Dubai Active, Dubai Muscle Show, and Dubai Active Industry take over Expo City Dubai this weekend with 40,000 visitors, global icons, and 400 brands. The Dubai Active 2025 Expo is the Middle East’s largest celebration of health, fitness, and strength. DUBAI: Expo City Dubai is buzzing this weekend as the Middle East’s biggest fitness and […]
For the first time, the US passport has slipped out of the top 10 rankings on the Henley Passport Index. Now in 12th place, the US passport ranking reflects shifting trends in global mobility and travel reciprocity. WASHINGTON: The iconic blue US passport has lost its place among the world’s ten most powerful travel documents […]
Old Dubai’s cultural food tours were named among Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel top experiences for 2026. DUBAI: The culinary heart of the emirate has received global recognition as Old Dubai’s cultural food tours were featured in Lonely Planet’s prestigious Best in Travel 2026 list. This marks the first time a specific area in Dubai […]
India’s top literary and digital voices, including Prajakta Koli and S. Hussain Zaidi, are set to captivate audiences at Sharjah International Book Fair 2025. SHARJAH: The Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 (SIBF25) is poised to be a major cultural event, with Indian authors and creators taking centre stage. Held from November 5 to 16 at […]
Amazon has launched Amazon Now in the UAE, offering 15-minute delivery and 2-hour shipping for thousands of products. The Amazon Now UAE launch marks the fastest delivery rollout in the region, with exclusive benefits for Prime members. DUBAI: Amazon has rolled out its fastest delivery service yet in the UAE — Amazon Now — offering […]
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has extended financial support to restore Beirut Grand Theatre through UNESCO’s cultural heritage initiative. The Beirut Grand Theatre restoration effort highlights Sharjah’s global cultural commitment. SHARJAH/BEIRUT: In a profound gesture of cultural solidarity, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and […]
Viviana Mall in Thane has been bought by ADIA-backed Lake Shore India Advisory for ₹1,900 crore (AED 838M), setting a national retail asset record- rebranded as Lake Shore. The Viviana Mall acquisition signals Abu Dhabi’s growing stake in Indian retail. THANE: In a record-breaking move that has caught the attention of the global retail sector, […]
Muhammad Rizwan, a 21-year-old from Kerala, has broken the Guinness World Record for the most-viewed Instagram reel ever. His Instagram reel world record has now surpassed 554 million views globally resulting in getting invited as a VIP guest by the Argentina Football Association. MALAPPURAM: In an inspiring turn of events, 21-year-old Muhammad Rizwan, a freestyle […]
China is leading a massive green transformation, expanding clean energy and new infrastructure under its 14th Five-Year Plan. The China green energy transformation now accounts for one-third of global power production and a major share of its own consumption. BEIJING: China has entered a new era of green development, fundamentally transforming its energy landscape during […]
The UAE has become the first GCC nation to join INTERPOL’s Steering Committee on Chemical Security and Emerging Threats. This UAE INTERPOL chemical security role boosts global cooperation against chemical risks. ABU DHABI: The UAE has officially joined the INTERPOL Global Congress on Chemical Security and Emerging Threats Steering Committee, becoming the first GCC nation […]
UN teams have begun a vast debris removal project in Gaza, clearing up to 60 million tonnes of rubble after recent conflict. NEW YORK: United Nations teams have started clearing between 55 and 60 million tonnes of debris in Gaza, as part of a large-scale recovery initiative following renewed ceasefire commitments from all parties. The […]
