Saudi Arabia to allow foreigners to own property from 2026 under new law, except in four major cities | World News

Starting 2026, foreigners can own Saudi property, excluding Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Riyadh cities/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is allowing foreign nationals to own real estate under a new legal framework set to take effect in January 2026, clearly defining where foreigners can buy property, what types of real estate they can own, and the legal…

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Universal school choice is reshaping US education, but the outcomes remain uncertain

Across large swathes of the US, state governments are rapidly redrawing the boundary between public education and private choice, allowing families to tap public funds to pay for private school tuition, homeschool materials, and education services once considered firmly outside the state’s remit. What began as targeted programmes for low-income families or children with disabilities…

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Catherine O’Hara honored by family and friends at private funeral service two weeks after her demise

Catherine O’Hara’s closest family and friends gathered on February 14 for a private funeral, just two weeks after her demise. The service took place at St. Martin of Tours Church in Los Angeles, where people who loved her most came together and shared stories in her sweet memory. Catherine O’Hara’s funeral service O’Hara’s demise on…

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‘Slender Bombardier’: Researchers identify new dragonfly species in Kerala’s farmlands

NEW DELHI: Researchers have confirmed the discovery of a new species of dragonfly, Lyriothemis keralensis, from the low-lying coastal regions of Kerala. Commonly called the Slender Bombardier, the species was formally identified after more than ten years of research, according to news agency PTI.The breakthrough study was carried out by a team led by Dr…

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Dubai update: Eid Al Fitr fireworks cancelled at Global Village amid Middle East situation; prime attractions remain closed

Given the current situation in the Middle East, Dubai Global Village has cancelled its annual Eid Fireworks in 2026. Eid Al Fitr in the UAE is expected to begin around March 19, 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon. It’s an important update for travellers planning to visit Dubai during the holidays. Global Village…

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