Seven Arab teams compete in AWST 2026 basketball

Basketball competitions will begin on Tuesday, February 3, as part of the eighth edition of the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2026), being organised by Sharjah Women’s Sports from February 2 to 12 across the Emirate of Sharjah. The biennial tournament brings together 63 teams from 16 Arab countries, competing across nine individual and team […]

Abdullah bin Zayed arrives in Kuwait for working visit

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, arrived today in the Kuwaiti capital on a working visit to the sisterly State of Kuwait. He was received upon arrival at the Amiri Airport by Abdullah Ali Al Yahya, Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with a number of […]

Matcha vs Coffee: Which Is Better?

Millions of people turn to caffeinated beverages daily in search of an energy boost to help them focus and accomplish their tasks. Coffee and matcha are among the most popular choices. While coffee is known for its quick and powerful effect thanks to its high caffeine content, matcha is known for its more balanced and […]

When menopause should not be managed alone

Dr Ramya Raj, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, International Modern Hospital Dubai While many women do move through menopause without formal medical care, certain symptoms should prompt professional guidance. These include hot flushes or night sweats that disrupt sleep or daily functioning, mood changes such as persistent anxiety or low mood, brain fog affecting work or […]

Philippine conjoined twins arrive in Riyadh

Conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna arrived in Riyadh from the Philippines on Tuesday for medical evaluation, Saudi state media reported. The twins were transferred from King Khalid International Airport to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, where doctors will assess their condition and determine whether separation surgery is possible. The family accompanying the twins expressed appreciation […]

Robbie Williams Sets UK Record With 16th No. 1 Album

Robbie Williams has scored his 16th UK No 1 album, surpassing a tally set by the Beatles in 2000 to become the all-time chart record holder. Britpop, Williams’ homage to the lairy and zeitgeist-setting guitar music of the mid-1990s, went straight to No 1 in its first week of release. All but one of his […]

Children and Teens Roundup: Best New Picture Books and Novels

The Good Deed Dogs by Emma Chichester Clark, Walker, £12.99Three very good dogs’ attempts to help others keep backfiring with chaotic consequences – until they pull off a successful kitten rescue in this exuberantly charming picture book. Auntie’s Bangles by Dean Atta and Alea Marley, Orchard, £12.99Everyone misses Auntie, especially the jingle of her jewellery; but eventually Theo and […]

Melania Trump Hosts White House Screening for Amazon Film

Melania Trump hosted a black-tie sneak preview of her Amazon MGM Studios film at the White House on Saturday night, sources told Page Six. Sources said that the expected guest list for the Brett Ratner-directed documentary, which opens Jan. 30, included husband President Trump and son Barron, Queen Rania of Jordan, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Erika Kirk, […]

Buying Property in Saudi Arabia: What to Know in 2026

Foreigners, for the first time, are allowed to buy property in Saudi Arabia from January 2026, marking one of the most significant shifts in the Kingdom’s real estate policy in decades. The new law, approved in July 2025, permits non-Saudis to own property within designated zones, opening the door to expats, regional investors and international buyers who […]

Rare update on Michael Schumacher’s recovery

Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One world champion, is reportedly no longer bed-bound more than 12 years after a severe ski accident, according to multiple recent news reports. Sources close to the Schumacher family say the 57-year-old can now sit upright in a wheelchair and be moved around his residences in Majorca and near Lake […]