DUBAI: The World Governments Summit 2025 (WGS) wraps up its three-day run in Dubai on Thursday, bringing together global leaders to shape the future of governance under the theme “Shaping Future Governments.” The final day features keynote addresses from world leaders, including Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia; José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste; and Pedro Alliana […]
DUBAI: The UAE has begun mapping aerial corridors and developing regulations for piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones, marking a major step in urban transportation. This initiative, announced at the World Governments Summit, aims to transform mobility and ease congestion. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), […]
DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved the lowest electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) in the world, setting a new global benchmark with just 0.94 minutes per customer in 2024. This beats DEWA’s previous record of 1.06 minutes in 2023 and is far lower than the 15-minute average recorded by top European utility […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a four-day diplomatic visit of the Middle East starting this Saturday. His visit aims to strengthen regional cooperation and support ongoing efforts toward stability and peace. According to Tami Bruce, spokesperson for the US Department of State, Rubio’s meetings will focus on […]
FUJAIRAH: The 12th Fujairah International Open Taekwondo Championship G2 has officially entered the Guinness World Records, setting a new milestone with 2,332 participants, including 10 Olympians, some of whom will compete in the Paris 2024 Games. Held at the Zayed Sports Complex and hosted by the Fujairah Martial Arts Club, the five-day championship welcomed over […]
Well, it looks like the “Squid Game” craze just took a weird turn in Sulaymaniyah city in Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as the organizer of a local, unlicensed scam competition has disappeared with everyone’s cash—and a promise of a trip to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. You can guess how this one ended: not in an […]
Social media trends are taking an unexpected turn, with a growing number of people now wearing their Apple Watch on their ankles instead of the traditional wrist. Popular platforms like TikTok and Instagram are flooded with posts showcasing the “smart anklet” trend, which is gaining popularity for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s all […]
MUMBAI: Axis Bank is shaking things up in the digital banking world with a fresh, secure, and uniquely Indian twist—the Devanagari PIN. This innovative feature blends tradition with technology, letting users create memorable yet ultra-secure banking PINs using the Devanagari script. Forget boring number combinations! With this new feature, you can turn your favourite Hindi […]
DUBAI: Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that the Palestinian people in Gaza “deserve the state they’ve been promised for decades”, calling the ongoing crisis a “failure of governance.” Speaking at the World Governments Summit (WGS), Johnson addressed key geopolitical issues, including the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as global leadership. […]
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated Bait Elowal, a unique cultural and culinary destination in the Heart of Sharjah, on Wednesday. With a vision by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Bait Elowal is a living tribute to Sharjah’s legacy as a historic […]
CAIRO: The UAE has reaffirmed its strong commitment to enhancing joint Arab cooperation across key developmental sectors, aligning with the vision and directives of its leadership. Ahmed bin Suleiman Al Malik, Head of the International Organisations Department at the Ministry of Economy, made this statement during the Senior Officials’ Preparatory Meeting for the 115th session […]
