I am hoping to win the grand prize next’’. When asked about his plans, he said, ’I will keep this prize in my bank account as savings.’’ Mohammad Rashed, another winner from Dubai, is a 29-year-old …
4 new RTA metro bus links to speed up Dubai commutes
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will launch four new metro link bus routes starting 30 August. The changes aim to improve commuting across the Emirate, providing smoother and faster travel …
Dubai: 12-year-old diagnosed with rare condition after severe stomach pain; surgery saves life
When his 12-year-old daughter, Devna, complained of stomach pain earlier this month, Dubai resident Anoop thought it was a case of constipation, and gave her some medicines. However, when the pain got …
UAE weighs in on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s detention by France
The United Arab Emirates has said it is following closely the case of Telegram messaging app founder and CEO Pavel Durov – who is an Emirati citizen – following his arrest and the extension of his …
UAE: Developers offer lower down payments, flexible plans for off-plan property
Recently, a Dubai-based private developer introduced a payment plan … per cent additional financing during the construction phase, supplementing the standard mortgage amount due upon completion.
Dubai nightclub scam: Tinder ‘dates’ vanish after leaving men with hefty bills
Several Dubai residents confirmed that this woman led them to various … One individual was stuck paying for an expensive shisha ordered by a woman in a hotel lobby, while another lost Dh10,000 to a …
Dubai Summer Surprises 2024 announces 3-day sale with 90% shopping discounts
Dubai Summer Surprises 2024 will end this weekend with a 90 per cent sale. Dubai Summer Surprises will end the successful season with the highly anticipated DSS Final Sale running from August 30 to …
UAE: Work from home, flexible hours for many parents as kids go back to school
Several parents across the UAE were given flexible work hours or the option to work from home as hundreds of thousands of students go back to school this week. For some parents, this meant they had …
Filipina specialist among pioneers of robotics for autism support in UAE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A Filipina who specializes … “However, children with autism are highly responsive in terms of technology. They can interact and engage with social robots. They are …
GITEX summit to focus on AI, others
The GITEX Global 2024 will centre on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and fintech. According to organisers in a statement, this year’s edition of GITEX Global, which …
UAE’s Phoenix Group is a strategic shareholder in Tether’s Dirham stablecoin
Tether, a global digital asset company and the issuer of USDT stablecoin announced its plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates
UAE Faces Rising Malware Threats As Email Attacks Surge 293% Globally
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The UAE witnessed a notable increase in malware detections with an 11.7 per cent increase from January to May 2024, recent research shows. According to data from Acronis, a cybersecurity and data protection firm, email attacks have …
Saudi Arabia Plans $25 Billion Metro Megaproject
Riyadh’s new transport system has been billed as the largest metro project in the world to be built in a single phase.
Slog AM: A Cyberattack at Sea-Tac, Some New Light Rail Stops, National Parks Get Some Love
Tensions are high, yet both sides seem to have de-escalated and taken a step back from the brink. Don’t forget about the stranded astronauts: NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been …
Drone attacks on a military facility in southern Russia spark a fire
A drone attack sparked a fire at a military facility in the Volgograd region of southern Russia on Thursday, regional officials and the country’s Ministry of Defense said. Regional Volgograd Governor …
Emirates Unaccompanied Minors From Check-In To Collection
Children on a connecting flight will be taken to the Unaccompanied Minors Lounge to rest and wait before being taken to their flight and handed over to the cabin crew as before. The maximum time …
Telcos, tech firms spar over WiFi band
The tussle over 6 GHz spectrum band between the telecom operators and technology firms, has led the department of telecommunications to delay its allocation to either. The band will continue to stay …