Andy Burnham has been appointed the United Kingdom's 59th prime minister after a private audience with King Charles at Buckingham Palace. The Palace confirmed he accepted the King's invitation to form a new administration and kissed hands upon his appointment. Read more →

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days, allowing holders to enter the Kingdom repeatedly with a total stay of up to 90 days. Each visit requires a service package via the Nusuk platform, and the visa is suspended during the Hajj season. Read more →

Udrive says its users drove more than 45 million kilometres in 2025, with registrations growing 14% and long-term retention nearly doubling. The platform now spans four emirates and has expanded its fleet to include hybrid BYD models and MINI performance variants. Read more →

Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road has introduced a cat-friendly stay experience for guests travelling with feline companions. A one-time pet fee of AED 150 covers stays of up to 10 days, with in-room amenities provided throughout. Read more →

Skyscanner's Summer Travel Insights report finds the week commencing 31 August offers the best value for flights from Saudi Arabia, with families heading to Denpasar able to save up to SAR 4,128 on return tickets. Almost half of Saudi travellers have yet to book, leaving room to act on the findings. Read more →

Dubai's 21grams is launching the Test Kitchen, a seasonal experimentation platform designed to run alongside the Balkan bistro's established classics as it approaches its tenth year. The first menu is ingredient-led and sustainability-focused, with dishes rotating across the seasons. Read more →

Sobha Realty says it will hand over 6,819 residential units in Dubai this year, with a combined sales value of AED 21.6 billion. The company calls it its largest annual delivery to date, surpassing the combined value of all previous handovers. Read more →

Kailash Parbat, the Mumbai vegetarian chain founded in 1952, has opened at Mall of the Emirates food court, its fourth UAE location. The outlet is the mall's only purely vegetarian restaurant, with an average meal for two at AED 50. Read more →