DUBAI: Dubai International Airport has once again claimed the global crown for the highest international passenger traffic, retaining its top spot for the year 2024, according to new data from Airports Council International (ACI) World. While Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport kept its overall top ranking based on total passenger volume, Dubai held strong at No. […]
GENEVA: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned that reciprocal tariffs should not apply to the world’s poorest and most vulnerable economies. In a fresh report titled “Escalating tariffs: The impact on small and vulnerable economies,” UNCTAD called for developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) to be excluded from any new US […]
SURREY: In a parenting drama that’s honestly hard to believe, a mum from the UK got arrested for taking away her daughters’ iPads. Yep, you read that right. Vanessa Brown, a 50-year-old history teacher from Cobham, decided to do the usual mum thing and confiscate her kids’ iPads after a disagreement. What followed? She was […]
ABU DHABI: In a significant move to improve road safety and traffic flow, Abu Dhabi has removed the 120kph minimum speed limit on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road (E311). The decision affects the key motorway connecting the capital to Dubai and was announced by Abu Dhabi Mobility on Monday. The minimum speed rule, introduced in […]
BANFF: The grizzlies are back — and none more famously than The Boss. The iconic 300-kg alpha male grizzly, officially known as Bear 122, has been spotted once again in the lower Bow Valley, captured on a trail camera on April 7. This marks the unofficial start of bear season in Banff National Park. Parks […]
DUBAI: Dubai Police is all set to host the first-ever International K9 Show from April 18 to 20, in collaboration with Nestlé’s pet nutrition brand, Purina Pro Plan. This global event will bring together experts in dog training, pet care, and law enforcement from around the world. The show aims to highlight the vital role […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has officially concluded its nationwide initiative to register unlicensed weapons, offering citizens a chance to legalise firearms without facing legal action. Launched under the slogan “Your Home is Safe, Registration is Assurance”, the campaign ran for three months and saw high public participation. The drive aimed to reduce the risk of […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police are celebrating a major road safety milestone—traffic fatalities have dropped from 21.7 per 100,000 people in 2007 to just 1.8 in 2024. The dramatic reduction is thanks to the Dubai Traffic Safety Strategy 2022–2026 and a strong partnership between the RTA and Dubai Police. Their […]
DUBAI: In a major push to strengthen infrastructure and tackle climate risks, Dubai has awarded new mega drainage stormwater contracts worth AED1.439 billion as part of its ambitious Tasreef project. The contracts, issued by Dubai Municipality, cover four massive drainage projects aimed at expanding and upgrading the city’s stormwater network. The focus keyphrase Tasreef project […]
DUBAI: Dubai is rolling out the red carpet for the world of artificial intelligence with the debut edition of Dubai AI Week 2025, running from April 21 to 25. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation, this global event aims to position Dubai as a leading hub […]
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to building more sustainable and efficient energy systems, following high-level talks between Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. The focus keyphrase energy transition partnership took centre stage during their meeting in Riyadh, where both nations explored deeper […]
