TikTok safety report reveals over 16.5M videos removed in MENA in Q1 2025 to ensure platform integrity and safety. MENA: TikTok has released its Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, reaffirming its commitment to platform safety and content integrity across the MENA region. Between January and March 2025, over 16.5 million videos were removed in […]
RUNSEOKJIN Live Viewing from Amsterdam to screen at VOX Cinemas in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Lebanon. VOX Cinemas has announced the exclusive Middle East screening of #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR in AMSTERDAM: LIVE VIEWING, the finale of BTS member Jin’s first solo world tour. Scheduled for Sunday, 10 August at 2PM GST, the live concert […]
RIYADH: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations at constant prices reached USD 456.3 billion by the end of Q4 2024, showing a 3.3% annual rise. The figure reflects an increase from USD 442.3 billion recorded in Q4 2023, according to the latest data released by GCC STAT, the Statistical […]
MUSCAT: In a delightful public reminder that trees are not for tourists to perch on, Oman’s Environment Authority has politely asked visitors to stop monkeying around in nature—literally. The recent advisory gently but firmly notes that “only birds nest in trees,” and tourists should absolutely resist the urge to climb or sit on branches, no […]
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched an ambitious national cruise ship strategy aimed at transforming the Red Sea into a global tourism hub while safeguarding its marine ecosystems. The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) announced this initiative as a key milestone of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 agenda, marking a significant shift towards economic diversification and sustainable […]
James Gunn’s Superman, starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, launches DC’s new cinematic universe. Regional release begins 10th July in cinemas and IMAX. Dubai: DC Studios kicks off its reimagined cinematic universe with James Gunn’s Superman, set to release in cinemas and IMAX across the region on 10th July. Directed by Gunn and produced alongside […]
MUSCAT: The World Bank Group has officially opened its first permanent office in Muscat, aimed at offering advisory services and overseeing projects funded by the World Bank and its private sector affiliates. This development underlines Oman’s commitment to harnessing international expertise for economic, social, urban, and private-sector growth as outlined in Oman Vision 2040. The new […]
RIYADH: Travel across the Gulf is set to become easier for millions of expatriates as the long-anticipated GCC Unified Tourist Visa, officially named the “GCC Grand Tours,” is expected to launch by the end of 2025. The announcement was made on July 2 by GCC Secretary General Jassem Al-Budaiwi, who confirmed the visa is nearing […]
RIYADH: In a move that aligns with the kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially announced that citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are now allowed to perform Umrah at any time of the year, provided they apply through the official Nusuk application. The updated policy […]
KUWAIT CITY: Imagine hopping on a train from Kuwait and riding all the way to the UAE — no airports, no traffic, just smooth rails across the desert. That’s the kind of future leaders from Etihad Rail and Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works are starting to talk about. Etihad Rail’s CEO Shadi Malak and his […]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez fronts Holsten’s Saudi campaign, celebrating everyday wins with premium refreshment and star appeal. KSA: Global icon Georgina Rodríguez, widely recognised as Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend, is the star of the Holsten Saudi campaign, infusing it with international glamour and local relatability. One of the world’s most followed women, Georgina brings her […]
