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Dar Global launches $1bn Trump-Branded Plaza to boost Jeddah’s urban real estate London-listed Dar Global has announced it will launch Trump Plaza Jeddah, a $1 billion Trump-branded development that will anchor Dar Al Arkan’s ambitious 1-million-sqm “Manhattan” masterplan in central Jeddah. The mixed-use complex sited along King Abdulaziz Road near the Corniche and Red Sea…

The UK government plans to require migrants to be employed, avoid claiming benefits, and engage in community service, Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood will announce on Monday. Currently, individuals with British family members who have lived in the UK for five years, or those residing legally for a decade under any visa, can obtain “indefinite leave…

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed victory of pro-European Union party in Moldova’s election, claiming that Russian “destabilising activity” failed to failed to upend the results.In a social media post on X, Zelenskyy said that Russia’s subversion and the constant disinformation did not work in the elections and Moldova defended itself from the threats. ‘French Spies…’:…

Hong Kong activist Nathan Law attends a candlelight vigil outside the Chinese Embassy in London (Image credits: AP) BEIJING: An overseas Hong Kong activist said he was denied entry to Singapore over the weekend for what he presumes were political reasons. Nathan Law said he was detained at the Singapore airport on Saturday night and…

UAE gold hits all-time highs for consecutive days, driven by investor fears and upcoming festival demand Gold prices in the United Arab Emirates have surged to unprecedented levels, with 22-karat gold reaching AED 422.75 per gram and 24-karat gold climbing to AED 456.75 per gram. This marks a significant increase from the previous all-time highs…

Air Arabia’s Super Seat Sale offers 1 million tickets from Dh139 (INR 6,038) worldwide/Image: Air Arabia Air Arabia has rolled out a limited-period ‘Super Seat Sale’, offering travellers the opportunity to book flights at significantly reduced fares. With 1 million seats up for grabs across its extensive international network, the promotion is available for booking…

Over the past 20 years, there has been a 67% rise in diabetes cases in Turkey, meaning that overall prevalence has almost doubled, to more than 16% of the population. The International Diabetes Federation now lists Turkey as the country with the highest diabetes prevalence in the European region. According to data from the World…

Clashes in Bangladesh (Image credits: ANI) At least three people were killed and dozens injured on Sunday as clashes erupted between aboriginal tribesmen and the Bengali settler community in southeastern Bangladesh, following the alleged gang rape of a tribal girl.The unrest first began in Khagrachhari district headquarters, where tribal groups, mainly from the Chakma and…

File photo (Picture credit: AP) New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Sunday responded to Mayor Eric Adams’ shock decision to drop out of the race just over a month before Election Day, calling it a reflection of Adams’ ties to wealthy donors and national political figures rather than a shift in the city’s…

File photo: US Vice President JD Vance (Picture credit: AP) US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said Russia must “wake up and accept reality” in its ongoing war against Ukraine, emphasising that the United States continues to push for peace.In an interview with Fox News, Vance said, “We want peace here”. “We have been…