A large fire broke out at an Abu Dhabi warehouse on February 23; emergency teams worked through the morning to control the blaze / Image: file On the morning of Monday, February 23, 2026, a significant fire broke out at a warehouse in the Al Muzoon industrial district of Abu Dhabi, prompting an immediate emergency…
UAE launches first 7-year Islamic sukuk, attracts AED3.1 billion in bids/Representative Image The UAE has introduced its first-ever seven-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk, marking the longest maturity issued under the programme so far. The AED550 million tranche attracted nearly six times its value in bids, underscoring strong investor appetite and confidence in the country’s Islamic finance…
Saudi Arabia launched a 16-language Visit Guide covering visas, rituals, services and departure procedures/Image: SPA The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a comprehensive multilingual guide designed to support worshippers at every step of their Umrah journey, from pre-departure planning to final exit procedures. Available in 16 international languages, the new resource seeks to…
Iran and the United States are set to hold a third round of nuclear talks on Thursday in Geneva, Oman’s foreign minister Badr Al Busaidi said, amid rising tensions between the two countries.“Pleased to confirm US-Iran negotiations are now set for Geneva this Thursday, with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalizing…
As several states in Mexico erupted in unprecedented chaos as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, CJNG, retaliated the death of their boss El Mencho, a leaked message claimed that the cartel has ordered its cadre to be prepared for an all-out war. The authenticity of the leaked message has not been verified. According to claims,…
A senior Conservative MP has called for a possible treason investigation into Prince Andrew after his arrest over alleged links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, as the UK government signalled it is considering removing him from the royal line of succession.Former security minister Tom Tugendhat urged Parliament to establish a special committee comprising lawmakers, civilians…
The United States is preparing to open its first purpose-built dementia village, a $40 million development designed to feel like a neighbourhood rather than a nursing home. Led by Agrace, the project will be built on its Fitchburg campus near Madison, with construction beginning this year and doors expected to open in September 2027. The…
DHAKA: India on Sunday conveyed to the new Bangladesh govt that it wants to strengthen people-centric cooperation in all domains, working together in a positive, constructive and forward-looking manner, bas-ed on mutual interest and benefit.Both sides have agreed to maintain regular engagement to further strengthen the bilateral relationship – which hit a low during the…
A Moroccan woman who fled her home after facing violence for her sexuality says she was deported from the United States to a country where being gay is also a crime, despite having legal protection from a US judge.The 21-year-old, known only as Farah for safety reasons, told The Associated Press that she is now…
A worker at a convenience store in Arizona is in legal trouble after buying a lottery ticket worth $12.8 million from the store where he worked. A judge will now decide who should get the prize, as both the store and the worker claim it.A court complaint says the incident started on the evening of…