The long-awaited GCC Unified Tourist Visa is moving closer to becoming a reality, with GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi saying the Schengen-style visa will “see the light soon”. The single permit is designed to allow international tourists to travel across all six GCC countries, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait, without needing […]
The UAE is starting to see the return of foggy mornings as September brings a familiar combination of hot days and increasingly humid nights. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a fog alert for today, warning of reduced visibility in some coastal and inland areas. Humidity is expected to reach around 90% overnight, while […]
Miley Cyrus appears to be gearing up for a new chapter in her music career. The singer shared a striking red-tinted photo on Instagram with the simple caption “MILEY” and has also changed her social media username to @miley, seemingly dropping “Cyrus” from her professional name. The post follows a series of mysterious red-and-black billboards […]
Michael B. Jordan and British singer RAYE have sparked romance rumours after being spotted together at Six Flags Magic Mountain near Los Angeles. The pair were seen riding rollercoasters and chatting together during the outing, with photos and videos quickly circulating on social media and prompting fans to speculate that they could be more than […]
The UAE has announced Friday, August 28, as a public holiday for both public and private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). For those who enjoy a Saturday-Sunday weekend, the announcement means a welcome three-day weekend, coming during the final week of the school summer holidays. The holiday is one of […]
Ready to refresh your playlist? This week’s New Music Friday is here, bringing a mix of emotional ballads, feel-good pop and dancefloor anthems. Whether you’re after a song to belt out in the car or something to kick-start your weekend, these three new releases have you covered. Alex Warren continues his incredible rise with Rescuer, […]
Every new school year begins with hope… but for many families across the UAE, recent months have brought uncertainty. That’s why Shoemart at Centrepoint is proud to launch the Back-to-School season three 15,000 AED Scholarship, helping a deserving child take one step closer to a brighter future. At Shoemart at Centrepoint, shop from over 100 […]
Oman has announced a new free 14-day tourist visa as part of changes to its immigration regulations, making it easier for eligible travellers to visit the Sultanate. The visa is aimed at encouraging short-term tourism and will be available to nationals of selected countries, with applications processed by the relevant authorities under the new rules. […]
It’s Friday, which means there’s a fresh batch of new music ready to soundtrack your weekend. From the arrival of one of the year’s most anticipated albums to exciting new collaborations from dance, Afrobeats and Arabic pop stars, here are the latest tracks landing on Channel 4 this week. Ariana Grande kicks things off with […]
UAE residents are now eligible to visit Montenegro without a visa for stays of up to 10 days, under a seasonal measure introduced by the Montenegrin government. The visa-free entry is available until October 1, 2026, giving eligible residents an easier way to explore the Balkan nation during the summer travel season. To qualify, travellers […]