The oldest tortoise on the American West Coast died on November 20, according to the Associated Press . Named Gramma, she had reached the venerable age of 141. Due to a bone disease, she had to be euthanized by veterinary services at the San Diego Zoo. Born in 1884 in the Galápagos Islands, she was captured and sent to […]
A 23-year-old Saudi national, Hamzah Al Bar, has been widely praised after intervening to stop a violent rape attempt in the neighbourhood of Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, UK. His quick action and bravery helped stop the crime and ensure the attacker was brought to justice. On the evening of December 30 last year, Al Bar was walking […]
Dr. Badr Abdel Ati, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration of the Arab Republic of Egypt, has emphasised the urgent need to move immediately to the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan regarding Gaza, after the near completion of the first phase. He stressed Egypt’s firm rejection of any attempts to divide […]
As the Xbox 360 turns 20, we celebrate its most influential and memorable games – both exclusives, and those that came to the console first Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved (2005) Originally featured as a minigame in Project Gotham, this 80s-style twin-stick shooter was rebuilt as a standalone digital-only release, attracting a huge new fanbase. Fast, […]
NASA’s Perseverance rover has obtained evidence that the atmosphere of Mars is electrically active, detecting electrical discharges – what one scientist called “mini-lightning” – often associated with whirlwinds called dust devils that regularly saunter over the planet’s surface. The six-wheeled rover, exploring Mars since 2021 at a locale called Jezero Crater in its northern hemisphere, […]
The Sharjah Department of Culture wrapped up the 10th Luxor Arab Poetry Festival. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the festival added a new chapter to the story of the “Diwan of the Arabs.” The closing ceremony took place in […]
UAE rider Saeed Ahmed Jaber Al Harbi was crowned champion of the FEI Endurance Asian Championship 2025, hosted in Pattaya, Thailand, with the participation of an elite field of riders from across the continent — adding a new continental achievement that reinforces the UAE’s leadership in equestrian sports. Al Harbi, riding the nine-year-old mare Ras […]
The Emirate of Ajman has marked a significant achievement by officially entering the Guinness World Records. This follows the successful formation of the world’s largest celebratory phrase using vehicles, where 603 automobiles were precisely arranged to spell out the message, “EID AL ETIHAD UAE 54.” The impressive and highly coordinated event was held under the […]
Dubai: Travel disruptions hit hard this week after the Ethiopia volcano sent ash sweeping into major air corridors between the Gulf and India. Airlines cancelled and rerouted flights without warning, leaving many travellers scrambling for new plans and covering unexpected costs along the way. Moments like these are pushing more UAE residents to protect their travel plans […]
The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (17) of 2025, amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures. The amendments, which take effect on 1 January 2026, are part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of the tax system and strengthen transparency […]
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