‘Never a problematic person’: Friend remembers Kerala man killed in Sharjah over TikTok row

‘Never a problematic person’: Friend remembers Kerala man killed in Sharjah over TikTok row

Indian expat killed in Sharjah A childhood friend of Kerala expatriate Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, who was allegedly murdered in Sharjah following a dispute reportedly linked to a TikTok livestream, has shared emotional memories of the man he knew, as the victim’s body was repatriated to India on Thursday.To the public, Ismail has become the…

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Children of Qatari mothers, Qatar-born expats can join national service: Requirements, how to apply

Children of Qatari mothers, Qatar-born expats can join national service: Requirements, how to apply | World News

Qatar has expanded eligibility for its national service programme, allowing children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in the country to apply for military service under a new initiative announced by the Ministry of Defence.The ministry said the programme offers successful applicants the opportunity to serve for up to five years, with monthly financial…

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Body of Indian man killed in Sharjah over TikTok row to be repatriated to Kerala today

Body of Indian man killed in Sharjah over TikTok row to be repatriated to Kerala today

Indian expat’s body to reach Kerala The mortal remains of a Kerala expatriate who was allegedly murdered in Sharjah following a dispute linked to a TikTok livestream will be repatriated to India on Thursday, according to officials handling the case.Speaking to Khaleej Times, Salam Pappinissery, CEO of Yab Legal Services, said the body would be…

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UAE students can retake exams remotely in certain cases, ministry clarifies

UAE students can retake exams remotely in certain cases, ministry clarifies | World News

The UAE Ministry of Education has clarified the circumstances under which students may retake examinations remotely, as well as the measures schools must take when technical issues disrupt centralised electronic tests.According to the ministry, remote exam retakes may be approved for students who are unable to attend in person due to specific circumstances. These include…

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Etihad launches new summer routes across Europe and Africa, unveils limited-edition travel kit

Etihad launches new summer routes across Europe and Africa, unveils limited-edition travel kit | World News

Etihad Airways has expanded its seasonal network with the launch of new routes to Europe and Africa, while introducing a limited-edition travel kit for passengers flying on the inaugural services.The UAE’s national carrier this week begins flights to three new destinations: Krakow in Poland from June 11, Palma de Mallorca in Spain from June 12,…

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Quote of the day by Malcolm X: “Usually when people are sad, they don't do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry…”

Quote of the day by Malcolm X: “Usually when people are sad, they don’t do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry…” |

Malcolm X (Image: Wikipedia) There is a photograph of Malcolm X that often circulates in books and archives; him mid-speech, eyes sharp, body angled forward slightly as if the words are pulling him ahead of himself. It is not a posture of calm reflection. It is urgency captured in stillness.That sense of urgency runs through…

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UAE job fair offers 1,000 vacancies in AI, engineering; attracts 4,500 Emirati job seekers

UAE job fair offers 1,000 vacancies in AI, engineering; attracts 4,500 Emirati job seekers

More than 4,500 Emirati job seekers flocked to the Industrialists Career Exhibition 2026 in Abu Dhabi, where over 1,000 vacancies were offered across engineering, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, digital technology and other future-focused sectors.The two-day event, organised by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in partnership with ADNOC, concluded at the Abu Dhabi…

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Indian-origin billionaire announces Dh1m aid for UAE road crash victims: 6 Indians among 7 dead

Indian-origin billionaire announces Dh1m aid for UAE road crash victims: 6 Indians among 7 dead | World News

Indian-origin billionaire Dr Shamsheer Vayalil has announced a Dh1 million humanitarian support package for families affected by the recent Emirates Road crash that killed seven workers and injured nine others.Dr Vayalil is a radiologist, businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings, a leading healthcare group in the Middle East, with…

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Kuwait caps domestic worker hiring at 10 countries, restricts recruiting from 27 others

Kuwait caps domestic worker hiring at 10 countries, restricts recruiting from 27 others | World News

Kuwait has introduced new regulations governing the recruitment of domestic workers, narrowing the list of approved source countries and placing restrictions on recruitment from dozens of others.The Ministry of Interior has issued a circular setting out updated procedures for hiring domestic workers, with recruitment now permitted from 10 countries. Officials said the changes are part…

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