Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Programme is accelerating the path to home ownership for residents across the emirate, having already enabled over 2,000 residents to purchase their first home in the last 6 months and driving more than AED3.25 billion in residential property sales, according to the latest figures from the Dubai Land Department (DLD). […]
Saudi Arabia-listed Almasar Alshamil Education has unveiled plans to expand its special needs education network across Saudi Arabia and bring international universities into the Kingdom, as it accelerates regional growth following its Tadawul listing. The company said its 2026 agenda centres on scaling physical infrastructure, broadening academic offerings, and deepening partnerships across Saudi Arabia and […]
Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab has been nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Oscars, the Red Sea Film Foundation announced on Instagram. The film, supported by Red Sea’s fund and backed by Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix a, tells the harrowing story of Hind Rajab Hamada, who […]
Lionel Messi’s return to competitive football in 2026 is imminent, with Inter Miami and Argentina offering multiple opportunities for fans to witness the Argentine legend in action. After an extraordinary 2025 season that cemented his legacy in Major League Soccer, Messi is set for an even more demanding year ahead. Historic 2025 season behind him […]
Authorities in the Saudi capital have unveiled plans to develop two expansive public parks covering more than 310,000 square metres as part of a broader push to increase green spaces across the city. The Riyadh Region Municipality confirmed on Wednesday that the new developments will be situated in the eastern and southern districts of the […]
Britain’s Prince William is set to visit Saudi Arabia for the first time in an official capacity, Kensington Palace announced on Wednesday. The trip is scheduled from February 9 to 11, 2026. Strengthening Ties Between the UK and Saudi Arabia According to Kensington Palace, the visit comes as the UK and Saudi Arabia mark growing trade, energy, and investment partnerships. It also […]
Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, presented the University’s achievements in climate action and sustainability in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026. He also engaged with leaders of world universities, and global industry, laying out […]
he advent of weight loss drugs on the mass market have offered a lifeline for many of us unhappy with our waistlines – but there’s a new physical side-effect that’s very hard to run from, say doctors. When the fat melts away – as drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro work their magic by suppressing appetite, those who […]
David and Victoria Beckham are believed to be ‘raging’ over Brooklyn’s sensational accusations and ‘will only speak to him again if he splits from wife Nicola Peltz‘. In an extraordinary statement shared to his Instagram Stories on Monday, Brooklyn, 26, share a six-page statement, where he said he has no wish to reconcile with his family and is standing […]
A viral message is making the rounds again ahead of February 2026, claiming the month will be a once-in-a-lifetime calendar event — one that ‘only happens once in 823 years.’ The text is usually shared in group chats and social media captions with an urgent tone: February 2026 will have 4 Sundays, 4 Mondays, 4 […]
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