“Stronger Ties, Real Gains”: PM Wong Outlines How Deeper Relations with Australia & New Zealand Will Help Singaporeans
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong recently returned from his official visits to Australia and New Zealand with a message: the upgraded and newly elevated Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships (CSPs) with both countries…
Singapore Steps Forward: PM Wong Affirms Readiness to Help Rebuild Gaza, Emphasises U.S. Role
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has expressed the city-state’s readiness to contribute to the reconstruction of Gaza following the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. He also emphasised that…
Singapore to Add Dozens of New Bus Routes and Extensions in North-East, Tengah by End-2025
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced a major expansion of bus services for the north-east region (including Punggol, Sengkang, Serangoon) and the rapidly developing towns of Tengah and Brickland.…
Calm Call from Abu Dhabi: UAE Urges Restraint as Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes Escalate
The United Arab Emirates has urged “restraint, wisdom and diplomacy” after heavy exchanges of fire along the Pakistan–Afghanistan frontier that left dozens reported dead and prompted temporary border closures. Abu…
Study Abroad Made Simple: The Ultimate Guide for UAE Students
Short version: pick the country that best matches your course & career goal, budget, visa/post-study work rules, and personal comfort (language, climate, culture). Below is a practical, step-by-step guide plus…
Dubai Crowned World’s Largest Licensed Virtual-Asset Market as Volumes Hit AED 2.5 trillion
Dubai has claimed a major milestone in the global digital-asset landscape, announcing on 12 October 2025 that it is now the world’s largest licensed market for virtual assets — a…
Quick take — Will gold in the UAE rise or fall this week?
Short answer: Slightly bullish but volatile. The near-term bias looks tilted toward higher prices this week, but expect quick rallies and short-lived pullbacks — so trade carefully or stagger physical…
Dubai Gears Up for Three Big Events This Week: Tech, Comedy and Live Music
Dubai is set to host a busy calendar this week as organisers roll out three headline events that will draw business visitors, tourists and locals in quick succession: GITEX Global…
Orders Aloft: Dubai Trials Spark 600 Regional Pre-Orders for Modular Flying Cars
Dubai’s high-altitude ambitions took another leap forward this week after a Chinese-made modular flying car completed public test flights in the emirate and the manufacturer announced a bulk order for…
Gulf Grit: UAE Braces for Several Days of Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
The UAE is preparing for a spell of unstable weather that forecasters say will bring heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds to parts of the country over the coming days.…
