SINGAPORE: Indian-origin entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan has taken startup culture to a whole new level—literally. He has transformed a private island near Singapore into a self-styled paradise for tech founders, digital nomads, and fitness enthusiasts. The island is now home to The Network School, a unique community that blends education, innovation, and wellness. Srinivasan, former Coinbase […]
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 […]
ABU DHABI: In a major leap towards futuristic air mobility, Archer Aviation has successfully completed test flights of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi at Al Bateen Executive Airport. This trial is a collaborative effort between Archer, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), and the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), […]
Dubai Airports, in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation’s Ta’alouf Programme, hosts guided travel simulation for children with autism, enhancing inclusive travel at DXB. Dubai: Dubai Airports has partnered with Al Jalila Foundation’s Ta’alouf Programme to organise a guided travel simulation at Dubai International Airport (DXB) for children with autism spectrum disorder. Held as part of […]
Dubai strengthens its global higher education hub status with the launch of three international university campuses: IIM Ahmedabad, AUB, and Fakeeh College. Dubai: Dubai is reinforcing its position as a world-class higher education destination, with three prominent international institutions confirmed to open campuses in the 2025–26 academic year. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, […]
–By HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum The world around us is changing at a pace we have never witnessed before. Distances have collapsed. Borders, once physical, now feel fluid. A message can cross continents in a heartbeat, and a moment of truth can spark a global conversation in seconds. Amid this […]
Three winners share their Big Ticket journey as July’s AED 20 million prize, weekly AED 50K draws, and luxury cars await new hopefuls. Abu Dhabi: As Big Ticket wrapped up its June campaign with three more winners walking away with AED 150,000 each, the excitement has only just begun for Big Ticket July. With an […]
Dubai Airshow 2025 launches registration with all-new features like Airshow After Dark, Party on the Runway, and a deeper focus on youth, sustainability, and innovation. Dubai: The world’s most anticipated aviation showcase is back. Dubai Airshow 2025 opens registration for what promises to be its most immersive edition yet, running from 17–21 November at Dubai […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a significant policy shift, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order officially ending the longstanding sanctions programme against Syria. The move, announced Monday, is aimed at supporting Syria’s efforts to achieve long-term stability and peace, according to a statement by the White House and Syrian state media. The executive order […]
ABU DHABI: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has released commemorative gold and silver coins as part of the “Zayed and Rashid” campaign, celebrating the legacy of two of the nation’s founding leaders—Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The new coins honour the visionary leadership and historic […]
