The UAE Ministry of Education has reportedly approved a five-day Eid Al Adha academic holiday in 2026, which is a much-needed relief among students, parents and...
The cultural life in the city of Riyadh is going to be awakening tonight, through a special tribute to one of the most iconic voices in...
The highly-hyped follow-up to The Devil Wears Prada 2 has finally hit the UAE, opening early on April 29-30, 2026. The movie has already had a...
With the countdown to Hajj 2026 growing, Saudi Arabia has brought on new stringent health policies that may fail thousands of people in the pilgrimage. The...
This is the state of chaos today as thousands of passengers are stranded with no flights or delayed flights as has befallen the Dubai International Airport...
After a new warning to the Saudi Ministry of interior, pilgrims planning on Hajj 2026 are being encouraged to exercise extra caution. Although the pilgrimage has...
Unless you are currently living within the UAE travelling to the country, your expired visa may now turn into a matter of grave legal concern. The...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has evolved a significant step towards common crisis management as the regional tensions grow across the Gulf. Surveys to support residents...
Another significant advancement made in enhancing labor welfare is in the United Arab Emirates. By April 2026, the Ministry of Human Resource and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has...
The UAE has a new phase of financial regulation. As the updated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) regulations were introduced in April of the...
France is set to send troops and defence systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city...
Flights from and to the UAE have been suspended for Iranian airlines from September 24th, on Thursday. The decision was...
Oman has made significant strides in earning international spotlight as one of the biggest travel hot spots in 2027. The...
Director Srikanth Odela’s action-adventure drama film The Paradise starring Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, is gaining great traction and...
On the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin...
The UAE-Africa economic ties are now reaching a new stage, as non-oil trade volumes are growing, investments are being augmented,...
Saudi Arabia called for quick action to protect sailors in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where security disruptions have...
The presence of the Amir’s representative, Owais al-Qattan, who also represented the Amir at a high-level meeting with US President...
The UAE has supported U.S. statements calling for renewed action to advance peace and justice in Sudan, including an immediate...
The Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE extend condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum...
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