Algeria qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup after defeating Iraq 2-0 today at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, the capital of Qatar, in the third round of Group D. With this result, Algeria raised its tally to seven points at the top of the group, while Iraq remained on six points, […]
A US Consulate delegation headed by Consul-General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Robert Raines, visited the Sharjah Art Museum today as part of the cultural visits for the 26th edition of the Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival, held under the theme “Lantern.” The delegation was welcomed by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of Cultural Affairs […]
Rail travel across the GCC is moving closer to reality, with member states now signing new agreements and accelerating cross-border rail projects. In September, Gulf Railway Authority confirmed fresh progress on the unified GCC Railway Project, setting December 2030 as the completion target. While the region’s train systems are still developing at different speeds, the foundations are already […]
World Cup champion Paul Pogba has officially stepped into one of the Gulf’s oldest and most prestigious sporting traditions: professional camel racing.The French star announced a strategic investment and ownership stake in the Saudi professional camel racing team Hubub, marking one of the most unexpected crossovers between global football and Arabian heritage sports. The news, […]
Short Fridays are likely to become shorter for UAE students as most schools across the country are likely to close early on Fridays from January 2026 following the announcement of standardised Friday prayer timings nationwide. The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat announced on Tuesday that Friday sermons and prayers will be held at 12.45pm […]
Heavy rainfall is set to continue across most regions of Saudi Arabia, the National Centre for Meteorology said in its forecast. Moderate to heavy thunderstorms, capable of triggering flash floods and accompanied by hail and strong winds, are expected over parts of Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Riyadh, the Eastern Province and the Northern Borders. Light to moderate […]
The weather across the UAE is partly cloudy to cloudy today, with a chance of light rain over western and coastal areas if cloud cover continues to thicken. Humidity during the early morning hours may once again lead to fog or light fog forming inland and along coastal areas. Winds will fluctuate between south-easterly and north-easterly directions, […]
Dubai Duty Free reached an historic milestone on December 9th when the airport retailer passed AED8 billion in sales for the first time in its 42-year history. The sale of a twin pack of Marlboro Lights purchased for AED371 by an Indian passenger travelling to Delhi was the item that pushed sales over the AED8 […]
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to cut the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points, from 3.90% to 3.65%, effective from Thursday, 11 December. This decision was taken following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement today to reduce the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB) by […]
But what are the secrets of the Princess of Wales to always having perfect hair? Some answers from her hairdressers. A true icon, Kate Middleton attracts all eyes at every official appearance. Many have sought to uncover her hair secrets, starting with the British media, early fans of the princess’s signature blowout. And the clues aren’t so […]
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