The long-awaited Gulf Railway project connecting six GCC Emirates is now more than 50 per cent complete, according to officials overseeing the regional transport network. The 1,700-kilometre railway system is expected to become fully operational by December 2030. The ambitious project is designed to improve transport, trade and tourism across the Gulf region, while also […]
The 104.8 Channel 4 office has been a buzz with the news that Miley Cyrus is officially getting her own star on the iconic , cementing her place as one of pop culture’s biggest names. The singer and actress will be honoured during a special ceremony in Los Angeles on May 22, with fans already […]
Schools across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman have resumed face-to-face classes from today, following a temporary period of remote learning introduced because of regional tensions. Authorities confirmed that students, teachers and administrative staff will all return to campuses, while schools and nurseries continue operating under strict safety protocols. The temporary switch to online learning had been […]
Several major celebrities have reportedly lost millions of Instagram followers overnight after parent company Meta carried out a huge crackdown on fake and inactive accounts. The move, which online users have dubbed the “Great Purge of 2026”, affected some of the platform’s biggest stars. According to reports, Taylor Swift lost around five million followers during […]
Emirates have unveiled a striking new aircraft livery featuring a giant UAE flag stretched across the fuselage of one of its iconic Airbus A380s. The special design, applied to aircraft A6-EVG, extends the airline’s famous tail artwork and was revealed as part of the carrier’s “This Flag Will Always Fly” campaign celebrating national unity and […]
Is there trouble in paradise? Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have sparked online speculation after videos from after the 2026 Met Gala appeared to show the couple in a tense exchange. Clips circulating online showed the pair sitting seriously in a van following the event, with fans quickly questioning whether there was trouble in their relationship. […]
Dubai’s has announced a record-breaking profit for the 2025-26 financial year, despite ongoing regional conflict and disruptions to air travel across the Middle East. The aviation giant reported profit before tax of Dh24.4 billion, with revenues climbing to around Dh151 billion, helped by strong global demand for travel and higher passenger yields. The group, which […]
Billie Eilish has revealed she has no intention of ever getting cosmetic surgery, explaining that she wants to age naturally and embrace changes in her face and body over time. Speaking on a podcast, the 24-year-old said she is “excited to age” and doesn’t want to alter her appearance, instead choosing to experience life’s changes […]
UAE leaders have marked the 50th anniversary of the Armed Forces’ unification, describing it as a defining milestone that has strengthened the nation’s security, unity and stability over the past five decades. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other senior officials paid tribute to the dedication and sacrifices of military personnel, highlighting their […]
The 2026 Met Gala delivered a spectacular showcase of creativity, with celebrities transforming the iconic steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art into what felt like a live art exhibition. This year’s theme pushed stars to embrace bold storytelling through fashion, with sculptural designs, archival revivals and dramatic silhouettes blurring the line between couture […]