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Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has joined the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) as an associate member, becoming the first Arab state to join the international body in its 68-year history.The UAE’s membership was officially approved in August 2026 during the SCAR Delegates Meetings, held following the 12th SCAR Open Science Conference in…

Dubai: The General Secretariat of The Executive Council of Dubai will convene the 2026 Government Services Best Practices Series tomorrow at Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Under the theme ‘Services 360: From Vision to Impact,’ government leaders and service development teams will assess three years of progress under the Services 360 policy, share proven practices and chart…

Dubai: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), today opened the 30th edition of Beautyworld Dubai at the Dubai World Trade Centre.Running until 8 October, the exhibition showcases the latest global trends in beauty, haircare, fragrance, health and wellbeing.Celebrating its 30th edition under…

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, paid tribute to the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum on the anniversary of his passing, remembering his pivotal role in shaping modern Dubai. In a post on X, His Highness…

Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and the World Cities Culture Forum have announced the cohort of the Global Fellowship, an international leadership programme designed to develop the next generation of cultural policymakers and civic leaders for culture. Bringing together 20 mid-career professionals, the programme will strengthen their ability to shape cultural policy…

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, paid tribute to the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, describing him as a visionary leader whose legacy continues to shape Dubai and inspire future generations.In a post on the social…

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has begun implementing a decision setting limits on sodium, total sugars and total fat in certain food products available in the country.The move is part of the UAE’s efforts to strengthen the health system by improving the nutritional value of targeted food products and providing consumers…

Every morning, Dubai wakes up to an airport that connects it to the world, ports through which global trade flows, roads and bridges that shorten distances, and a creek that still carries the memory of the city’s beginnings. These may seem like ordinary features of a global metropolis today, but they were once ideas and…

In The Letters, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, distils six decades of experience and public service into words addressed to national figures, prominent personalities and different generations. Each of the 26 letters has its own recipient, and each reading offers…

NEW YORK: Google has contracted for 3,590 megawatts of power from Constellation Energy in the US' largest power grid, with ‌new nuclear energy accounting for about a quarter of that supply, the companies said on Tuesday.The deal will enable more than $4.3 billion of new investment by Constellation and involves adding capacity at several of…

DUBAI: DP World has secured a 10-year extension to its concession for operating the multi-purpose container terminal at the Port of Luanda in Angola, extending the agreement until 2051.The extension comes as the global logistics company accelerates investments in the terminal, which it has operated since 2021.DP World said it has invested more than $260…

BERLIN: Seven countries, including India, Germany and Qatar, are in the running to stage the 2036 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.Hungary, Turkey, South Africa and South Korea complete the list of interested parties, who are in preliminary talks with ⁠the IOC, with a shortlist to be drawn up in March next…

ABU DHABI: The UAE ranks first globally in citizen satisfaction with government digital services, with 89% of respondents rating them highly, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) sixth annual edition of its 2026 Digital Government Citizen Survey Report, which was launched on the first day of AI Everything Abu Dhabi, titled " After a Decade…

Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has partnered with Expo City Dubai to provide home financing for eligible buyers purchasing off-plan properties within the master-planned development.The agreement supports DIB’s strategy to expand its home finance offerings through partnerships with leading developers and government-related entities across the UAE.The partnership is focused on properties under construction at Expo…

Nicolas Jackson may be the most misunderstood striker in the Premier League. When you build your perfect modern striker, the list reads like this: pace, strength, link-up play, movement in behind, pressing, aggression and an ability to create chances at will. Now ask yourself, who does that remind you of?When the crowd laments five missed…

Dubai: Dubai Police have arrested two suspects accused of involvement in a series of phone scams that caused losses of more than AED11.8 million after victims were tricked into transferring funds to accounts outside the country.The arrests were made by the Anti-Fraud Centre at Dubai Police following an investigation into calls in which fraudsters impersonated…

Dubai: Mohammed bin Rashid Leaders Forum, the UAE’s leading annual event focused on leadership and management, will take place on October 13 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together the top 1,000 leaders from Dubai’s government and private sectors.Organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development, the forum will also attract a…

