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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the implementation of 7 new development projects during the month of June, as part of its ongoing plan to develop infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of the road network in various regions of the emirate. The objective includes improving t

Dubai: Buying a car is an important milestone for most individuals. Fortunately, the UAE gives residents access to a broad selection of not just vehicles, but also flexible auto financing options that let you own your dream car, without the burden of paying the entire cost up-front. The process of

KUWAIT: Kuwait's armed forces detected and intercepted seven hostile ballistic missiles inside Kuwaiti airspace on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Defence. In a statement issued by the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army and carried by Kuwait News Agency, the Ministry of Defence spokesperson C

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain.  Condemns attack on Kuwait In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks cons

Dubai: The UAE government has introduced a wide array of long-term residency programmes for expatriates, from the Golden Visa for investors, exceptional talents and humanitarian pioneers, to the Green Visa for freelancers , skilled workers and business partners. There’s another visa category that c

BEIRUT: Several Lebanese military personnel, including an officer, were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a military vehicle on the Khardali-Nabatieh road in south Lebanon, the Lebanese Army said in a statement on Saturday. "A Lebanese Army officer holding the rank of brigadier general and h

Dubai: The sixth edition of Interdisciplinary Urology Care Consortium (IUCC 2026), regarded as one of the region’s leading specialised medical gatherings, started Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Conrad Dubai Hotel. The event brings together more than 76 global speakers, over 29 participating companies an

MANAMA: Bahrain announced on Saturday that its air defences intercepted Iranian missiles, while strongly condemning Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait earlier in the day. In a statement, Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the attacks in the stronge

KUWAIT: Kuwait reopened its airspace on Saturday after a temporary closure imposed as a precautionary measure following Iran's ballistic missile attacks on the country, the Kuwait Public Authority of Civil Aviation (PACA) said. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), PACA said that the con

Dubai: Wondering if can get approved for a bank loan , or if you will be able to buy a new car , or finally start your own business? The key that unlocks all those doors for you is your credit score. What exactly is a credit report, and how can you find out what your credit score is? We break down

Dubai Police has warned community members against falling victim to electronic fraud linked to fake offers for renting chalets and holiday homes promoted on social media platforms and various websites. Officials confirmed that scammers are trying to exploit residents' search for summer holidays off

India's Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu clinched the Norway Chess 2026 title in Oslo on Friday after a commanding final‑round classical victory that capped one of the most dramatic finishes in the event’s history.   Praggnanandhaa  is the first Indian in the history of the tournament to win the title.  I

Dubai: When Sabine Karunanithy landed in Dubai with her three children on December 31, 2021, she arrived with more questions than expectations. The German national had visited the city twice on family holidays, but she knew that living somewhere was very different from passing through it as a touri

Abu Dhabi: UAE sports federations are advancing their strategic plans to enhance the country's global and continental sporting presence, in line with the National Sports Strategy 2031. The UAE Sports for All Federation is expanding community participation and physical activity through nationwide ev

Kuwait: The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces announced at dawn today that Kuwaiti air defences are currently intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks. The General Staff stated that any explosions heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting the hostile attacks, urging eve