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Doha has been named the GCC Tourism Capital for 2026, a headline that puts the city in a regional spotlight. Qatar Tourism says the title was...
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...
The Joy Awards 2026 was meant to be a glamorous celebration of talent, but a brief Instagram clip featuring Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) took social media...
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...
One of the most revered events of the world sporting calendar has started counting down. The Doha Fencing Grand Prix 2026 is set to take center...
The technological landscape has transformed to being more about hardware competition to competition of attention. The tech moguls no longer create electric cars or social site,...
Kuwait has officially launched a new system allowing multiple-trip exit permits for expatriate workers, marking a significant shift in the country’s labor and travel regulations. Announced...
With the world fashion scene focusing on the city of Paris, the expectations are on the back-to-back performances which will mark the beginning of the year....
Dr Abdul Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has dismissed the reports of majority cancellation of individuals’ residency...
Youth development has become another field of cooperation between Bahrain and Kuwait as both countries aim to train youth for...
Coming into a new school year, Msheireb Galleria is reuniting all families for the 4th season of its popular back-to-school...
The UAE has decided to immediately suspend all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran, following a dramatic worsening...
The Prophet’s Birthday, commonly known as Mawlid al-Nabi, can be a meaningful opportunity for families to help children learn about...
For Qataris, the welfare system is one of the most comprehensive in the Gulf, not only with pensions and disability...
When it comes to preparing a checklist for parents who are enrolling their child in KG1 or KG2 this year,...
It’s not as difficult as you may think to get a hold of some free Bollywood and Khaleeji content without...
Israel’s public rejection of the roadmap that was meant to be part of US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to...
Saudi Arabia and Sudan are taking steps to normalise one of the most impactful, but little-discussed, bilateral ties in the...
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