In the heart of the Egyptian Desert, Wadi Al-Hitan, or “Valley of the Whales,” fossilised whale skeletons lie exposed beneath the sun. Their vertebrae stretch across the sand in long, curved lines, as if the sea had recently receded. How did these sea giants survive in this extremely dry place on the Earth, which contains…
Oman orders early March salary payments for public and private sector employees ahead of Eid Al Fitr/Representative Image With Eid Al Fitr 1447 AH approaching, authorities in Oman have directed government entities and private companies to release March salaries earlier than usual to help workers prepare for the holiday. The move aims to ensure financial…
Thousands of travellers have been stranded across the UAE since February 28, after widespread airspace closures were announced in the region. Triggered by the rising geopolitical tensions due to the Iran-US-Israel war, numerous Gulf countries and those connected to their airways, were forced to cancel and reschedule flights, forcing numerous tourists to find shelter in…
Pet owners fleeing Dubai are dumping their pets on the street in a hurry to escape the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Veterinarians in Dubai shared that they have seen an influx in inquiries about euthanising pets as the conflict persists, with other owners simply leaving their cats and dogs on the streets. There…
Kuwait exempts stranded government employees from work duties, counting absence as working time amid regional travel disruptions/Representative Image Kuwait has announced special relief for government employees who are currently stranded outside the country due to regional airspace closures and travel disruptions. The authorities confirmed that affected public sector workers will be exempt from work duties…
Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Explaining the Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader The sudden emergence of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader has captured global attention and raised important questions about the future of the Islamic Republic. His appointment comes after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who had ruled the country for…
Iran vs US-Israel Conflict Forces Oman Air to Cancel Flights: What Travellers Need to Know Air travel across the Middle East is facing major disruptions as Oman Air announced the cancellation of several flights due to ongoing regional airspace closures linked to escalating geopolitical tensions. The move reflects a wider aviation crisis unfolding across the…
Fresh satellite images provides an aerial view of the damage across Iran amid US-Israeli strikes (Image/X@FoxNews) Recently released satellite images offer an aerial view of heavy damage at the strategic Konarak base in southern Iran, as well as significant destruction at Tehran’s naval headquarters in Bandar Abbas on the Persian Gulf.The images, released by Planet…
UAE–India Travel Alert: IndiGo Announces Changes to Middle East and Europe Flights Air travel between the UAE and India is gradually stabilising after days of major disruptions, as India’s largest airline IndiGo announced updates to its Middle East and Europe flight operations. The changes come after widespread airspace closures across the region triggered by escalating…
Middle East Passengers Alert: SalamAir Cancels Flights to Several Cities Amid Iran vs US-Israel War Low-cost carrier SalamAir has temporarily suspended flights to several destinations across the Middle East as aviation disruptions continue to ripple through the region. The decision comes amid widespread airspace closures and safety concerns linked to escalating geopolitical tensions that have…
