UAE’s Skaik makes professional debut as Mena Golf Tour launches historic season

Competitive opportunities The timing proves ideal for the Dubai-based player, with the Mena Golf Tour’s return providing competitive opportunities close to home as he builds his professional career. With events scheduled across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, the Tour offers both accessibility and progression pathways that align with his ambitions. “More tournaments for … Read more

IndiGo Kannur–Abu Dhabi flight diverted to Ahmedabad after Ethiopia volcano ash alert

Ash cloud from Ethiopia forces reroute The disruption stems from the eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region on Sunday. The volcano, located approximately 800km northeast of the capital, Addis Ababa, near the Eritrean border, triggered an ash cloud that has since affected regional air travel. “IndiGo 6E 1433 from Kannur to … Read more

Saudi Arabia emerges as golf’s hottest new hub

Dubai: Golf in Saudi Arabia has rapidly shifted from a niche pastime to one of the country’s fastest-growing sports, fuelled by major investment, world-class venues and rising global interest. With state-of-the-art courses set across dramatic and varied landscapes, the Kingdom is positioning itself as a destination where top competition meets exceptional playing conditions. The sport’s … Read more

Good Earth opens Chahar Bagh in Dubai, bringing Indian craft heritage to global stage

The design house, founded by Anita Lal nearly three decades ago, has built its reputation on a deep, almost archival engagement with South Asian craft traditions. But Chahar Bagh marks a shift – not merely a geographical expansion but a conceptual one. The space draws from the Persian chahar bagh, the quadrilateral garden that historically … Read more

Aramco deploys Middle East’s first industrial quantum computer

The deployment strengthens Aramco’s push to integrate next-generation digital tools into its core business. Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter, Aramco’s Executive Vice President of Technology & Innovation, said the company sees quantum computing as a natural extension of its digital strategy. “We are deploying AI and other technologies at scale to further enhance our operations, maximize efficiency … Read more

Why half a million+ TruEstimate reports signal a new era in UAE real estate

Bayut has reached a milestone for its flagship valuation technology, TruEstimate: more than 500,000 digital valuation reports have now been generated since launch, cementing the tool as one of the UAE’s most trusted sources of property intelligence. This reflects a profound shift in consumer behaviour. Property seekers, brokers and investors across the country are increasingly … Read more

Burj Khalifa extravaganza to be led by Shahrukh Khan

Bollywood shines at Burj Park Adding shine to the night, Burj Park will feature a special Bollywood-themed experience curated with Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment – promising high-energy performances, film-inspired shows and family-friendly fun under the stars. The Burj Park celebration, organised in collaboration with Frontstage, offers exclusive seating and uninterrupted views of Dubai’s … Read more

Clair Obscur ties Baldur’s Gate 3 record with seven wins

Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Audio Design – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer Game – Peak Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Best Indie Game Self Published – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Indie Game – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – … Read more

Legendary Bollywood icon Dharmendra dies at 89

Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been … Read more

Major Developments unveils Tower Two at Colibri Views

Major Developments marks a defining moment in RAK Central’s residential transformation, with the unveiling of Tower Two at Colibri Views after Tower One was sold out. Tower Two is now open for sale. This milestone is a reaffirmation of investor confidence in a project trusted by legendary football icons and defined by its commitment to … Read more

Fiancé briefly hospitalised after father taken to hospital

Indian women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana had to postpone her wedding on Sunday after both her father and fiancé were taken to hospital for health reasons. The sudden emergencies brought the celebrations in Sangli, Maharashtra, to a complete halt, with Smriti refusing to continue the ceremony in her father’s absence. Fiancé hospitalised While the family … Read more

How Millie Bobby Brown almost quit acting after Game of Thrones—then Stranger Things happened

Before Millie Bobby Brown became the powerful Eleven in Stranger Things and Netflix’s ultimate franchise starter with Enola Holmes, she nearly walked away from acting altogether. The reason: Losing out on the role of Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones. During a chat on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Brown admitted that the rejection … Read more

Why you might not last long in Hawkins (Thanks Demorgorgons)

