Author: Mohan Nasre

The IPL 2026 league stage is done. Seventy matches, five weeks of cricket, and enough last-over drama to fill a highlights reel that nobody would want to stop watching. Now comes the part that actually matters. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals are your four playoff teams. RR confirmed their spot with a crucial win over the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede, finishing with 16 points. RCB, GT, and SRH all ended on 18 points each — Net Run Rate was the tiebreaker that separated the top three. Here’s everything you need to know about what…

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Travelling between the Middle East and Europe just got a little more straightforward. flydubai has officially entered into an interline partnership with Cyprus Airways, an agreement that gives passengers on both airlines access to smoother connections, coordinated baggage handling, and the convenience of booking connected journeys on a single itinerary. For travellers, the practical benefit is simple — less friction. Instead of managing separate bookings across two carriers and worrying about baggage at every transfer point, the interline setup handles much of that coordination in the background. What the Interline Partnership Means for Travellers The most immediate benefit is for…

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Global trade hasn’t had an easy few years. Shipping disruptions, geopolitical tensions, rising costs, and economic uncertainty have tested supply chains across every major market. Dubai Customs has been responding to that environment by doubling down on the things that have always made the emirate competitive — speed, efficiency, and smart infrastructure. The focus is on getting cargo moving faster, reducing administrative friction, and using technology to maintain high security standards without slowing things down. For businesses moving goods through the region, that matters a great deal. Dubai’s geographic position — sitting between Asia, Europe, and Africa — has always…

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Thousands of Hajj pilgrims will be passing through Dubai International Airport over the coming weeks, and the airport is already moving to make sure the experience is as smooth as possible. Dubai Airports has confirmed that special arrangements are in place for the peak pilgrimage season—dedicated check-in counters, additional support staff, faster passenger processing, and specific assistance for families and elderly travellers who need extra help getting through the terminal. For many pilgrims, this journey is one of the most significant moments of their lives. Getting the logistics right matters in a way that goes beyond ordinary travel management. Enhanced…

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If you have kids in a Dubai private school, here’s some genuinely good news — you won’t be paying more next year. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority, better known as KHDA, has officially confirmed that private school fees across Dubai will stay exactly the same for the 2026–27 academic year. No increases. No adjustments. Just the same fees you’re paying now. The decision came straight from the top. It was issued under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. The message is clear…

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