The year 2025 has been marked by multiple humanitarian crises across the globe – caused by armed conflicts, political instability, climate disasters and economic collapse. Millions...
In a significant update, Elon Musk’s X has made its most capable chatbot, Grok 4, free for all users across the globe. This is going to...
Oil prices in 2025 have been quite volatile, with 12 major price hikes caused by global events and economic changes. For the Gulf countries, where oil...
Heightened global uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies sent gold prices soaring in early 2025, as investors rushed to safeguard their capital. A sweeping announcement by President...
The UAE recently participated in the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development at the UN headquarters in the US, bringing into focus its...
Arabic-dubbed content on Netflix has seen a surge in popularity in the GCC, with viewers increasingly enjoying global productions in their native language. These series, often...
Verified Peace Deals 1. U.S.–Houthi Ceasefire (Yemen) U.S. Intervention & Issue: A months-long U.S. bombing campaign against Houthi forces in Yemen, in response to Red Sea...
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has solidified its position as one of the world’s leading cultural landmarks, ranking eighth globally in TripAdvisor’s 2025 list of the...
Muscat, Oman is a top destination for food lovers, offering a wide array of exquisite buffet breakfasts that cater to all tastes. From luxurious hotel spreads...
The 2025 summer transfer season is going to be remembered as one of the most impactful in the English Premier League history. Big clubs took bold...
As of September 2026, South Asian cinema continues to be a big draw for cinema-goers throughout the UAE. Malayalam, Telugu,...
The UAE has enhanced consumer protection by implementing the Executive Regulations issued by Cabinet Decision No. 107 of 2026. The...
The General Secretariat of the GCC has bestowed awards on the Qatari youth and a community-led humanitarian project on their...
Saudi Arabia is making significant strides in strengthening the relationship with Greece, which intensifies cooperation in the areas of trade,...
The UAE Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office, in collaboration with Google, has introduced a new initiative...
For struggling families, a drop in income is a serious event and a very thin margin between recovery and financial...
The Kuwait Scientific Center hosts “Eco Talks 2026”, a regional programme addressing regional issues of sustainability, environmental awareness and climate...
The Office of the Grand Mufti of Omani Sultanate was present at the World Conference on Fatwa (11th) in Cairo,...
Qatar attended the 35th Meeting of the Committee of Directors General of Civil Defence of the GCC in the city...
Delayed, re-routed and cancellations to flights due to continued regional advisory in the airspace are occurring across localized areas of...
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