1. Running From Demogorgons – Survival rating: 20% We could channel our inner Eleven or sprint like Mike and Dustin, but, sigh, the average person trips over their own shoelaces. Demogorgons are terrifyingly fast, and there’s no chance we would  outrun them through the woods at night. Maybe if we had Steve Harrington’s hair, they’d be … Read more

Indian expat runs 23km from Al Qusais to DIFC

A self-made challenge: 21km every day for 30 days This year, Husain set himself a bold Dubai Fitness Challenge goal: a half marathon every day. “Thirty half marathons in 30 days—that was my target,” he said. With only days left in the challenge, he has already crossed 500km and is on track to reach nearly … Read more

Waiheke rates council’s low hanging fruit

Over decades, Waiheke residents become inured to having one of the highest average rating valuations per household in the region and chasing metrics from an institution as bulky and self-serving as Auckland Council has always been disturbing. Officials said this year’s citywide average residential rate for the 2025/2026 rating year across the city – from … Read more

Understanding the military-backed ‘reset’ proposal

What does it mean? Who’s behind it? The controversial idea — essentially a non-traditional coup d’etat to overhaul the government — has sparked fierce debate. Critics brand it a threat to democracy. Backers view it as a desperate fix for instability.  What is the proposed “reset”? Why now? The backdrop of crisis The proposal surfaces … Read more

Petrofac: From Dh30b giant to scandals, strain, and then collapse

The momentum shifted after a corruption probe surfaced, followed by heavy financial pressure and the collapse of a crucial offshore wind contract. By late 2025, the parent company’s move into administration reflected years of mounting strain on its finances and credibility. You can track the company’s rise, unravelling, and final collapse through the key moments … Read more

AT: Mātiatia carpark would need to expand by 50 percent to meet demand

Auckland Transport says Mātiatia needs another “half a carpark” again to meet demand, as there’s a resurgence of Waihekeans grumbling about the current Mātiatia carpark overflowing. Summer has barely arrived and island residents are already facing the issue of potentially missing appointments in Auckland when they are unable to find a car park before getting … Read more

Ronaldo’s response is a stunning bicycle kick for career goal 954 as Al Nassr beat Al Khaleej 4-1

Electric start from Al Nassr Al Nassr continued their perfect start to the new Saudi Pro League campaign with another dominant performance in Riyadh. They came into Matchday ten with eight wins from eight, the highest goal tally in the league and the strongest defence. Against sixth placed Al Khaleej, Jorge Jesus’ side once again … Read more

Thinking of working at Tesla? Elon Musk drops a game-changing chips roadmap

The team, he revealed, has already shipped “several million AI chips” powering Tesla’s vehicles and data centres — the very tech fuelling the company’s edge in real-world artificial intelligence, from Full Self-Driving (FSD) to neural network training. The current powerhouse in Tesla cars: AI4. But it doesn’t stop there. Musk hinted at new innovations: The … Read more

Recreational fishers to protest new Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act

Catch and release advocate Tony Wood says many recreational fishers will be joining the protest this Saturday. Recreational fishers are rallying for a peaceful protest against the new Marine Protection Act, which prohibits them from fishing in protected areas of the Huraki Gulf, while still allowing access to commercial interests. A fleet of fishers will … Read more

Was contest rigged? Dubai’s Miss Palestine Nadeen Ayoub calls out ‘unjust’ public polling

Dubai: Miss Palestine Nadeen Ayoub, who made history as the first woman from her country to participate at Miss Universe 2025, has publicly questioned the transparency of the Miss Universe app’s fan voting after an abrupt spike in votes shifted the results of the “Most Beautiful People” category shortly before it closed. In a video … Read more

Kuwait rolls out major hike in residency and visa fees

Visit visas now cost KD10 Under the new structure, all visit visas — including those for tourism, family visits, work entry or residency entry — will carry a flat fee of KD10. The by-laws also allow visit visas to be renewed once for the same period and permit their conversion into residency under certain conditions. … Read more

5 ways Dubai’s record budget will change daily life for UAE residents

1. Stonger healthcare, schools A major share of next year’s spending goes toward social services. That includes funding for hospitals, clinics, schools, housing programmes, community centres, sports facilities, and support services for seniors and people of determination. For families, that means continued investment in the places they rely on most. For young people, it means … Read more