Germany’s air traffic control agency DFS has proclaimed a very important order that all the national air carriers must completely reroute their flights through the Tehran...
The Indian Navy’s unconventional “Stitched Ship,” INSV Kaundinya, made a milestone event in naval history by reaching Muscat, Oman, and marking the end of its first...
The United States and Qatar along with other allies in the Gulf have opened a central air defense operations cell at Al Udeid Air Base in...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launches a pioneering luxury shared school rides initiative in Q1 2026, partnering with Yango Group and Urban Express Transport. The...
The United States is pleased to see the United Arab Emirates sign the historic Pax Silica Declaration, which is a historic move towards economic integration in...
On January 21, 2026, the U.S. State Department revealed that it has frozen the processing of immigrant visas to applicants of 75 countries. The policy gives...
The United States, in partnership with Qatar, has launched a new air-defense coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base to bolster regional missile defense capabilities. This...
The five new direct international routes that Kuwait Airways is adding in 2026 will improve connectivity between the Gulf and Europe and Asia, as well as...
UAE schools have the use of strict guidelines to encourage student health by prohibiting nine unhealthy foods items in canteens and student bags. This is an...
Having fallen significantly to more than 1,055,000 IRR to USD in mid-January 2026, the currency has been affected by the sanctions, geopolitical and oil price fluctuations,...
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the President of the Government of the UAE, inaugurated a novel Cabinet...
The Middle East Film & Comic Con 2026 will mark the introduction of films, anime, games, comics, cosplay and pop...
UAE has enrolled new rules regarding the restriction of use of mobile phones in classrooms to reduce distractions in the...
Bahrain was ranked in the top 55 in the world and the top 4 in the Arab region of the...
Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is hosting Qatar’s next big motorsport season in 2026 with the 2026 MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand...
His Royal Highness Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman met with His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed...
Kuwait has launched a new directive that allows investors to obtain a residency visa for a 15-year period, to bring...
Sharjah provides a vast educational system, comprising the private school and university system, with the financial requirements for admission to...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gearing up to enact a single Freedom of Information Law, as it is one...
Smart holiday planning could help employees in the UAE make their annual leave more enjoyable. The best part about Eid...
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