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UAE astronomers warn against February 17 Ramadan moon sighting due to sun proximity risks/Representative Image Astronomers in the UAE have issued a safety advisory ahead of the expected Ramadan crescent sighting on Tuesday, February 17, warning the public against attempting to observe the moon using telescopes or binoculars due to serious eye safety risks.The International…
Viral Saudi wedding clip shows gold-wrapped chocolates claimed online as 24-carat gold biscuits/Image: X A 33-second wedding video has set social media abuzz after appearing to show 24-carat gold bars being handed out as gifts. The clip, widely circulated online, prompted disbelief and debate as viewers tried to make sense of what looked like solid…
Why does Greenland appear bigger on maps than Africa, even though it is not Maps sit quietly in classrooms, on news websites and inside phone screens. They look settled and precise, but the world they show is always slightly bent out of shape. Because the Earth is round, any flat world map must stretch or…
Friday the 13th is here: how traditions around the world shape fear of this day Today, 13 February 2026, falls on a Friday, a pairing that, in many Western cultures, carries an air of unease. For some it is a joke; for others, a genuine source of anxiety. The date has inspired secret societies, horror…
UAE updates Foundation Stage admission rules for British curriculum schools from 2026–2027 academic year/Representative Image The Ministry of Education has updated enrolment age requirements for the Foundation Stage in private schools implementing the British curriculum, introducing new assessment provisions from the 2026–2027 academic year.The move follows the extension of the school admission age cut-off from…
UAE students will attend online classes every Friday during Ramadan under ministry initiative/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, the UAE is once again reshaping the school week. Public school students across the country will study from home every Friday during the holy month, as part of a renewed effort to bring families closer while keeping lessons…
DOJ Files Reveal Exact Steps Jeffrey Epstein Used to Make His Coffee When the US Department of Justice released its latest tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents, part of the Epstein files, a release running to more than 3.5 million documents, images, and videos, most of the attention focused on the names, travel logs, and previously…
Representative Image: Flickr Indians migrate for many reasons, careers, comfort, currency. But somewhere between Schiphol arrivals and European payrolls, a quieter reckoning begins. Back home, a quick bite might mean a McAloo Tikki, a McSpicy Paneer, or a Veg Maharaja Mac. Abroad, it can mean a plain cheese slice between two buns, and, for a…
Qatar’s 10-year residency and UAE Golden Visa offer long-term options for entrepreneurs, investors, work, investment/Representative Iamge Long-term residency has become a key priority across the Gulf, as governments compete to attract founders, investors, and highly skilled professionals. Two programmes now stand out in this shift: Qatar’s newly announced 10-year residency permit and the UAE Golden…
Shakira’s Qatar concert on April 1, 2026 goes on sale, with tickets starting from QR95/Image: X Global music icon Shakira is set to perform in Doha, Qatar, this April, with tickets now live for her first-ever concert in the Qatari capital. The one-night-only show will take place at Stadium 974 on April 1, 2026, marking…
