After Dubai, Heathrow becomes next airport to scrap 100ml liquid limit rule
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has implemented a permanent easing of security restrictions on liquids and large electronics in carry-on baggage, effective immediately. This change, announced by Dubai Airports, streamlines the…
Adobe Acrobat now lets you edit files using prompts, generate podcast summaries
Adobe is significantly expanding the artificial intelligence capabilities within its Acrobat ecosystem, adding features that allow users to generate presentations, create podcast summaries, and edit documents using simple text prompts.…
Oman reviews human rights progress at UPR session in Geneva
The Sultanate of Oman recently completed its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva, Switzerland, demonstrating a continued commitment to strengthening its human rights record. The review, a crucial component…
Invitation to Board of Peace complicates EU bid to placate Trump
European leaders face a complex diplomatic challenge as they navigate escalating tensions with the United States over President Donald Trump’s unexpected proposal regarding Gaza Board of Peace membership. The issue,…
Awqaf opens registration for Annual School Qur’an Memorization Competition
Doha, Qatar – Registration is now open for the 62nd Annual School Qur'an Memorization Competition, organized by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) in collaboration with the Ministry…
Nasser Al Attiyah wins 2026 Oman Rally
Muscat, Oman – Nasser Al Attiyah of Qatar continued his reign as the most dominant rally driver in the Middle East, winning the 2026 Oman Rally for a record ninth…
GCC population to hit 83.6mn by 2050
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is experiencing rapid demographic shifts, and a new report from the Gulf Statistical Centre projects significant GCC population growth in the coming decades. By…
Doha hosts joint tactical exercise of GCC security agencies
Doha, Qatar – A major security exercise, Gulf security drill “Arabian Gulf Security 4,” commenced on Sunday, bringing together security forces from six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and…
India, EU set to announce conclusion of Free Trade talks
India and the European Union are on the cusp of finalizing a landmark India-EU trade agreement, a development poised to reshape global trade dynamics. After years of negotiations, and a…
Parliament approves expat ID cards linked to residency length
The Bahrain Parliament recently approved a significant amendment to the national ID card law, directly impacting the expat ID card system and the country’s large expatriate workforce. The change links…