STOCKHOLM: Belgian-American particle physicist Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for ground-breaking work creating an observatory to detect some of the ‌universe's most elusive particles, high-energy neutrinos, and how they are created.Halzen realised that ice at the South Pole could be used to track neutrinos, sometimes known as 'ghost particles' for the…

Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi is preparing for his final match for Argentina, bringing the curtain down on one of the most celebrated international careers in football history.The 39-year-old will make his farewell appearance in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, in a match dubbed “The Night That No One Wants to End.”Messi…

London: The global energy system has become more fragile as the Middle East conflict enters its eighth month, with buffers for oil and fuel supplies continuing to shrink, according to Chevron Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth.Speaking at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London, Wirth said underlying oil and gas market fundamentals were tightening, leaving the…

Washington: Governments, courts and regulators around the world are stepping up scrutiny of smart glasses amid concerns that the technology could be used to photograph, film or record people without their knowledge.The debate has intensified as camera-equipped smart glasses, popularised by products such as Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, become more widely available, raising questions about…

GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that no further illnesses have been detected among people who came into contact with a laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia who died from unknown causes.WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said all identified contacts are being monitored and have shown no signs of illness.“All…

Ras Al Khaimah: Air Arabia has announced the resumption of its daily nonstop service between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode, India, starting October 16, 2026.The airline said the restored route will provide travellers with a direct daily connection between Ras Al Khaimah and the coastal city in the Indian state of Kerala.Adel Al Ali, Group…

Ajman: The Federal Court of Appeal in Ajman has upheld the acquittal of a 22-year-old man accused of assaulting his father, ruling that the evidence presented was insufficient to establish his guilt beyond doubt.The case began when the son filed a complaint against his 67-year-old father, alleging that he had been assaulted inside the family…

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, addressed a message to the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum on the anniversary of his death.The message is part of His Highness's book Letters, which includes 26 letters addressed to his sons, family,…

Seven-time Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy will tee it up at the DP World Tour Championship from November 12-15 at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, as he bids to draw level with Colin Montgomerie's record haul of eight Harry Vardon Trophies.The reigning European Number One sits second in the Race to Dubai Rankings Delivered…

Dubai: If you are an educator in Dubai who has made outstanding contributions to the emirate’s private education sector, you may be eligible to apply for the 10-year Golden Visa.Marking the World Teachers’ Day on October 5, a select group of outstanding educators have benefited from Dubai’s Golden Visa initiative, under the directives of His…

Gold prices fell further after losses earlier in the week, while silver recorded a slight decline compared with yesterday’s trading.The price of a gram of 24-karat gold fell to AED 496.75 from AED 498 yesterday, a decrease of AED 1.25. The price of 22-karat gold also declined by AED 1 to AED 460, while 21-karat…

World Cup-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur announced on Tuesday her decision to step down ‌from her role as captain of the Indian women's team in all formats.The 37-year-old captained India in five tests, 51 one-day internationals and 155 Twenty20 internationals, leading the side to ⁠their first-ever 50-over World Cup triumph on home soil last year.Under Kaur,…

BRASILIA : The biggest winner in Brazil's blockbuster weekend ‌election did not even appear on the ballot.Banned from public office, former President Jair Bolsonaro is under house arrest, serving a 27-year sentence for a coup plot after his 2022 election loss. The 71-year-old watched from confinement on Sunday as his eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro,…

Dubai: Dubai Retail, under Dubai Holding Asset Management, has unveiled Skylight Mall, a new super-regional shopping destination set to open on Al Khail Road in 2027.The mall will span 1.3 million square feet of gross leasable area (GLA) and feature more than 360 stores.Skylight Mall will become the latest addition to Dubai Retail’s growing portfolio,…

New to Dubai’s public transportation system. The easiest way to get around the city is by getting the right nol card.The nol card is the public transportation card in Dubai offered by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and allows you to use the Dubai bus, Metro, tram or water taxi.But which card works best…

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is close to securing ‌at least 80 billion yuan ($11.93 billion) in its latest round of funding, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Here are more details:Chinese ⁠battery maker CATL and Tencent Holdings have committed among the largest amounts in the current funding round, the report said.‌DeepSeek…

