UAE Gears Up for Nationwide Passenger Rail Service by 2026

UAE Gears Up for Nationwide Passenger Rail Service by 2026

Etihad Rail is accelerating toward a new era of travel in the UAE, confirming that passenger services will roll out by 2026, linking 11 cities and regions across the country. The national railway network aims to offer a seamless, safe, and efficient transit experience while enhancing connectivity between urban centers and communities. Speaking at the …

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Saudi Arabia Eyes $44 Billion Shortfall as 2026 Deficit Forecast Rises

Saudi Arabia Eyes $44 Billion Shortfall as 2026 Deficit Forecast Rises

Saudi Arabia is bracing for a fiscal gap equivalent to 3.3% of its GDP in 2026, the finance ministry revealed, marking an increase from last year’s projection of 2.9%. In monetary terms, the shortfall amounts to 165 billion riyals ($44 billion). The kingdom’s 2025 deficit overshot expectations, reaching 245 billion riyals ($65.3 billion), or 5.3% …

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Amazon Beats Bias Claim, Court Sees “Run-of-the-Mill” Workplace Drama

Amazon Beats Bias Claim, Court Sees “Run-of-the-Mill” Workplace Drama

Amazon has dodged a legal bullet after a former Black employee’s claim of workplace discrimination was dismissed by a federal judge in Manhattan. Keesha Anderson, who produced events for Amazon Music, alleged the company reduced her responsibilities and placed her on a performance improvement plan as part of a discriminatory scheme. The court, however, found …

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Trump Signals $500 Million Harvard Pact Amid Campus Culture Clash

Trump Signals $500 Million Harvard Pact Amid Campus Culture Clash

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a major settlement with Harvard University is nearing completion, with the Ivy League institution set to pay $500 million and operate trade schools, including programs in AI and engineering. Details remain scarce as negotiations continue under the supervision of Education Secretary Linda McMahon. The deal follows months of …

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Judge Shuts Down NFT Artists’ Attempt to Preempt SEC Action

Judge Shuts Down NFT Artists’ Attempt to Preempt SEC Action

A federal judge in New Orleans has dismissed a lawsuit by two NFT creators aiming to block potential enforcement by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). U.S. District Judge Greg Guidry ruled that the concerns raised by singer-songwriter Jonathan Mann and conceptual artist and law professor Bryan Frye were largely hypothetical. The pair argued …

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Tech Giants Dragged into Court Over “Vegas in Your Pocket” Apps

Tech Giants Dragged into Court Over “Vegas in Your Pocket” Apps

Apple, Google, and Meta can no longer hide behind the shield of Section 230. A federal judge in San Jose, California, has rejected their attempts to dismiss lawsuits accusing the companies of profiting from casino-style gambling apps that allegedly addict users and trigger serious harm. The plaintiffs argue that these apps, available through Apple’s App …

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Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era Deportation Drive Against Pro-Palestinian Students as Unconstitutional

Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era Deportation Drive Against Pro-Palestinian Students as Unconstitutional

In a thunderous rebuke from the bench, a federal judge in Boston has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration trampled the U.S. Constitution when it targeted foreign students and scholars for deportation over their pro-Palestinian views. The 161-page ruling declared that federal officials weaponized their powers to silence political speech on campuses, striking at the very …

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Jury Clears Uber in Landmark Sexual Assault Lawsuit, but Safety Practices Face Harsh Spotlight

Jury Clears Uber in Landmark Sexual Assault Lawsuit, but Safety Practices Face Harsh Spotlight

A California jury has delivered a pivotal ruling in the first U.S. trial over passenger sexual assault claims tied to Uber: the rideshare giant will not be held liable. The case centered on a woman, identified in court only as Jessica C., who alleged she was attacked by her driver in 2016. After three weeks …

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Judge Shuts Down Diddy’s Attempt to Scrap Prostitution Conviction

Judge Shuts Down Diddy’s Attempt to Scrap Prostitution Conviction

Sean “Diddy” Combs, once celebrated as a titan of hip-hop, failed in his latest courtroom gamble. A federal judge in Manhattan has refused to overturn his felony conviction tied to prostitution-related charges—leaving the music mogul staring at a potential 20-year prison sentence. Combs, 55, was found guilty in July after jurors heard weeks of testimony …

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Amanat-Backed Almasar Education Set to Make Tadawul Debut

Amanat-Backed Almasar Education Set to Make Tadawul Debut

Almasar Education, the education arm of Dubai-listed Amanat Holdings, has secured the green light from Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority to launch its IPO on the Tadawul Main Market. The company plans to offer 30,720,400 shares, equivalent to 30% of its total share capital. Specializing in niche education across the Gulf, Almasar Education operates in …

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