The UAE government has launched the ‘Work Bundle’, a new online platform that significantly simplifies and expedites work permit and residency visa procedures for private sector companies in Dubai. The initiative, which will be gradually expanded to include other emirates, is part of the ‘Zero Bureaucracy’ programme aimed at reducing and streamlining government procedures and eliminating unnecessary requirements. The ‘Work …

The billion-dollar club is an elite group of movies that have grossed over one billion dollars at the worldwide box office. As of July 2023, there are 53 movies that have achieved this feat, ranging from sci-fi epics to animated adventures to superhero sagas. The first movie to join the club was James Cameron‘s Titanic in 1997, which still ranks …

Indonesia is the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, with about 87% of its population identifying as Muslims. However, it also has a significant Christian minority, comprising about 10% of the population, mostly Protestants and Catholics.  Christianity in Indonesia has a long and diverse history, dating back to the colonial era and influenced by various cultural and linguistic factors. As a result, …

Makati, Philippines, is well-known for its thriving nightlife and busy business sector, but it’s also well-known for its eclectic culinary scene, which features an abundance of mouthwatering sweets to satiate any sweet appetite.  Every dessert enthusiast will find something they enjoy in Makati, ranging from foreign cuisine to traditional Filipino sweets. Here are Makati’s top 10 dessert spots if you …

South Korea has been facing a series of strikes by thousands of doctors who are protesting against the government’s plan to increase the number of medical students and establish public medical schools. The doctors argue that the plan will lower the quality of medical education and services, and worsen their working conditions. The government, on the other hand, claims that …

Malaysia is home to more than 3 million migrants and refugees, who come from various countries, such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, and Syria. Many of them work in low-skilled and low-paid sectors, such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and domestic service. Many of them also lack legal status and protection, making them vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. Malaysia’s treatment of …

The American pop star Taylor Swift is currently performing in Singapore as part of her Eras tour, which also includes Japan and Australia. However, the Singapore leg of the tour has been surrounded by controversy, as it was revealed that the Singapore government had offered a grant to the concert organizer AEG to secure the exclusivity of the shows in …

The case was about whether states can bar former President Donald Trump from their ballots based on Section 3 of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which prohibits those who previously held government positions but later “engaged in insurrection” from running for various offices. The case originated from Colorado, where the state’s Supreme Court ruled in December 2023 that Trump was ineligible …

You are sure to have a special Tita in your life, regardless of where you are from or your family’s history. Whether they’re a family friend or the sister of your parents, they most certainly fall into one of these groups. The word “Tita” in the fast-paced metropolis of Manila refers to a wide variety of characters. Let’s explore the …

Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter are no longer keeping their relationship a secret. The Saltburn star and the Feather singer made their public debut as a couple at the Eras Tour in Singapore on Sunday, where Carpenter performed as the opening act for Taylor Swift. The pair, who have been rumored to be dating since late 2023, were spotted by …