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Parents across the UAE have just days left to secure places for their children in government schools for the 2026–2027 academic year, with authorities making clear that late applications will not be accepted once the window closes.According to the UAE Ministry of Education, registration for Emirati students and those treated as such will remain open…
Residents across the UAE and the wider region may witness a remarkable celestial event tonight, as the Ramazan moon is set to appear directly above the Holy Kaaba in Makkah.Astronomers from the Jeddah Astronomical Society, have announced that on February 28, 2026, the moon will be 87 to 89 per cent illuminated, making it bright…
For decades, the idea sounded almost mythical. Fresh water is buried under the Atlantic seabed, sitting quietly off the eastern coast of the United States. Old geological surveys hinted at something unusual, but the data were patchy and easy to ignore. Then, in 2025, scientists returned to those forgotten coordinates, and what they uncovered appears…
As motorists across the UAE wait for the March 2026 fuel price announcement, global oil markets are sending mixed signals. February brought relief at the pump, but a sharp rebound in crude prices, driven largely by renewed US-Iran tensions, is raising the possibility that March could reverse that trend.According to Khaleej Times, fuel became cheaper…
A Health Revolution? Abu Dhabi Pulls the Plug on Junk Food Promotions In a landmark shift toward proactive public health policy, Abu Dhabi has announced a comprehensive ban on outdoor advertising for junk food and unhealthy beverages across the emirate, marking one of the most ambitious food marketing restrictions in the region. This initiative, launched…
World’s largest waterfall system by width lies between Brazil and Argentina — stretching 2.7 kilometres (Image Source – NASA) Along the border of Brazil and Argentina, the Iguazu River widens, slows, and then drops. The land simply falls away. Iguazu Falls stretches roughly 2.7 kilometres across a basalt plateau, forming what is generally described as…
Ancient Wonders, Modern Queen: Shakira’s Live Concert Comeback to the Pyramids of Giza Is Pure Icon Energy The global music scene is abuzz as Colombian superstar Shakira prepares to return to Egypt’s iconic Pyramids of Giza for a one-night spectacular concert on April 7, 2026, nearly two decades after her last performance at the UNESCO-listed…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had urged US President Donald Trump to consider sanctions tied to the Emirati govt’s support for an armed group fighting in Sudan’s civil war, the New York Times reported. Amid the feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Donald Trump came and had a November conversation that…
A conservative activist has claimed that “hundreds if not thousands” of trucking companies in the United States are registered under the name “No Name Given.”She said the situation is linked to migrants, particularly from the Punjabi community, who do not provide their full names to US authorities. This results in entries such as “No Name…
The Trump administration on Friday announced fresh federal charges against 30 additional people alleged to have taken part in storming Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, during an anti‑ICE protest on January 18. Of those charged, 25 have already been arrested, Attorney General Pam Bondi said, with more expected to be taken into custody.Bondi, in…
