Ibrahim Al Faryan is a Saudi media personality who has covered six World Cup tournaments and holds an honorary doctorate in combating sports fanaticism/ Image: X Cristiano Ronaldo’s engagement to longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez has prompted an extravagant gift from Saudi journalist Ibrahim Al Faryan, a camel, symbolizing both celebration and regional tradition. The gesture…
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health and Commerce have issued new regulations/Representative Image Kuwait has implemented sweeping new health guidelines for salons, personal care facilities, fitness centres, and health institutes to bolster public safety and curb infectious risks. The regulations, issued jointly by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, introduce more than 130…
Ministry of Education has released the official academic calendar for the 2025–26 school year/Representative Image The Ministry of Education in Bahrain has released the official academic calendar for the 2025–26 school year, detailing term start and end dates, major exam windows, holidays, and key registration periods for public schools and continuing education programmes. The calendar…
Certificates of Origin certify that goods are produced in a specific country, essential for customs, tariffs, and export compliance/ Image: File The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reported a significant increase in the issuance of Certificates of Origin over the past year. This development highlights the emirate’s growing industrial base, increased trade…
Hundreds demonstrate for Druze ‘self-determination’ (Credit: AFP) Hundreds of Druze took to the streets of Sweida in Syria’s south, with some waving Israeli flags. It comes after deadly clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin Sunni tribes.Hundreds of people demonstrated in the southern Syrian city of Sweida on Saturday, demanding the right for self-determination for the…
The Ministry of Justice now handles all judicial translation requests digitally through the e-Litigation platform, improving speed and accuracy/ Image: File The Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia has formally launched a centralized translation service through its e-Litigation platform, streamlining all judicial translation processes to support efficient legal communication and case handling. A system-wide overhaul…
Sheikh Nasser has claimed victory in the challenging 120km Rushford Endurance Race/Image: Instagram His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Commander of Bahrain’s Royal Guard, has claimed victory in the challenging 120km Rushford Endurance Race held in the United Kingdom. The…
AI Image used for representative purpose A Florida woman was arrested after drunkenly phoning the University of Central Florida just after the summer term ended, and dropped the bomb threat. Kristin Galli, 29, allegedly called UCF’s Student Care Services on May 22, blurting out, “I’m gonna f–king blow you guys up” before hanging up the…
A babysitter from California was sentenced to 100 years of life in state prison on Thursday for participating with her boyfriend in the sexual abuse of several girls she was hired to care for. Brittney Mae Lyon, 31, along with her boyfriend, Samuel Cabrera, was arrested in 2016 after one of the victims disclosed the…
After decades of war, Afghanistan is moving to assert sovereignty over its water resources, a shift that is testing fragile ties with neighbouring countries. Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have launched large-scale infrastructure projects, including dams and canals, to harness river flows that spill into Iran, Pakistan, and Central Asia. But as per…
