mkllcmedia Dubai, UAE — The iconic multicultural destination Global Village is reopening tonight (October 15, 2025) for its 30th season, promising guests an unforgettable blend of culture, entertainment and celebration. 🎉 What to expect 🌍 Features & attractions Category Highlights Pavilions & culture 30 pavilions representing over 90 cultures from around the world. Shopping & food … Read more
SINGAPORE — The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced a proposed Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill that would significantly toughen penalties for scam-related offences. Among the more controversial measures: mandatory caning for certain scam perpetrators and discretionary caning for those who help as “mules” — for example, by providing SIM cards, Singpass credentials, or … Read more
SINGAPORE — On October 14, 2025, Home Affairs and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam made a strong plea in Parliament for opposition parties to “immediately, clearly and unequivocally” reject attempts to inject religion, race or foreign influence into Singapore’s political discourse. Key Concerns Raised What Shanmugam Wants Context & Examples Implications
SINGAPORE — Starting December 27, 2025, adult card fares on Singapore’s public buses and trains will increase by 9 to 10 Singapore cents per trip, following a fare adjustment of 5 %. Here’s what commuters need to know: 📈 Key Changes ⚖️ Rationale & Moderation 🧰 What Commuters Should Do / Possible Mitigations
Dubai, UAE — Al Mal Capital REIT (AMCREIT), the Dubai Financial Market-listed real estate investment trust and subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has acquired the real estate asset of NMC Royal Hospital, located in Dubai Investments Park (DIP). The deal, which marks AMCREIT’s entry into the healthcare real estate sector, lifts its portfolio value to approximately … Read more
Dubai, UAE — The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) has unveiled a new payment initiative allowing residents to pay ICP service fees in instalments via credit cards. The measure, part of ICP’s “The Authority at Your Service” programme, was launched during GITEX Global 2025. What’s New Why This Matters What … Read more
Dubai, UAE — In a landmark ruling, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Court has directed BR Shetty, founder of the now-collapsed NMC Healthcare, to pay $45,997,554.59 (approximately $46 million) to State Bank of India (SBI), ruling that Shetty lied under oath and had indeed signed a personal guarantee for a loan. What the Court … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to solidify its position as a prominent player in the global foreign exchange (FX) market. In 2024, the UAE FX market was valued at approximately USD 4.15 billion and is projected to reach USD 7.4 billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.62% . Key … Read more
In April 2025, Singapore’s foreign exchange (FX) market experienced a significant surge, with average daily trading volumes reaching US$1.485 trillion. This marks a 60% increase from April 2022, solidifying Singapore’s position as the third-largest FX trading hub globally, following the United Kingdom and the United States. The growth was broad-based across currencies, with notable increases … Read more
🇸🇬 Monetary Authority of Singapore Maintains Policy Amid Resilient Growth The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expected to keep its monetary policy unchanged during its scheduled review on October 14, 2025. Analysts anticipate this decision due to the nation’s steady economic growth, despite challenges such as U.S. trade tariffs. Core inflation remains subdued, and … Read more