BEIJING: The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has announced a significant oilfield discovery in the eastern South China Sea, with proven reserves exceeding 100 million tonnes. The Huizhou 19-6 oilfield, located 170 km off Shenzhen, is China’s first large-scale integrated clastic oilfield found in deep to ultra-deep layers. CNOOC hailed this as a breakthrough […]
GENEVA: The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to responsible AI innovation at the Global Conference on AI, Security, and Ethics, organised by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR). Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, joined Robin Geiss, UNIDIR Director, in discussions on AI’s impact on global security and ethical challenges. […]
FLORIDA: SpaceX has successfully launched 28 new Starlink satellites into orbit, further expanding its global internet coverage. The mission took off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. In a textbook operation, Falcon 9’s first stage booster returned to Earth just eight minutes after liftoff, landing smoothly on the […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian diaspora has officially been ranked as the world’s largest, with 35.4 million people of Indian origin spread across the globe. This figure was revealed in a written reply by Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita in the Lok Sabha, India’s lower house of Parliament. The 35.4 million-strong community comprises […]
MAKKAH: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported a total of 122,286,712 worshippers during Ramadan 1446 AH, with 16,558,241 performing Umrah, 75,573,928 praying at the Grand Mosque, and 30,154,543 visiting the Prophet’s Mosque. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), to efficiently manage the […]
India’s presence at ATM 2025 has increased by 41% year-on-year, with the event showcasing leading Indian airlines and tourist destinations along with the country’s key tourism boards. Dubai: India’s tourism industry is experiencing notable growth, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, a widening middle class and improved global connectivity. Reflecting the country’s growing influence in international […]
Leading local and international brands are still offering the season’s biggest savings across citywide malls and retail hotspots, in addition to the Great Online Sale featuring jaw-dropping discounts of up to 95 per cent off, Plus, shoppers can look forward to exciting raffles for the chance to win mega prizes. Dubai: As part of the […]
“Sikandar,” touted with the heavyweight trio of producer Sajid Nadiadwala, director A.R. Murugadoss of “Ghajini” fame, and superstar Salman Khan, promised much but delivered little. Murugadoss, known for his gripping narratives, falters here with a confused screenplay devoid of plot twists or excitement. The film, despite a promising start with a noble message, quickly descends […]
KUALA LUMPUR: A burst gas pipeline ignited a massive fire in Putra Heights, Selangor, sending flames sky-high and forcing evacuations on Tuesday. The explosion, which occurred near a gas station, created an inferno visible for kilometres. Authorities swiftly ordered nearby residential areas to be cleared as dozens of firefighters rushed to the scene to contain […]
MUSCAT: The Starlink internet in Oman has officially launched following approval from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). With Starlink Muscat now authorised as an internet provider, the Sultanate is set to benefit from high-speed satellite broadband. Starlink, a low-orbit satellite technology, offers internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps, ensuring reliable coverage even in remote […]
DUBAI: The Fathers’ Endowment campaign has shattered expectations, raising AED 3.72 billion—double its target—in less than a month. With over 277,000 contributors, this initiative, launched on February 21 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is a landmark effort to honour fathers while funding sustainable healthcare for the less fortunate. His Highness celebrated […]
