The Asian Men’s Handball Championship is Asia’s flagship national-team tournament, and the 22nd edition is taking place in Kuwait between 15 and 29 January. It is...
Only two Gulf countries officially cleared a day off for Isra Wal Miraj in 2026, and that difference got noticed fast on social media and expat...
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced updated Ramadan mosque rules, aimed at smoother prayers, cleaner spaces, and fewer distractions during peak nights. The guidance...
Lojain Omran sits at the centre of Arab pop culture and modern media, mixing TV credibility with high-volume social reach. Her name travels beyond the GCC...
Saudi Arabia became the GCC’s biggest source of Indian worker deportations in 2025 after India’s Ministry of External Affairs tabled figures showing 24,600+ deportations worldwide and...
Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar is running strong in India and several overseas markets, yet it reportedly did not get screening clearance in six Gulf states:...
The UAE ranks highest worldwide in the 2026 government trust survey, scoring 80 out of 100 in the Edelman Trust Barometer. The ranking stands out as...
The country moved fast, aligned power, land and policy, then opened doors to compute at scale. The goal sounded simple on paper. Make training large models...
Saudi Arabia stargazing is no longer a niche hobby tucked away in travel brochures. Saudi desert night skies draw photographers, students, and astronomy clubs who want...
A tight finish. Fielders shouting across a warm evening, the white ball skidding on a tacky strip. In this women’s cricket showdown, UAE beat Thailand by...
Saudi Arabia has announced that gas cylinders and portable cooking stoves are strictly prohibited to enter and be used in...
Economic activity is heating up as eid al adha is nearing which sees millions of expatriates sending money home for...
The UAE has officially announced the timetable for Eid Al Adha 2026 private sector holiday, providing a much-needed extended holiday...
Demand for flights and hotels has taken a turn for the worse due to the extra week-long holiday period slotted...
Authorities have implemented strict temporary flight restrictions for international airlines at Dubai International Airport (DXB), which has seen what is...
Dubai’s ambitious Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project (ACIP) is another step closer to its completion as the new Al Khaleej...
Residents of Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra, Mirfa and the Western Region are closely watching as security is raised at the...
The official Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday calendar has been finalized based on the confirmed sighting of the Dhu Al-Hijjah...
Saudi Arabia has officially announced the season for Bel Xeithar Umrah practices will open for the 1448 AH season from...
The official moon-sighting campaign has been notified in Saudi for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH on Sunday, May...
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