‘Truly historic’: Kuwait’s first church elevated to status of Minor Basilica
Kuwait marked a historic moment for the Catholic community in the Arabian Gulf with the dedication of Our Lady of Arabia in Ahmadi as a Minor Basilica. The ceremony, led…
New Indian Ambassador calls for stronger CEPA action in UAE
Dubai, UAE – The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai hosted a welcome reception for Dr. Deepak Mittal, the newly appointed Ambassador of India to the UAE, on Monday.…
Gulfood 2026 set to become the world’s largest food trade show
Gulfood 2025 has broken records as the first exhibition to operate simultaneously across two venues – Dubai World Trade Centre and the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City – solidifying…
How YC-backed Bucket Robotics survived its first CES
Las Vegas recently hosted the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a sprawling event showcasing the latest technological innovations. Among the thousands of exhibitors was Bucket Robotics, a San Francisco-based startup…
Qatar Football Festival 2026 set to take place this March
Doha, Qatar will host the Qatar Football Festival 2026 between March 26th and 31st, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Football Events announced. The festival will feature the prestigious Finalissima…
Oman participates in international Islamic conference in Egypt
The Sultanate of Oman actively participated in the 36th International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, held in Cairo, Egypt, focusing on the crucial intersection of professional ethics,…
Saudi Arabia to launch SUSTAIN Platform to accelerate AI-enabled cross-sector collaboration for sustainable development
Saudi Arabia is set to launch the SUSTAIN Platform in 2026, a new initiative designed to foster sustainable development through enhanced collaboration powered by artificial intelligence. Announced at the World…
Qatar Chamber discusses fostering cooperation with Arab Federation for AI
Doha, Qatar – A meeting between Qatar Chamber Board Member Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli and Arab Federation for Artificial Intelligence President Jamal Ahmed Kamal on Monday signaled growing collaboration…
“Avatar Fire and Ash” tops North American box office for 5th consecutive weekend
LOS ANGELES – “Avatar: The Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the North American box office, earning an estimated $13.32 million during its fifth weekend in theaters, according to data…
Key EU transport network projects set to miss 2030 targets
Key transport projects across the European Union, designed to enhance connectivity for people and goods by 2030, are significantly behind schedule despite €15.3 billion in EU funding since 2020. A…