Al-Baha switched off non-essential lights in 28 buildings for one hour to promote energy conservation/Image: SPA Al-Baha turned off non-essential lights for an hour as part of a local drive to spread awareness about energy use and environmental protection.In Saudi Arabia, Al-Baha Municipality switched off lights across parts of the city on Friday as it…
Saudi Arabia restores 1 million hectares of land, plants over 159 million trees under green initiative/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has marked a major environmental milestone, transforming degraded land into green cover at scale. The progress reflects a long-term national push to restore ecosystems, expand vegetation and tackle desertification.Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares of…
Tensions surge as Iran confirms targeting a US-linked vessel near Oman’s Salalah port, a vital shipping hub. This escalation expands the conflict into critical maritime zones, threatening global trade and energy markets. The move signals Iran’s willingness to strike US assets, blurring lines between military and logistical targets and raising fears of wider instability. Source…
UAE Reaffirms Space Ambitions After NASA’s Lunar Pivot As the global space race enters a decisive new phase, a major shift by NASA has sent ripples across international partners, including the UAE. The decision to pause the Lunar Gateway project, once envisioned as a space station orbiting the Moon, has raised questions about the future…
US State Department Travel Advisory Map As conflict involving Iran continues to reshape global security conditions, the US. Department of State has issued updated travel advisories, warning that American citizensU abroad could face risks ranging from arbitrary detention to violence and kidnapping. The updated guidance, reflected in the department’s global advisory interactive world map, places…
From India to GCC: Lulu Group International Strengthens Food Lifeline Amid Iran vs US-Israel War LuLu Group chairman Yusuff Ali MA has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting uninterrupted food supplies from India to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Yusuff Ali met PM Modi in New Delhi on…
Gold prices in Dubai rise sharply on March 27 as global uncertainty, weak dollar and strong demand / Image: file The “City of Gold” witnessed a vibrant morning on Friday as gold prices in Dubai staged a notable recovery, snapping a downward streak that had dominated the market for over a week. In a classic…
Tears at DXB: The Surprise Gift By Dubai International Airport That’s Melting Hearts Worldwide In a week marked by travel disruptions, regional uncertainty amid Iran vs US-Israel war and emotional departures, something unexpected unfolded at Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports and it had nothing to do with flights. At DXB (as…
UAE Rain Driving Fines Explained: What You Can Be Penalised For As heavy rain and unstable weather sweep across the UAE, authorities are tightening enforcement on dangerous driving behaviours that spike during wet conditions. What many motorists do not realise is that these are not new rules but during rain, enforcement becomes stricter, penalties feel…
Doctors in Saudi Arabia used robotic surgery to treat a two-year-old child with Hirschsprung’s disease/Image: SPA Doctors in Saudi Arabia have carried out a complex robotic surgery on a two-year-old child diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease, a rare condition that affects how the bowel works.The child, who weighs around 10 kilograms, was treated at King Faisal…