Disney’s upcoming Abu Dhabi park on Yas Island promises a unique blend of Emirati culture and Disney magic. (Representative Image) When Disney announced its first new theme park in 16 years, to be located in Abu Dhabi, it wasn’t just about bringing back the classic Disney magic. The ambitious project promises to deliver an experience…
FILE – This courtroom sketch depicts Sean “Diddy” Combs sitting at the defense table during his bail hearing in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (Elizabeth Williams via AP, File) For over three decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs personified New York hustle. From Harlem block parties to Bad Boy Records, from resurrecting Biggie’s legacy to…
King Abdulaziz International Airport/ Image (File) Saudi Arabia is now offering a convenient and cost-effective way for international travelers, including GCC residents, to perform Umrah during layovers in the Kingdom. By booking flights with either Saudia Airlines or Flynas, eligible passengers can obtain a free stopover visa that grants access to Makkah and Madinah for…
Sharjah Police rescue 13-year-old boy lured into drug use through WhatsApp messages/Representative Image Sharjah Police have rescued a 13-year-old Emirati boy who developed a drug addiction after receiving unsolicited messages on WhatsApp. The Anti-Narcotics Department at Sharjah Police responded immediately when the child’s father reached out for help. Brigadier Majid Al Asam, Director of the…
UAE-based startup X-Technology, develops a virtual reality therapy for cancer survivors. For many cancer patients, the hardest battle begins once treatment ends. While physical pain may lessen, the psychological impact, the fear, anxiety, and loss of direction often lingers much longer. A UAE-based startup, X-Technology, is pioneering a novel form of emotional support using virtual…
Sharjah Airport responds swiftly after passenger forgets to pay before takeoff/Representative Image A traveller flying out of Sharjah International Airport experienced an unexpected moment of kindness after realizing mid-flight that he had forgotten to pay for his meal at a terminal restaurant. What followed was a spontaneous chain of goodwill that left both the passenger…
Trump animatronics at Disney’s Hall of Presidents- 2017 (left) and 2025 (right) Source: People.com Walt Disney World’s Hall of Presidents has quietly reopened, and it didn’t take long for visitors to spot the major update: a redesigned animatronic of President Donald Trump. Following his re-election and second inauguration in January 2025, Trump’s figure was moved…
An Indian professional working in the United States claimed that they were asked to “stop speaking” in meetings as co-workers couldn’t understand their accent. The 32-year-old shared the ordeal on reddit saying that they felt “dismissed and insulted”.“I’m 32, originally from India, currently working in the U.S. with a client team where everyone else is…
Earthquake alert: Minor quake jolts northern California A minor earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck Northern California on Monday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was recorded at 6.37 pm Pacific Time and was centered approximately 16 miles west of Los Banos and 30 miles southeast of San…
EU strikes new trade deal with Ukraine covering farm imports BRUSSELS: The European Union said Monday it had agreed a new long-term trade deal with Ukraine, covering imports of food products from the war-torn country that have angered EU farmers.“With this modernised agreement, we are securing trade flows from Ukraine to Europe and global markets,”…
