Rain in the Desert? Sheikh Hamdan Reveals a Side of Dubai That Feels Unreal As the rain continues to transform the UAE’s landscape this week, an unexpected moment of quiet spectacle was captured by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Chairman…
As regional conflict persists in the Middle East and aviation remains disrupted, airlines have been dedicating flights to fly in fresh fruits and vegetables in Kuwait. The move has been aimed at maintaining stocks of fresh produce in supermarkets and ensuring a streamlined supply of food to the citizens. Recently, Jazeera airways set up an…
Study reveals humans lived at Sharjah’s Buhais Rockshelter from 125,000 to 16,000 years ago/Image: WAM For years, a site believed to have remained largely uninhabited between 60,000 and 12,000 years ago has been re-evaluated, as new research uncovers evidence of repeated human occupation at Buhais Rockshelter, an archaeological site in Sharjah, UAE. The findings challenge…
KHDA opens Dh1.1 billion scholarship offering 100 students global university opportunities by 2026/Representative Image Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced the opening of applications for the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme for the 2026–27 academic year. Launched in 2024 under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown…
UAE-Saudi Arabia trade bridge A new logistics link between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is being put in place as regional supply chains face pressure from ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the US–Israel–Iran conflict. Saudi Ports has announced a trade bridge connecting Sharjah with Dammam, aimed at making cargo movement across the Gulf faster and…
Dubai gold prices drop below Dh490 ahead of Eid, buyers return to market / Image: file The “City of Gold” is living up to its name this week, but in a way that’s keeping shoppers smiling even after the festive rush. Following a sharp global sell-off, Dubai’s gold rates have fallen significantly, bringing prices down…
Kuwait Airways is set to reconnect passengers with Cairo after a brief disruption, announcing the resumption of flights to Egypt’s capital from March 26, 2026. The airline has outlined a revised operating route and reaffirmed its existing travel procedures, signalling a structured return to service. The national carrier confirmed that flights to Cairo International Airport…
Four killed in Oman floods as over 40 rescued and search continues for missing person / image: file Oman is facing a severe weather emergency after heavy rains triggered sudden flash floods, killing at least four people and leaving one person still missing.The latest fatalities were confirmed in the Wilayat of Barka, where two bodies…
UAE warns motorists against entering flooded valleys/Representative Image As unstable weather and rainfall affect parts of the UAE, authorities have issued a clear warning to motorists and residents, urging caution near flood-prone areas and outlining strict penalties for behaviour that could put lives at risk. UAE authorities have cautioned the public against approaching valleys, dams…
Saudi Arabia agreed to open King Fahd Air Base in Taif to American forces / Image: file Saudi Arabia has granted the United States access to its King Fahd Air Base as tensions with Iran intensify, signaling a new phase of military alignment in the Gulf. The development follows warnings from maritime authorities that the…