Late summer is a great time for a quick trip abroad, particularly to Europe, for the UAE locals looking to get away from the heat and...
The Gulf is growing into one of the most information connected regions globally. Thanks to smart phones, artificial intelligence, and smart government platforms and cashless services,...
Sitting with the audience in Arabic cinema, there is not a type of cinema to which an Arab would not belong. From Saudi action comedies to...
The dark desert skies make for fantastic astrophotography from early August until late August, when it may be crowded out by the mating season of the...
His Highness Sheikh Amir bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud from the State of Qatar and His Majesty the Sultan from the Sultanate of Oman had high...
Efforts on the diplomatic end to ensure safe commercial navigation along the Strait of Hormuz are on track and could pave the way towards resolving one...
The UAE MoFA has launched a new initiative for its citizens, Ounak – the Emirati Traveller Services Card, a digital platform that grants easier access for...
Among investors and leveraged traders in the GCC, gold is one of the few commodities that is traded actively. Traders are constantly monitoring XAU/USD traders for...
If this high-pressure, claustrophobic science fiction drama, The Last House, held you in thrall, then there’s no dearth of other movies offering a similar blend of...
The UAE Government Media Office, jointly with the MoHRE has declared Friday 28/8/2026 as an official paid public holiday for federal government and private sector employees....
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have emerged as the number one team in their groups in the Asia Sub-Regional Qualifiers in...
The UAE has rolled out the 100 Dreams Initiative, a new $1 million global initiative to support aspiring entrepreneurs in...
Saudi Arabia is also facing the challenge to its fledgling security alliances whether commitments made through diplomacy can correspond to...
The Qatar T100 Kick Off Run shall restart in Lusail Boulevard, in Doha, on Thursday, December 10th, 2026. The community...
The Dubai New Law No (4) of 2026 introduces new restrictions in ‘shared housing’, which are designed to enhance the...
In meetings with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Iraq’s PM condemned Houthi drones and missiles targeting Saudi Arabia. During...
The UAE has created a Community-Managed Virtual Authority to enhance public engagement in Government development and decision making. The initiative...
The Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA) is organising a men’s padel tournament at Al Sadd Sports Club’s Platinum Padel...
The Minister of Electricity, water and renewable energy announced water maintenance in Kuwait at the Doha Water Distribution Complex. The...
Dubai’s investment narrative is now in a new phase, one beyond towers, apartments, luxury developments. The emirate is pursuing a...
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