When the Desert Learns to Weep
From the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah to the salt flats of Abu Dhabi, rain transforms the Emirates into something ancient and alive
A Nation Washed Clean | March 2026It begins before dawn. A smell — salt and wet stone...
UAE Pledges $1.2bn for Gaza at Trump’s Peace Board
WASHINGTON- The United Arab Emirates pledged $1.2 billion Thursday to support Gaza's reconstruction and stability through US President Donald Trump's newly launched Board of Peace, as Gulf allies joined a broader international funding drive at the body's inaugural meeting.
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Dubai foundation pledges $27m to fight hunger
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Dubai-based foundation has pledged AED100 million ($27 million) to a Ramadan campaign aimed at rescuing five million children from hunger, in one of the UAE’s largest private contributions to a global nutrition drive...
Germany Announces Visa-Free Airport Transit for Indian Passport Holders
BERLIN, Germany — Germany has announced it will lift the airport transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders, allowing them to connect through major German airports without a separate Schengen transit visa when traveling to non-Schengen destinations such as the...
Canada Clarifies How Temporary Visas, Permits Can Be Canceled
By Robert MachadoOTTAWA — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced clearer legal guidelines for when visitor visas, study and work permits, and electronic travel authorizations can be canceled or revoked, part of regulatory changes aimed at boosting...
Oman Expands Cultural Visas and Golden Residency to Attract Talent and Investors
MUSCAT – The Sultanate of Oman continues to advance its Vision 2040 objectives by enhancing pathways for international cultural professionals, researchers, and investors through expanded visa and residency options that promote family unity, long-term stability, and economic collaboration.
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UAE Visa Reforms: Easier Access for Tourists and Talent
Dubai, United Arab Emirates– Just weeks after ringing in the New Year with spectacular fireworks displays across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and beyond—including record-breaking 62-minute shows and massive drone spectacles—the United Arab Emirates has continued its momentum into 2026 by...