Canada is seeking powers to cancel groups of temporary visas, especially from India and Bangladesh, amid fraud concerns and high rejection rates. OTTAWA: In a major shift to its immigration policy, Canada is pushing for new legislation that would allow authorities to mass-cancel temporary visas, with a focus on applications from India and Bangladesh. This […]
Emirates installs 200+ biometric cameras at DXB Terminal 3 to enable passport-free check-in, boarding and lounge access using facial recognition. DUBAI: Emirates has launched a major biometric upgrade at Dubai International Airport (DXB) with a AED 85 million investment, rolling out over 200 facial recognition cameras across Terminal 3. The technology enables customers to breeze […]
A $102 million Louvre crown heist has exposed shocking cybersecurity failures, including systems protected by the password “Louvre” for over a decade. PARIS: A robbery at the Louvre Museum that saw thieves steal a crown worth $102 million has turned from a dramatic heist into a cybersecurity scandal. French newspaper Libération revealed this week that […]
Dubai’s 11th Pre-Owned Boat Show draws over 5,000 visitors and showcases more than 64 vessels, highlighting strong investor confidence and marine sector growth. DUBAI: The 11th edition of the Pre-Owned Boat Show in Dubai wrapped up with record-breaking attendance and strong sales, further reinforcing Dubai’s position as a regional hotspot for marine leisure and luxury […]
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority launches ‘Their Early Years Matter’ campaign to promote early development awareness ahead of Early Childhood Week 2025. ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has launched a new initiative titled ‘Their Early Years Matter’ — an awareness campaign that focuses on the critical importance of a child’s development […]
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed approves six transformative strategies, including green spaces, education, health and aviation, to support Dubai’s global leadership goals. DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, has approved a new set of high-impact strategies aimed at making Dubai the […]
Pakistan presents food packaging, processing, and ingredient innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 to expand exports and connect with global markets. DUBAI: Pakistan is putting its food technology capabilities on display at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, with eleven exhibitors participating at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event, which is one of the region’s largest trade shows […]
OpenAI signs $38 billion deal with Amazon Web Services to power its AI tools using Nvidia chips and US-based data centres until 2026. SEATTLE: OpenAI and Amazon Web Services have signed a landmark $38 billion agreement that will allow OpenAI to run its artificial intelligence models on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure, significantly boosting its computing power. […]
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quoted India’s first PM Jawaharlal Nehru in his victory speech, calling his win a break from the old order. NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani made history on Tuesday night as he was declared the next mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian to lead the […]
Zohran Mamdani incorporated Bollywood‑style songs and cultural references into his campaign to connect with New York’s South Asian, immigrant and youth communities—boosting engagement and making his campaign stand out. NEW YORK: During his successful run for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani turned heads with a campaign strategy unlike any other — using remixed Bollywood songs […]
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani married Syrian-American artist Rama Duwaji in a Dubai nikah ceremony, celebrating their union with friends and family in a private rooftop event in December 2024. DUBAI: As Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office as New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, a more personal milestone is making waves […]
