1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (537+ words) Football fans around the world are criticising Fifa for "ridiculous" prices at this year's World Cup, with tickets in the final tranche of sales going for thousands of dollars each. Fifa opened its sales window for the last time this…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (845+ words) Can you believe it? Can you believe it?!" I screamed down the phone at my parents in Iraqi Arabic, seconds before the final whistle. My mother had already picked up crying, a broken sob on the other end of the…...

11+ hour, 1+ min ago  (757+ words) The UAE events calendar remains active this April, despite a run of concert postponements linked to the regional conflict. The month includes 1990s Egyptian pop at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, trance act ATB and a local metal bill at The Agenda…...

8+ hour, 15+ min ago  (407+ words) A Syrian woman who became a pilot after fleeing to the UK during the civil war has been offered a role at Syrian Air. Captain Maya Ghazal, who works for TUI Airways, met the head of Syria's Civil Aviation Authority,…...

12+ hour, 7+ min ago  (520+ words) Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war Flights to and from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Dubai International Airport have been affected as the war continues to impact aviation. Some flights scheduled to arrive at Zayed…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (966+ words) GPS jamming and spoofing have become the new normal across the Middle East during the Iran war, causing a surge in interest for companies offering alternatives. Shawn Usman, founder and chief executive of Washington-based company Rhea Space Activity (RSA), is…...

15+ hour, 48+ min ago  (781+ words) A UAE road safety survey has found fewer than one in four people always use a seat belt when sitting in the back of a car. Research conducted in January by Road Safety UAE in partnership with Al Wathba Insurance…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (416+ words) Spain and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has spoken out about the "intolerable" Islamophobic chanting heard during his side's friendly against Egypt on Tuesday night. Spanish police launched "an "investigation over toxic chants during the friendly which also drew criticism "from…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (844+ words) All 48 teams for the 2026 Fifa World Cup in North America have been finalised after the final round of qualifiers. While it was a moment to celebrate for those who made the cut, many teams and star players have missed the…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (524+ words) Dubai on Wednesday unveiled plans to waive parking fees for Emirati senior citizens and exempt people with disabilities from paying Salik road toll charges in support of a national effort to promote family values. A series of community initiatives will…...