Dubai’s Most Noble Number charity auction raised AED 91.4 million to support global child hunger relief/Representative Image A major fundraising drive in Dubai has generated more than AED 1.14 billion in support of the Edge of Life campaign, a global humanitarian initiative launched during Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice…
Qatar Airways resumes limited flights as airspace restrictions continue/ Image: @qatarairways Qatar Airways announced a temporary limited flight schedule between March 9 and March 11, as the airline cautiously resumes operations through authorised corridors following ongoing regional airspace closures. This move follows days of major flight disruptions across the Gulf, which left thousands of passengers…
Years after Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes first shocked the world, the controversy surrounding his links to the British royal family continues to cast a long shadow over the monarchy.Historians and investigators say the reason the story refuses to fade is simple. Too many questions remain unanswered about Epstein’s powerful connections, and crucial records that might shed…
Abu Dhabi on high alert: UAE Air Defenses Intercept Aerial Threats Amid Iran vs US-Israel War Residents in Abu Dhabi were placed on high alert after authorities issued an emergency warning while the country’s defence forces responded to incoming aerial threats. The alert came amid escalating regional tensions linked to the widening conflict involving Iran,…
The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader comes at a moment of extraordinary upheaval for the Islamic Republic. The announcement was made shortly after midnight Monday by Iran’s powerful assembly of experts, the clerical body responsible for choosing the country’s top leader, following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in…
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…
