Global Village Season 29 kicks off with new attractions, including 30 cultural pavilions, a revamped Restaurant Plaza, and immersive marketplaces, offering visitors a rich blend of global cultures and dining experiences in Dubai.
Padel, a fast-growing sport blending tennis and squash, is taking over the UAE—and specifically Dubai—with its accessible gameplay and social appeal. With top-notch facilities, coaching, and year-round play, Dubai is becoming a hub for this dynamic and engaging sport.
The NBA’s preseason in Abu Dhabi saw the Celtics and Nuggets not just play, but immerse in local culture, from visiting mosques to camel rides in the desert.
Dubai is offering a Golden Visa to distinguished educators, granting 10-year renewable residency to teachers, principals, and academic heads in recognition of their contributions to the private education sector.
OKX has officially launched in Dubai, offering 280 cryptocurrencies and 480 trading pairs, making it the first major global exchange to serve both retail and institutional clients in the UAE.
Iranian's foreign ministry has said that Pakistan is now their only official intermediary with the United States, placing Islamabad at the centre of one of the the world's most sensitive diplomatic channels.
The Israeli military has said it confirmed the veracity of a viral photograph which appeared to show one of its soldiers smashing a statue of Jesus Christ to pieces with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon.
Pakistan is moving to repay the last $1.5 billion of a UAE loan this week after already returning $2 billion, as officials look to an IMF board review expected next month to unlock fresh funding and steady market confidence.
Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has claimed that Imran Khan first proposed the peace talks now unfolding in Pakistan as far back as 2002, adding a new burst of controversy to the country’s already charged political landscape.
Donald Trump has long favoured high-profile diplomacy and may want to fly in himself if Pakistan offers the chance for a final deal or landmark announcement, meaning JD Vance would likely need to stay home in Washington or return from Islamabad first.