NEW DELHI: Dozens of Indian opposition lawmakers began a march on Tuesday seeking the resignation of the election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists, as hundreds of security personnel kept vigil in the heart of the Indian capital ⁠and barricades were thrown up.Parties opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of the popular…

OSLO: The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday. Here is a ‌look at how the award works:Who is nominated?Some 287 candidates have been nominated, including 208 individuals and 79 organisations. We don't know who because the list is kept secret for 50 years, inside a vault in the basement of the Norwegian Nobel…

Coco Gauff said she had received an "insane" amount of racial abuse on social media after the two-times Grand Slam champion beat local teenager ‌Sun Xinran at the China Open on Monday in a match where a replayed point sparked an online backlash.The American won 7-5 6-1 to reach the fourth round, but was targeted…

President Donald Trump has ordered the use of a firing squad to execute the former US Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree the gunman later described as retaliation for US wars in the Muslim world, the Pentagon said on Monday.Putting former US Army Major Nidal Hasan…

BENGALURU: Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has sued India's food regulator for barring it from marketing its Campa-brand products as "energy drinks", non-public court filings show, the latest beverage maker to challenge the labelling crackdown.The writ petition, dated ⁠October 1 and reviewed by Reuters, targets a June 30 order from India's food safety regulator directing makers…

STANFORD, California : Dr. Karl Deisseroth spent hours fielding congratulatory calls after learning early Monday that he had won a Nobel Prize for medicine for helping to open a new field of brain science called optogenetics.But it wasn't long before the California scientist asked for a break from all the attention for a more ordinary…

BEIJING: Russian Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic after hitting a rebounding ball into the crowd, striking a spectator in the eye.World number five Medvedev was trailing 7-5 5-3 on Monday and had lost a point when he hit the ball coming off the wall.The spectator, who was…

Dubai: Dubai is calling. You might be ready for a new chapter of life, and are heading to the city to look for a job. Or perhaps you already have an offer letter in hand, and you’re preparing to make a move.Whatever the case may be, before you pack your bags, ensure your understanding of…

MANILA/HONG KONG: Philippine fintech firm Mynt began ‌a 53 billion Philippine peso ($844.3 million) initial public offering on Tuesday, offering GCash users the chance to buy shares directly through its app for as little as 660 ⁠pesos, the company said in a statement.If a greenshoe option is exercised, it could become the largest-ever IPO in…

Dubai: Time to get your umbrellas out. If you’re living in the internal areas of the UAE, such as Al Ain, or along its eastern coast, in Kalba or Fujairah, be prepared for rain.Today, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather, with a probability of some convective cloud formation by…

Dubai: Data from the Education GPS platform, affiliated with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), based on the results of the International Teaching and Learning Survey (TALIS), revealed that the UAE ranked first in the Arab world and fourth internationally among 55 education systems in the community appreciation index for the teaching profession.…

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Supreme Court upheld a bank’s appeal against an appellate ruling regarding the calculation of a debt owed by a client amounting to Dh5.786 million, deciding to overturn the ruling and refer the case back to the Court of Appeal for reconsideration.The court stated in its reasoning that the appealed ruling excluded…

Dubai: During the first eight months of 2026, Dubai’s secondary market, the resale market, witnessed a rebalancing phase in activity, despite a decrease in the number of transactions compared to the levels recorded during the same period in 2025. At the same time, transaction values ​​maintained a degree of stability, and demand gradually shifted towards…

Dubai: A former friendship between two men ended in a multi-million dirham legal dispute after one of them demanded that the other return about Dh14.6 million, which he said were funds he had transferred to him during years of financial dealings between them. After an expert review and consideration of the case, the court ruled…

Dubai: The data from the 2025 Dubai International Visitor Survey revealed a broad map of the attractions that drew international tourists to the emirate, showing the continued strength of iconic landmarks and major entertainment experiences, and indicating high levels of visitor satisfaction.About 99.7% of visitors reporting that they were “happy or very happy” with their…