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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir received rare public praise from U.S. President Donald Trump at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington. Pakistan made a strong showing on the world stage on February 19, 2026, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s … Read more
Pakistan’s first provincial airline, Air Punjab, is set to launch in April 2026 with a seven-aircraft fleet serving domestic routes before expanding internationally. Pakistan’s first provincial airline is weeks away from becoming a reality. Air Punjab, owned and operated by the Punjab government, is set to begin commercial operations in April 2026, with Chief Minister … Read more
John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Global, has converted to Islam and been granted Saudi citizenship by royal approval alongside Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick, under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 talent initiative. In one of the more quietly significant stories to come out of Saudi Arabia recently, John Pagano, the CEO of Red Sea Global, converted … Read more
Astronomers have confirmed CDG-2, a galaxy in the Perseus cluster that is between 99.94 and 99.98 percent dark matter, making it the first galaxy ever detected entirely through its globular cluster population. There is a galaxy 300 million light-years away that you cannot see. Almost none of it is there, at least not in any … Read more
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed hosted Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari at Qasr Al Bahr to fast-track CEPA and boost bilateral trade and investment. When Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari landed in Abu Dhabi for a four-day working visit, the optics were clear: a meeting at Qasr Al Bahr with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed … Read more
Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest peak, officially reopens this Saturday, January 31st. Following essential maintenance, the destination welcomes back adventurers for hiking, cycling, and the world-record Jais Flight zipline. With 1484 by Puro also resuming service, the mountain remains the ultimate winter escape for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike. The wait for outdoor enthusiasts across … Read more
Abu Dhabi’s February 2026 calendar is packed with world-class events, from concerts by Mariah Carey and Bryan Adams to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open and the Kayan Wellness Festival. Whether you are looking for family fun, elite sports, or fine dining, the capital offers something for every interest this month. February is traditionally one of … Read more
Lady Nara offers a calm way to spend Ramadan this year with luxury Iftar and dinner cruises. These trips leave from Dubai Festival City and travel along the Ras Al Khor route. Guests can enjoy regional food and shared plates while they escape the busy city on the water. As the holy month of Ramadan … Read more
The Ras Al Khaimah Art 2026 Festival begins its third weekend at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village on January 30. This weekend focuses on global artists, Mediterranean food from Bungalo34, and workshops like photography and Moroccan tile art. The Ras Al Khaimah Art 2026 Festival is now in full swing at the Al Jazeera … Read more
A Pakistan-born newspaper hawker who spent over five decades selling papers on the streets of Paris has been awarded one of France’s highest national honors In the age of digital news and silent smartphones, Paris has honored a man whose voice once helped define its daily rhythm. On January 28, 2026, Ali Akbar, a Pakistan-born … Read more