Transferring money to strangers, no matter the intent, may carry criminal penalties under UAE law/Representative Image TL;DR: Transferring or depositing funds into unknown or unverified accounts especially at ATMs for strangers is a criminal offence under UAE law. Convictions for money laundering under Federal Law No. 20/2018 can lead to 1–10 years in prison and…
Dubai’s new system requires residents to settle all unpaid traffic fines, either fully or via instalments, before completing visa renewals/ Image: Dubai Media Office TL;DR Dubai residents must clear all traffic fines before renewing or issuing residency visas, under a new pilot system by GDRFA. The system is designed to encourage rule-following, not punish, payment…
With zero natural rivers or lakes, Kuwait depends almost entirely on seawater desalination to meet its water needs/Image: Renderhub TL;DR: Kuwait is one of the only countries in the world without a single natural lake or river. The country relies heavily on desalination plants and imports to meet its freshwater needs. Despite geographic limitations, Kuwait…
Known for its bright red color and wooden interior, the vintage lorry carried stories, songs, and goods across Saudi Arabia’s rugged landscapes/ Image: SPA TL;DR From the 1940s to 1970s, red vintage trucks were the backbone of transport across Saudi Arabia. These trucks moved people, goods, and culture, connecting isolated villages to growing cities. Though…
War has a funny way of turning wild ideas into serious government projects. In the chaos of World War II and the paranoia of the Cold War, military minds across the globe cooked up experiments that sound less like national defense and more like fever dreams. Think remote-viewing psychics, napalm-strapped bats, pain rays, and yes,…
Saudi Arabia’s courier sector logs over 50 million parcel deliveries in Q2 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector saw over 50 million parcels delivered between April and June 2025. Total service orders, including food and express deliveries, surpassed 101 million. Naqel emerged as the top-rated courier for customer satisfaction. Only complaints unresolved after 7…
Apple Online Store Debuts in Saudi Arabia With Arabic Language and Support/ Image: File TL;DR Apple has launched its official online store and app in Saudi Arabia, now fully available in Arabic. Customers can now buy directly from Apple, including engraving options in Arabic and English. Physical Apple Stores are planned to open in the…
Saudi Arabia introduces fine dining regulations that prioritise elegance, service, and exclusivity under Vision 2030/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia launches new rules for fine dining restaurants under Vision 2030. Regulations focus on service quality, dress codes, ambience, and hospitality standards. Only one branch per restaurant chain is allowed per city under the fine dining category…
A near-catastrophic incident occurred on Monday at Mexico City’s airport when an AeroMéxico regional aircraft landed while crossing over a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 that had begun its takeoff procedure on the same runway.The Delta aircraft, Flight 590, carrying 144 passengers and six crew members, was initiating its departure when the flight crew noticed…
QOC President has confirmed ongoing discussions with the IOC regarding Doha’s potential bid for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games/Image: File TL;DR: The QOC has formally confirmed ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee for a bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Qatar already possesses about 95% of the required sports…
