ABU DHABI: The UAE Ramadan moon sighting for Fatwa has urged residents to watch for the crescent moon of Ramadan 1446 AH on Friday, February 28, 2025. This marks the potential start of the holy month, depending on the lunar sighting. The Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee, under the Council, has been assigned the task […]
ABU DHABI: The highly anticipated Future 100 list for 2024 has been revealed at Investopia 2025, showcasing the top 100 start-ups driving the UAE’s future economy. This initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Economy and the Office of Government Development and the Future, recognises companies excelling in innovation and economic competitiveness. Unveiled during Investopia’s […]
MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL: Meet Viatina-19, the cow that’s rewriting the history books. This gorgeous Indian Nellore breed just set a new record by selling for a staggering Rs 40 crore (around $4.8 million) at an auction in Brazil, making her the most expensive cow in the world. Weighing in at a hefty 1,101 kilograms, she’s […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump has floated a new idea—scrapping the EB-5 immigrant investor visa and replacing it with a “gold card” that costs a cool $5 million. This premium visa would grant green card privileges and offer a direct route to U.S. citizenship. Trump announced the plan from the Oval Office, saying, “Wealthy […]
OTTAWA: Canada new visa regulations, rolled out in February 2025, have raised concerns for many, especially Indian students and workers hoping to build their future in the country. These changes grant Canadian border officials the power to make sudden changes to the visa status of students, workers, and migrants, causing unease among those who rely […]
Augmented Reality academy will explore the creative potential of the region’s impressive talent pool and fuels thriving digital ecosystem Doha, Qatar: Snap Inc. has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) to launch the first Augmented Reality (AR) Academy in the MENA region. Announced at Web Summit Qatar 2025, […]
SHARJAH: The 9th edition of the Xposure International Photography Awards concluded with a remarkable showcase of talent, as photographers from 162 countries submitted over 10,000 entries across nine categories. Myanmar’s Pyaephyo Thetpaing emerged as the overall winner with his captivating black-and-white image, “The Fishing Boys”. Organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the Xposure […]
DUBAI: Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has solidified a five-year strategic partnership with Dubai Airports, becoming the exclusive provider of taxi services at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC). This move further cements DTC’s position as the leading mobility provider in Dubai. The agreement is a continuation of the long-standing […]
DUBAI: If you’re tired of unwanted sales calls, Dubai is taking action. The Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT) has fined 159 companies AED50,000 each for violating telemarketing rules, reinforcing its commitment to consumer rights and ethical business practices. Since new regulations came into effect in August 2024, authorities have been cracking […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX, a leading provider of end-to-end cyber and physical security solutions and services, today announced the release of the ‘State of the UAE Cybersecurity Report 2025’. The document offers an in-depth analysis of the UAE’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, emphasizing the critical need for advanced cybersecurity […]
musafir.com unveils top consumer travel trends shaping travel preferences of the UAE travellers in 2025. Adventure Travel, Wellness Retreats, Culture Tourism and Seacations on the rise. Dubai: musafir.com, the UAE’s leading online travel agency, has unveiled key consumer travel trends for 2025 that are poised to shape the local travel and tourism landscape. These insights […]
