Alpen Capital projects GCC student enrolment to rise by 1.5 million by 2029, driven by private investment, digital innovation, and population growth. Dubai: Alpen Capital’s latest report forecasts a significant rise in GCC student enrolment, projecting a 1.5 million increase to reach 15.5 million by 2029. With a CAGR of 2.1% across the sector from […]
Addressing key EV adoption barriers, NIO’s battery swap solution offers up to 99% time savings over traditional charging, with 15% of local users already utilising the UAE’s first Power Swap Station and a new Dubai location set to open in the coming weeks to meet rising demand. Abu Dhabi: NIO, a global leader in premium […]
Bengaluru: A massive investment scam using a fake app named Trump Hotel Rental has duped over 800 investors across Karnataka, with more than 200 filing complaints after collectively losing nearly Rs 2 crore. The app, which used AI-generated videos and images of former US President Donald Trump to appear legitimate, has now been taken down. […]
MUMBAI: Mumbai experienced its heaviest May rainfall in more than a century as the southwest monsoon arrived 16 days ahead of schedule, shattering weather records and prompting red alerts across coastal Maharashtra. The heaviest Mumbai rainfall 100 years was recorded on 26 May 2025, with 295 mm falling at Colaba observatory—surpassing a record set in […]
GAZA STRIP: Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip are still teetering on the edge of famine, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). The UN agency has issued a fresh warning, stressing that aid must not only be allowed in but also be delivered swiftly and safely to those in desperate need. Since March 2, […]
LUXOR: Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of three tombs from the New Kingdom era, one of the most iconic periods in ancient Egyptian history. The tombs were unearthed by an Egyptian archaeological mission at the Dra Abul-Naga necropolis, located on the West Bank of Luxor. The newly discovered tombs are […]
DUBAI: Astronomers have announced a record-breaking discovery using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), confirming the observation of the earliest known galaxy to date. Named MoM-z14, the galaxy was spotted as part of the ongoing Mirage (or Miracle) study and is believed to have formed only 280 million years after the Big Bang. The discovery […]
SHARJAH: The UAE has marked a significant cultural and scientific milestone with the advancement of Sharjah’s Faya Palaeolandscape nomination for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Officially proposed in 2024 under the ‘Cultural Landscape’ category, the ancient desert site is now under evaluation by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Located in Sharjah’s Central Region, […]
AMMAN: The UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Team kicked off its campaign at the 9th Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship with a stellar performance, earning a total of seven medals. Competing at Prince Hamzah Hall in Al Hussein Youth City, Amman, the team—sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company—captured two golds, two silvers, and three bronze medals, underlining the nation’s dominance […]
Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 returns from 27 June to 31 August with mega shopping, concerts, dining, and family fun. Dubai: The Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 edition is set to be the city’s most value-packed season ever, running from 27 June to 31 August. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this iconic festival […]
Dubai 2025 MICHELIN Guide awards Three MICHELIN Stars to Trèsind Studio and FZN, redefining culinary excellence in the city. Dubai: For the first time in history, Dubai MICHELIN Stars have reached an unprecedented peak as two restaurants earned Three MICHELIN Stars at the MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025 Ceremony, hosted at Address Sky View. The city’s […]
