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June 28th, 2026 - 11:03 GMT

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US restaurants add mandatory tips to bills as World Cup fans are unfamiliar with tipping culture

ALBAWABA - The World Cup, doubtlessly, brings fans from all around the world to come and cheer for their favorite teams and to experience the cultures of the host countries, one culture. However, has slipped World Cup fans by, tipping. Tipping is seen not as something optional in the U.S. but as something compulsory, that anyone should tip their server as they pay for their meal. This mindset, however, hardly ...

The step was taken after several public servants were caught wasting time on mobile phones and online games particularly Mobile Legends and Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG). (Khaleej Times)

March 5th, 2019 - 11:41 GMT

Government Office to Layoff Employees Caught Playing PUBG

The first floating hospital in Aswan Egypt opened its doors for the people of Aswan on Sunday. (Shutterstock)

March 4th, 2019 - 09:42 GMT

First Floating Hospital in Egypt Opens Its Door to the Poor

Saudi Arabia is to have its first dedicated institute for the study and performance of music. (Shutterstock)

March 3rd, 2019 - 12:26 GMT

Saudi Arabia to Establish Its First Dedicated Institute for Music

Cafu aims to make people's lives more efficient by leveraging technology and innovation. (File/Photo)

February 26th, 2019 - 11:59 GMT

This App in UAE Will Save You If You Run Short on Fuel

The UAE has a fledgling space program with big ambitions. It launched its first locally made satellite, KhalifaSat, in October from Japan. It wants to launch a probe to Mars in 2020. (MBRSC)

February 25th, 2019 - 09:29 GMT

First UAE Astronaut to Go Into Space in September

The step is in line with RTA's efforts to support the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy and realise RTA's first strategic goal (Smart Dubai). (Twitter/RTA)

February 21st, 2019 - 12:43 GMT

Robots Cleaning Dubai Metro Stations

The UAE's strong push for the autonomous vehicles is driven by Dubai as the government intends to make 25 per cent of all transportation autonomous by 2030. (Shutterstock)

February 20th, 2019 - 11:42 GMT

25 Percent of Transportation to Be Autonomous in UAE by 2030

Applicants for a tourist and express visas must apply one week before traveling to the Sultanate. (Shutterstock)

February 19th, 2019 - 11:14 GMT

Traveling to Oman? You Need to Apply for Your Tourist Visa a Week Before

Do you have some of these brands in your life? (Shutterstock)

February 18th, 2019 - 11:44 GMT

Check out the 10 Brands UAE Residents Cannot Live Without

This decision will be help Pakistani nationals working in the Kingdom to bring family members on visit visas. (Shutterstock)

February 17th, 2019 - 11:44 GMT

Saudi Arabia Reduces Visit Visa Fees for Pakistanis

Pay you to stay there and also reward new residents with free land. (Shutterstock)

February 14th, 2019 - 12:30 GMT

Relocating to These 9 Places Can Get You up to $45,000

Know your legal rights in the UAE. (Shutterstock)

February 12th, 2019 - 10:30 GMT

Lost Your Job in UAE? These Are Your Legal Rights That Can Help