UAE influencers must secure advertiser permits by January 31 or risk fines reaching AED 10,000/Representative Image For content creators and advertisers operating in the UAE, the clock is now ticking. January 31, 2026, is the final day to obtain the mandatory Advertiser Permit, after which anyone posting promotional content without approval risks fines of up…
Erik the Red, whose real name was Erik Thorvaldsson, was a Viking explorer who turned a remote Arctic island into a Norse settlement that lasted for hundreds of years. Erik was born in Norway around 950 AD. He got his nickname because of his bright red hair and beard, and his fiery personality. He got…
Bangladesh tribunal (AP image) A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced Dhaka’s fugitive former police chief and two senior officers to death for crimes against humanity over the killing of six protesters during the July 2024 mass uprising that led to the overthrow of then prime minister Sheikh Hasina.The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) handed the death…
Above ground, Cappadocia feels otherworldly. Wind-carved fairy chimneys rise from dusty valleys, their pale pink and honey-coloured rock glowing under the Turkish sun. Hot-air balloons drift overhead at dawn, and hikers trace paths through canyons shaped by ancient volcanoes. Yet beneath this dramatic landscape lies something even more astonishing. More than 85 metres below the…
Half the oxygen, no running water: inside the world’s highest town where 50,000 people still live (Image Credit European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery) High in the eastern Andes, close to the limits of human tolerance, sits La Rinconada, a gold mining town unlike any other. At roughly 5,000 metres above sea level, it is recognised…
Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin February 19, bringing 12 to 13 hour fasts worldwide/Representative Image Muslims across the world are preparing for the start of Ramadan 2026, with growing attention on daily fasting hours after several years of longer, more demanding summer fasts. Astronomical estimates suggest the upcoming holy month will offer comparatively moderate…
The UAE will host a week-long nationwide festival celebrating decades of cultural ties with Kuwait/Representative Image A shared history built on trust, cooperation and people-to-people bonds will take centre stage next week as the UAE launches a nationwide celebration honouring its close relationship with Kuwait. From illuminated landmarks and cultural showcases to high-level forums and…
The Labour Ministry urged employers to protect workers as dusty, windy conditions persist across Doha/Representative Image The Ministry of Labour has issued an advisory urging employers to step up safety measures as dusty and windy weather continues to affect Doha. The warning, issued on Sunday, focuses on protecting workers, particularly those operating outdoors or in…
This 3,000-year-old treasure in Spain was made with iron that fell from the sky (Image Credit – Villena Museum) The Treasure of Villena has been studied for decades and mostly admired for its gold. Found near Alicante in 1963, the hoard contains dozens of finely worked objects that sit comfortably within what archaeologists expect from…
Gulfood 2026: The year Dubai outgrew a single venue / Image: File For the first time in its 31-year history, Gulfood 2026 has outgrown its traditional home. Opening today, January 26, the world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing event is operating simultaneously across two iconic locations: the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and the…
Traveling through tunnels is usually just a normal part of a trip, but the Laerdal Tunnel in Norway is something special. The tunnel is 15.2 miles long and goes under a mountain range that looks like it came straight out of a movie. Drivers can go through the tunnel for up to 20 minutes without…
Studies have reaffirmed a centuries-old theory, argued by many historians over time: there was, in fact, a Viking presence in America in the year 1021 AD. Scientific researchers, analysing historical reports from tree fossils at an archaeological site in Canada’s Newfoundland, have revealed that the Vikings arrived in the New World in a specific year:…
Archaeologists uncover 800,000-year-old human footprints beneath the sands of eastern England (AI-generated) Along a quiet stretch of coastline in eastern England, a short window of low tide revealed something rarely seen in Europe. Pressed into ancient mud and briefly exposed by shifting sands, a series of human footprints emerged on a Norfolk beach. The impressions…
New MoU between Dubai Culture and Spotify aims to elevate emirati artists / Image: File In a move that signals a new chapter for the Middle East’s music scene, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has signed a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spotify. The agreement was inked in the presence of Her Highness…
UAE Authority and Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission signed an MoU in Abu Dhabi to strengthen cooperation/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia took a key step in Abu Dhabi, formalising closer coordination on accountability and integrity. The focus was clear from the outset: tackling corruption through collaboration, shared expertise, and stronger governance practices.As part of…
From dawn hailstorms in RAK to chilly drizzles in Dubai, / AI Generated Image While the UAE is known for its golden sun, residents woke up to a very different scene this Monday morning. A powerful low-pressure system has officially moved in, bringing with it a rare and dramatic display of nature: hail.As dawn broke,…
At least 11 people were killed and 12 others injured after gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato on Sunday, local authorities said.The attack took place in a neighbourhood in the town of Salamanca, prompting security forces to launch a search operation for those responsible, according to a…
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has said Ottawa has “no intention” of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, pushing back against claims of a strategic drift towards Beijing, a day after US President Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods.Carney’s remarks came after Trump warned that Canada could face “100 per cent tariffs…
US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Monday warned “every” Democratic governor and mayor to cooperate with his administration on immigration enforcement, blaming former president Joe Biden for what he called a surge in illegal immigration and rising violence.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “During the four years of Crooked Joe…
A ferry carrying more than 350 people sank after midnight off an island in the southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people while more than 300 others were rescued, Philippine authorities said on Monday. The M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, an inter-island passenger and cargo ferry, went down about a nautical mile off Basilan province while…
