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Celebrating Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hussary and Young Quranic Voices at 2026 Global Awards / Image: file In a powerful tribute to Quranic scholarship and legacy, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has named Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hussary as the 2026 International Quranic Personality. The announcement comes as part of the 28th edition of the Dubai International…

UAE authorities shut 12 illegal recruitment offices and detected 300 sector violations in 2025. The UAE has closed 12 offices accused of recruiting domestic workers without licences. The action was announced on Wednesday 25 February. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said the cases have been referred to the Public Prosecution in coordination with…

Why you are taller in the morning and shorter at night If you have ever measured your height early in the morning and then again at night, the numbers may not match. Many people are surprised to learn that the human body is not the same height throughout the day. In fact, most people are…

Jason Derulo to perform in Dubai this march at Dubai World Cup 2026 / Image: file The Dubai World Cup is famously known for its high-stakes horse racing and elite fashion, but the 2026 edition is turning up the volume. Global pop sensation Jason Derulo has been officially announced as the headline performer for the…

Indian-origin Texas State House candidate Pooja Sethi has ignited a fierce online debate after responding to a post by TPUSA commentator and reporter Savanah Hernandez, who appeared to mock her candidacy.Hernandez took to X to share an image of Sethi’s campaign banner, writing, “Welcome to politics in Texas:” She added that the Democrat candidate is…

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot last September, calling him a martyr for his beliefs during the State of the Union address. The president invited Kirk’s widow, Erika, as his special guest, prompting chants of “Charlie” from the crowd as he honored her…

Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to reference the newly trending name Zohran Mamdani in his speech. Mamdani, who serves as New York City mayor and stands at stark ideological and political odds with Trump, was nonetheless acknowledged by the US president.From the podium during his State…

US President Donald Trump NEW DELHI: “Pakistan PM would’ve died if it were not for my involvement,” US President Donald Trump claimed during his State of the Union address, appearing to misspeak while referring to military tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations, India and Pakistan, in May 2025.However, it was unclear whether that was what…

Alysa Liu opens up about leaving competitive skating and chasing a completely different dream next (Imagn Images) Alysa Liu did not just win at the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games. She changed the feeling around American figure skating again. Her free skate carried sharp jumps, steady nerves, and something harder to define. It felt personal….