An aggressive growth strategy and multi-city expansion bid, Umm Al Qura’s SAR 50 billion portfolioUmm Al Qura, developer of Makkah's Masar Destination, unveils a 2026–2030 strategy to expand across Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah, targeting a...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Oman clarifies existing rules on foreign property ownershipOman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has clarified that recent residency law changes do not grant foreigners expanded property own...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Cabo Verde reach knockouts in historic World Cup debut, book Round of 32 showdown with Messi’s ArgentinaCabo Verde has etched its name in World Cup history, reaching the knockout stage in its debut tournament as the smallest nation to do so. T...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meetingCape Verde's incredible World Cup debut continues as they secured a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, propelling them into the knockout stages...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Qatar minister visits Indian Embassy; offers condolences on death of 12 in factory explosionQatar's Energy Minister, Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, extended heartfelt condolences at the Indian Embassy in Doha following the tragic explo...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Rubio reassures UAE, Kuwait as scepticism over Iran deal persistsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf allies of their security during a visit to the UAE and Kuwait, addressing skepticism over a ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
UAE's passenger train tickets are now live. Here's how you can bookThe UAE is launching its first inter-emirate passenger train service connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on June 30. Bookings are now open wi...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
US-Iran talks make significant progress in Switzerland; Hormuz channel set up to avert incidentsIran and the US have made significant headway in talks mediated by Qatar, aiming to end a protracted conflict. A new framework is being fin...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Dubai to issue new public behaviour guidelines. What should tourists knowDubai is set to formalize public conduct with new guidelines, aiming to bolster its image as a highly civilized global city. The Dubai Civi...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Quote of the day from Hollywood legend Al Pacino on the woman who changed his life: 'The world I came from, we weren’t seen or regarded. The first time ever I had...' A reminder of the power of being seen by The Godfather actorLong before Al Pacino became a Hollywood legend, he was a troubled New York teen who felt invisible. His junior-high drama teacher, Blanche...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Watch: US Vice President Vance 'ignored' at Switzerland talks? Viral video of Qatar PM greeting Shehbaz Sharif sparks online frenzyA video from US-Iran talks in Switzerland, featuring Qatar's PM and Pakistan's PM, has sparked debate online over a perceived snub to US Vi...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Israeli fire kills nine people in Gaza, including a child and journalist, medics sayIsraeli strikes in Gaza on Saturday claimed at least nine lives, including a child and Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah. Health officials ...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Iran delegation, led by Speaker Ghalibaf, arrives in Switzerland for first round of technical talks with USAn Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, has arrived in Zurich for crucial technical talks with the US. This follows a re...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
A parasite that attacks other parasites? What scientists found in Borneo’s rainforest sounds like something out of science fictionHyperparasite fungus found in Borneo rainforest: Borneo's rainforests have yielded a remarkable discovery: a fungus that preys on the notor...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources sayIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has formed new secret groups in Iraq. These cells are carrying out drone attacks on Gulf nations like Kuwa...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
UAE provides support to contain Ebola outbreakThe UAE is supporting the World Health Organisation's efforts to control the Ebola outbreak in Africa. This aid aims to mitigate the impact...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Kenya, Japan, Egypt and South Korea leaders on sidelines of G7 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders from the UAE, Kenya, Egypt, South Korea, and Japan at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. Discuss...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.26 AM IST