Did a smart fridge ad for Apple TV+’s Pluribus drive a UK woman to psychosis? What we know |
A Pluribus advert appeared on a smart fridge, sparking a viral hospitalisation claim/ Reddit ~image…
Abu Dhabi orders closure of Safari Plaza restaurant after inspectors flag food safety violations
Safari Plaza restaurant in Abu Dhabi Authorities in Abu Dhabi have ordered the closure of Safari Plaza Restaurant after inspectors found repeated food safety violations that were deemed a threat to public health.The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) said the restaurant, located on Al Muroor Street and operating under trade licence number…
Saudi TV reporter killed in Yemen car bomb blast; government vows to track down perpetrators
Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya’s reporter A correspondent for Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya television was killed in Yemen after a bomb planted on his vehicle exploded in the eastern city of Mukalla, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing the broadcaster.Mohammed Aydah, a Yemeni journalist who reported for Al Arabiya and its sister channel Al Hadath, was killed…
Planning a Saudi trip? Brits can stay up to 180 days under new electronic travel permit from July | World News
Saudi Arabia introduces electronic travel authorisation for UK citizens/Image: AI Representative Image British citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia will be able to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from July 1, 2026, under a new entry system announced by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The new service will be available to holders of all…
Saudi King approves hosting 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 16 Asian countries under guest programme | World News
Saudi Arabia’s Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, has approved the hosting of 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from across the world under the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit.The initiative, funded at the King’s personal expense and overseen by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call…
Dubai brings back 4-day work week for govt staff this summer; Fridays off for many employees
Dubai brings back 4-day work week Thousands of Dubai government employees will enjoy more flexibility at work this summer, with some eligible for a three-day weekend under the emirate’s renewed “Our Flexible Summer” initiative starting June 29.The programme, launched by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), will run until September 10 and introduces reduced…
UAE grants visa-on-arrival to eligible Filipinos from June 25; entry fees start at Dh100 | World News
Eligible Filipino travellers can now obtain a UAE visa on arrival, simplifying entry and boosting tourism / Image – file Thousands of Filipino travellers now have a simpler way to enter the UAE.Starting June 25, eligible Philippine passport holders can obtain a UAE visa on arrival instead of applying for a visa before travelling. The…
Etihad Rail: 50% off Etihad rail tickets: UAE opens passenger bookings with fares from Dh55 | World News
Etihad Rail has opened passenger bookings with half-price launch fares / Image – file The countdown to one of the UAE’s most anticipated transport projects has officially entered its final stage.Etihad Rail has opened ticket bookings for its first passenger train service, giving residents and visitors the chance to secure seats ahead of the June…
FIFA president reveals Donald Trump’s major role at 2026 World Cup final in surprise announcement | Football News
FILE – FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, Pool, File_ FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump will join him in…
UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank branch AED20 million over anti-money laundering failures | World News
Foreign bank fined AED20 million in UAE. The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has levied an AED20 million fine on a branch of a foreign bank following regulatory findings related to weaknesses in its compliance systems.In a statement, the regulator said the action followed examinations that found significant and repeated failures in the bank’s…
Sharjah announces new parking timings, paid hours extended to midnight from July 1 | World News
Sharjah extends parking timings to 8am–12am From July 1 Sharjah to extend paid public parking hours across the emirate starting July 1, with fees applying until midnight, Sharjah Municipality announced. The new timings will cover Sharjah city, Kalba, Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid, with parking charges running daily from 8am to 12am.The change standardises operating hours…
