ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr in the capital for a high-level meeting on national development priorities. The meeting brought together key national figures, including […]
ABU DHABI: UFC Fight Night is set to electrify the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, 26 July, with an epic middleweight showdown between former champion Robert Whittaker and fast-rising contender Reinier de Ridder. This major event, hosted in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), promises […]
DUBAI: Brand Dubai, the creative division of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has officially launched the latest season of its much-anticipated #DubaiDestinations summer campaign. Running from 4 July to 31 July, the initiative aims to guide both residents and tourists through Dubai’s vibrant summer offerings and help them make the most of the school […]
ABU DHABI: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has denied the accuracy of rumours circulated by some local and international media outlets and websites regarding the United Arab Emirates granting lifetime Golden Visas to certain nationalities. ICP clarified that the categories, conditions, and regulations of the Golden Visa are clearly […]
SHARJAH: Authorities in Sharjah have implemented a new traffic policy offering motorists substantial discounts on traffic fines, aimed at encouraging timely payments and reducing violations. As per the directive, offenders who settle their dues within 60 days of the violation date are eligible for a 35% discount, which covers the fine amount, vehicle impoundment period, […]
MUNICH: In a remarkable blend of ancient history and modern technology, scientists have reconstructed a Babylonian hymn that had remained lost for over a millennium. The ancient text, composed on clay tablets using cuneiform script, was deciphered with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), giving scholars a deeper look into Babylon’s rich cultural past. The […]
NEW DELHI: Global e-commerce giant Amazon has introduced a new marketplace fee on customer orders in India, adding up to ₹5 per transaction. This flat fee, which is non-refundable, aims to support the platform’s continued provision of a wide variety of products from millions of sellers, according to a company statement. The newly introduced charge […]
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has successfully rescued 22 crew members from a commercial vessel after it came under attack in the Red Sea. The ship, named ‘Magic Seas’, issued a distress signal following structural damage caused by an assault while navigating through the busy maritime corridor. Responding swiftly, the UAE-operated vessel ‘Safeen Prism’, […]
ABU DHABI: A cutting-edge partnership between G42 and UAE Team Emirates-XRG has led to the debut of the world’s first cycling helmet powered by generative AI, unveiled in collaboration with renowned helmet manufacturer MET. This groundbreaking innovation was launched at the prestigious Tour de France, showcasing how advanced technology is merging with elite sports performance. […]
KLAMATH BASIN: After the monumental removal of four major dams along the Klamath River—the largest such project in U.S. history—wild salmon have made a historic return to parts of the river they hadn’t reached in over 100 years. But now, their upstream journey has hit another snag: the 41-foot-high Keno Dam in southern Oregon. While […]
LOS ANGELES: A popular cybersecurity expert has raised a red flag over a new Facebook feature that may be dipping deeper into your photo library than you think. Caitlin Sarian, also known as @cybersecuritygirl, has warned that the social media platform is quietly scanning users’ camera rolls—even the photos they haven’t posted—to create AI-generated story […]
