biggest streaming service in the region, Shahid (MBC Group), released 15 trailers of its next Ramadan...
The months of Khareef make Salalah one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Gulf each year. This bustling...
Thalapathy Vijay’s much-awaited political action thriller Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth, has officially arrived in cinemas worldwide. The release...
The partnership between Visit Qatar and ONE Championship extends beyond any mere sporting deal and extends into the years to...
The UAE’s 5-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa is a visa that allows travellers to enter the UAE for multiple visits over...
Digital trust is emerging as one of the most valuable types of business asset in today’s connected business economy. Customers...
The citizens in the GCC have embraced a digital government with the services offered by the GCC leading the world...
The Salalah Eye has soon become one of the most exciting new sights in Oman, soaring to a breathtaking landmark...
The Qatar Toy Festival 2026 returns to Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC) giving families around Qatar and the GCC...
Abu Dhabi is transforming the way residents shop for groceries through the introduction of the Nutri-Mark food labeling system. The...
Saudi Arabia and the UAE appear to be considering economic and security issues as a fundamental for strategic cooperation. Coordinating...
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