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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 ...

Wednesday’s incident is the third this week to target local banks in the capital. (Shutterstock)

January 25th, 2019 - 07:00 GMT

Third Bank Robbery in Jordan Thwarted by Help of Bystanders

Along with Dubai at number 9, two other Gulf cities Abu Dhabi and Doha have been incorporated in the 100 best cities to live this year. (Shutterstock)

January 24th, 2019 - 07:15 GMT

Out of 100 Cities, Dubai Ranks 9th as the Best City in the World to Live In

2019 is shaping up to be the year of entertainment in Saudi Arabia (Shutterstock)

January 23rd, 2019 - 08:49 GMT

Saudi Arabia to Become One of the Top 10 International Entertainment Destinations

The residence visa of an individual should automatically get cancelled in the record of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). (Shutterstock)

January 22nd, 2019 - 01:15 GMT

Here Is How to Re-Enter UAE After Residence Visa Cancellation

The cheapest day to fly out of the UAE. It's different from the oft-referenced cheapest day to buy tickets - Tuesday. (Shutterstock)

January 21st, 2019 - 11:30 GMT

Planning to Travel? This Day Is the Cheapest Day to Book Your Flight

The police urged the public and users to secure their social media accounts. (Shutterstock)

January 20th, 2019 - 12:08 GMT

Almost 3,000 Social Media Accounts Blocked in UAE, Here's Why

The first 20 winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Distinguishment were granted a 10-year special residency visa status. (Shutterstock)

January 17th, 2019 - 05:00 GMT

20 Scientists the First to Receive UAE Long-Term Visa

Uber wants to help women access affordable transportation. (Shutterstock)

January 16th, 2019 - 10:19 GMT

Saudi University Student Leads a New Wave of Women Taxi Drivers in the Kingdom

UAE retained its position among Top 5 countries to work globally for the third time in a row. (Shutterstock)

January 15th, 2019 - 09:33 GMT

Survey: UAE 4th Best Place to Work in the World

The top three nations which buy Turkish tea are Germany, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and the US. (Shutterstock)

January 14th, 2019 - 09:21 GMT

A Turk Drinks 1,300 Cups of Tea Every Year

Bahrain is the only country in the GCC and Mena (Middle East and North Africa) region to be placed among the top three spots in the survey. (Shutterstock)

January 11th, 2019 - 07:00 GMT

Survey: Bahrain 2nd Best Place to Work in Globally

Dubai Duty Free. (Shutterstock)

January 9th, 2019 - 10:18 GMT

Meet the Expat Who Became Dubai Duty Free First Millionaire of 2019