According to the World Health Organization (WHO), after cataracts, glaucoma is the second-leading cause of permanent blindness globally and is expected to affect 111.8 million patients by 2040. Glaucoma is much more common among older people, with those over 60 being six times more likely to develop the condition. Dubai: Aster Hospital Al Qusais, has successfully […]
In October 2024, Idris Alba had announced plans to move within the next decade to support the continent’s film industry by building studios in Ghana and Tanzania. Award-winning actor and filmmaker Idris Elba had announced his exciting plans to move to Africa within the next decade, with the goal of boosting the continent’s film industry. […]
LONDON: The world of 007 is shaking, not stirring! The James Bond franchise is officially moving under Amazon MGM Studios, ending decades of family-run control. Longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are stepping back, handing creative control to Amazon MGM while co-owning the rights. Wilson, after nearly 60 years with Bond, is retiring […]
PUDUCHERRY: Indian memory champion Vishvaa Rajakumar has taken the global stage by storm, winning the Memory League World Championship with an extraordinary feat—recalling 80 random digits in just 13.5 seconds. That’s nearly six digits per second! The 20-year-old student from Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology has become a rising star in competitive memorisation, outpacing international […]
BEIJING: Frost-resistant sand-control technology could transform desertification prevention in cold regions. Chinese researchers have developed a new sand-fixation agent that remains stable in freezing temperatures, providing a breakthrough for areas where traditional methods fail. Developed by the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the innovative agent modifies cellulose […]
BEIJING: AI-powered scientific research could revolutionise global progress, and China has the potential to lead this transformation. Experts at the World Internet Conference’s AI special committee seminar called for AI-driven public goods to support scientific discovery and promote sustainable development worldwide. Wang Jian, chief director of the committee and director of Zhijiang Lab, highlighted the […]
Dubai: Love soared to new heights this Valentine’s Day with a jaw-dropping mid-air proposal that has left the internet mesmerized. A viral video posted on Instagram on February 14 captures a once-in-a-lifetime moment at 12,000 feet, where a man proposes to his beloved—sealing it with a kiss—against the breathtaking backdrop of Dubai’s skyline. The grand […]
EGYPT: In a monumental discovery, archaeologists have uncovered the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, the husband of Queen Hatshepsut, in Egypt’s Western Valley. This discovery, labelled the largest royal tomb find since Tutankhamun’s tomb over a century ago, has sent ripples through the archaeological world. Located near Deir el-Bahari, the famous funerary temple of Hatshepsut, […]
SHARJAH: Xposure 2025 film screenings are set to captivate UAE audiences with 320 powerful cinematic stories at its new venue in Aljada, Sharjah. Running until February 26, the festival offers an unforgettable journey through compelling narratives, breathtaking documentaries, and visually striking short films. Screenings take place daily from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM. This year’s […]
DUBAI: Dubai International Airport traffic is expected to reach record levels, with over 2.5 million passengers passing through DXB from February 20 to 28. The airport will handle an average of 280,000 travellers daily, peaking at more than 295,000 on February 22. A combination of global events and school holidays across key markets is driving […]
LONDON: Apple’s data encryption in the UK is taking a hit as the tech giant pulls its most advanced end-to-end encryption feature from iCloud after pressure from the UK government to provide ‘backdoor’ access to user data. The Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature encrypts backups, notes, photos, messages, and more, making them accessible only to […]
