Sheikha Bodour leads review of Shurooq-Eagle Hills real estate and tourism projects, highlighting Sharjah’s economic development goals. SHARJAH: Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), chaired a key board meeting of Eagle Hills Sharjah Development LLC, reaffirming the emirate’s commitment to sustainable economic and urban […]
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths projects record 95.3 million passengers for 2025, with Dubai International to surpass 100 million travellers by 2027 before shifting to Al Maktoum International. DUBAI: Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has projected that Dubai International Airport (DXB) will handle 95.3 million passengers by the end of 2025 — marking a new […]
MBRSC releases first Earth images from MBZ-SAT and Etihad-SAT, showcasing UAE’s advanced satellite imaging capabilities. DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has shared the first set of images captured by its latest satellites — MBZ-SAT and Etihad-SAT — marking a significant moment during World Space Week 2025. This release underscores the UAE’s fast-growing […]
UAE surgeons at Burjeel Cancer Institute implant region’s first Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump (HAIP) to deliver targeted chemotherapy for liver tumors, marking a regional breakthrough. ABU DHABI: In a pioneering regional medical achievement, surgeons at Burjeel Cancer Institute (BCI) have successfully implanted a Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump (HAIP) in a patient with inoperable liver tumors, […]
A Long Island couple was arrested after police found over 200 neglected animals and a 95-year-old woman in horrific conditions. NEW YORK: In a deeply disturbing case out of Northport, Long Island, police have arrested a couple after discovering more than 200 animals and a 95-year-old woman living in shocking filth and neglect. The home, […]
IRCC data reveals over 47,000 students are staying illegally in Canada—India leads the list amid concerns over visa enforcement gaps. Canada may currently has over 47,000 foreign students who are residing in Canada illegally and not following the rules of visas, which has created questions of loopholes of monitoring and enforcement. The data was revealed […]
A proposed $1 coin for the US 250th anniversary could feature Donald Trump’s face and the phrase “fight, fight, fight”- but not everyone’s cheering. WASHINGTON, D.C.: Could Donald Trump end up on US money while still alive? That’s the heated question after the US Treasury unveiled an early sketch of a proposed $1 coin design […]
The UAE will roll out a new tiered sugar drink tax in January 2026, aligning with GCC regulations and public health sustainability goals. ABU DHABI: Starting 1 January 2026, the UAE will replace its current flat-rate excise duty on sugary drinks with a tiered sugar drink tax system. The change, announced by the Ministry of […]
RTA has launched 28 new initiatives in 2025 to enhance Dubai’s taxi services, focusing on comfort, sustainability and smart mobility systems. DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed the successful rollout of 28 targeted initiatives in 2025 aimed at enhancing Dubai’s taxi services. Designed to elevate passenger comfort, driver performance and operational standards, […]
Saudi Arabia now permits all visa holders—including tourists and workers—to perform Umrah, as part of Vision 2030 spiritual tourism reforms. RIYADH: In a major facilitation for Muslim visitors, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially expanded access to Umrah by allowing holders of all visa types to perform the pilgrimage, aligning with the […]
Emirates just opened a jaw-dropping hospitality training centre in Dubai—complete with fine dining, wine tastings, and chef-led plating classes—to turn 25,000 cabin crew into flying Michelin-star hosts. DUBAI: Ever wondered what it takes to deliver Emirates’ famous inflight luxury? Meet the airline’s newest secret weapon: the Emirates Centre of Hospitality Excellence, a multi-million-dirham training hub […]
