UAE users report disruptions across Facebook and Instagram as Meta hit by global outage
Facebook and Instagram down worldwide Several UAE residents reported being logged out of Facebook and…
Quote of the day by Henry Kissinger: “Blessed are the people whose leaders can look destiny in the eye without flinching but also without…” | World News
Henry Kissinger (Image: Wikipedia) Henry Kissinger spent more than half a century close to the center of world affairs. He helped shape wars and peace deals, opened doors between bitter rivals, and advised one American president after another. So it is interesting that one of his most repeated lines is not really about power. It…
Saudi Arabia, Portugal sign visa exemption deal for diplomatic and special passport holders | World News
Saudi Arabia and Portugal have signed an agreement granting mutual visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic and special passports, marking a new step in strengthening relations between the two countries.The agreement was signed in Lisbon on Tuesday by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs…
Four Keralites win Dh25,000(₹6.5 lakh) each in Abu Dhabi’s weekly big ticket raffle draw
Four Indians from Kerala have each bagged Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for June, with the winners currently residing in the UAE, Qatar and the United Kingdom, Khaleej Times reported.The latest round of winners includes two UAE residents, one resident of Qatar and one based in the UK, all of whom secured cash…
Kuwait launches 15-year residency scheme for foreign investors with KD5m minimum investment | World News
Foreign investors eligible for new 15-year residency permit in Kuwait Foreign investors looking to build long-term businesses in Kuwait could soon have a much stronger reason to stay.In a major policy shift aimed at attracting global capital, Kuwait has unveiled a new residency programme that will allow eligible foreign investors, business owners and senior executives…
Mohammed Safwan Shanu: Dubai-based Indian expat dies after sudden on-field collapse during cricket match | World News
A 38-year-old Indian expatriate who had lived in Dubai for nearly 15 years, died after collapsing during a routine cricket match.Mohammed Safwan Shanu hails from Bhatkal in Karnataka Safwan was batting during a weekly Sunday morning cricket game when he suddenly collapsed on the pitch at around 7.10am. Teammates rushed to help and called an…
Saudi Arabia, UAE announce start of Islamic New Year 1448 AH Tuesday; Ashura expected June 25 | World News
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that Tuesday, June 16, marks the first day of Muharram 1448 AH and the beginning of the Islamic New Year.The announcement came after the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon on Monday evening.The UAE has also confirmed Tuesday, as the first day of Muharram and the beginning of the…
Quote of the day by ex-American President Harry S. Truman: “Three things can ruin a man: power, money and women. I never wanted power, I never had any money, and the only woman in my life is…” | World News
Harry S. Truman never developed a reputation for speaking in polished political language. Even after reaching the White House, he often sounded more like a neighbour sharing an opinion than a leader delivering a carefully constructed message. That quality explains why many of his remarks have survived long after his presidency ended. Some were serious….
Donald Trump set to break one of FIFA World Cup’s strictest traditions after receiving green light for final ceremony role | Football News
President Trump held the FIFA World Cup trophy during an Oval Office ceremony and joked about keeping it United States President Donald Trump could once again find himself at the centre of a FIFA trophy presentation after reports emerged that football’s governing body has no objection to him taking an unprecedented role during the 2026…
India replaces BLS, SGIVS for passport, visa services in UAE; Al Hind to handle operations from July 1 | World News
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced that a new outsourced service provider will take over passport, visa and consular services for Indian nationals and other applicants across the UAE from July 1, 2026.According to the Embassy, Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC has been selected to manage the services following a tendering…
Saudi Arabia arrests over 10,700 illegal residents in one week, nearly 8,000 deported | World News
Saudi authorities arrested 10,725 illegal residents during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out between June 4 and June 10, according to the Ministry of Interior.The arrests were made during joint operations conducted by security forces in coordination with relevant government agencies across the Kingdom.Among those detained were 5,899 violators of residency regulations, 3,084 individuals accused of…
