Parents in the UAE may need to plan ahead as school admission rules are changing for the 2026-2027 academic year. On December 17, the Ministry of Education introduced a new official age cut-off for school admissions starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. The new cut-off date will be December 31 of the admission year, replacing the previous cut-off […]
The first thing to say about the ideal morning routine is that it probably doesn’t exist. Yes, endless influencers promise that they have tweaked, tested and fine-tuned the process of revving up for the day, but how history’s most productive people actually get things done is so varied that it’s hard to draw definitive conclusions. Beethoven, reportedly, […]
Traditional art performances, featuring diverse segments and vibrant displays, have attracted visitors and tourists to the Jazan Festival 2026, reflecting the authenticity of the region’s folk culture and enhancing the cultural tourism experience.The participation of these groups highlights heritage as a fundamental element of tourism, representing the lifestyle of ancestors across the region’s various governorates […]
Etihad Airways has enjoyed a golden year by collecting more than 25 prestigious international awards throughout 2025, with recognition spanning every aspect of the guest experience from cabin design to onboard catering, safety and operational excellence. The airline crowned the year by becoming only the fourth airline globally, and the first in the region, to […]
Data released by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed that non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose by 32.3% in October 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. National non-oil exports increased by 2.4%, while total merchandise exports grew by 11.8%, contributing to a 47.4% increase in the trade balance surplus compared with October […]
Syria is set to introduce a new national currency starting 1st January 2026, the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdulkader Husarieh, announced on Thursday. In a statement carried by Syria Arab News Agency (SANA), Husarieh described the move, outlined in Decree No. 293 of 2025, as a “pivotal national milestone” and the beginning […]
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has surprised social media followers with photos of a personal meeting with Elon Musk in Dubai, where the Crown Prince was seen driving the tech mogul and the world’s […]
There is no solid scientific proof, but it would do us all good to cut back on sweet treats It’s a warning passed down the generations: give a child too many sweets and they’ll be bouncing off the walls. But is there any scientific proof that sugar sends us into overdrive? Not yet, says Amanda […]
Indian property developers are expanding their presence in the UAE at a faster pace, drawn by regulatory clarity, strong demand from global buyers and a market structure that rewards execution over scale. Executives from Indian real estate firms say the UAE has moved from being an opportunistic overseas market to a strategic base for long-term growth. Developers […]
The Holy City of Madinah had the best growth in residential deals across Saudi Arabia in the first six months of 2025, rising as much as 49% to SR3.4 billion. Elsewhere in the Kingdom, there’s bullishness in the property market as new rules that will allow foreign investors to buy takes effect from 2026. “While […]
