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Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

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Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Indian expat scoops $1 million Dubai Duty Free jackpot

Jomy John, 32-year-old Doha resident, has been trying his luck for two years

Dubai Duty Free officials announce the latest Millennium Millionaire winner.

New 785km rail to cut Riyadh–Doha travel to 2 hours

The network is projected to carry more than 10 million passengers annually

The project is considered one of the most significant modern infrastructure undertakings between two Gulf nations, and envisaged as a major artery for high-speed travel.

Kuwait revokes citizenship of Tareq Al Suwaidan

Al Suwaidan has long been a figure of influence across media and religious discourse

Kuwait revokes citizenship of Islamic preacher Tareq Al Suwaidan

Meet Hannah, British genius driving Verstappen’s legacy

Red Bull’s Principal Strategy Engineer plots yet another tactical masterstroke in Qatar

McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri (L), Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (2nd-L), Red Bull Racing strategist Hannah Schmitz, (2nd-R) and Williams' Spanish driver Carlos Sainz pose for a picture on the podium after the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail on November 30, 2025.

Kerala rapper Vedan admitted to ICU after Dubai show

Artist’s health turned critical after his high-energy Dubai performance

Kerala rapper Vedan on stage during his Dubai ‘Vetta’ show.

Kerala expat wins Dh150K Big Ticket after year of tries

Ijas, 34-year-old engineer, has lived in Qatar with his family for seven years

Trying for a year, Kerala expat wins Dh150,000 in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi contest

Will India-Pakistan meet in the final again?

With both teams entering the semi-finals, another intense battle looks highly likely

Will India-Pakistan meet in the final again?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi impresses Oman players

India A take on Oman in the last Group B match today

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Unified GCC Visa: What’s behind the new launch date

One visa, six countries — Gulf gears up for 2026 launch after key system upgrades

King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah.

Qatar vows $29.7 billion boost for Egypt mega project

Egypt is betting big on its 3,000km of coastline as a revenue source

Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (right) during his meeting with Egypt's President Abdul Fattah Al Sissi in Doha on April 14, 2025. During the visit, Doha announced plans to invest $7.5 billion.

Qatar Airways exits Cathay Pacific in $896m share sale

Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it would repurchase the shares from Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways exits Cathay Pacific with $896 million share sale

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