The Dubai Mallathon attracted 40,000 runners across nine malls, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest mall run event. DUBAI: Shoppers swapped shopping bags for sneakers as the Dubai Mallathon 2025 wrapped up with a Guinness World Record for the most runners in a mall run event. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh […]
Nuclear reactors worldwide generated a record 2667 TWh in 2024, driven largely by Asia, according to the World Nuclear Association. LONDON: Nuclear power has just broken a long-standing record. According to the World Nuclear Association’s (WNA) World Nuclear Performance Report 2025, reactors across the globe generated 2667 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2024, surpassing the […]
OpenAI will roll out new parental controls on ChatGPT within a month, enabling parents to monitor teen usage and receive alerts in distress cases. WASHINGTON: OpenAI has announced that it will introduce parental controls for its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, starting next month. The move comes after a lawsuit filed by the parents of a […]
The Tarasin village landslide in Sudan’s Darfur region killed over 1,000 people after heavy rains, leaving just one survivor. KHARTOUM: A catastrophic landslide in Sudan’s Darfur region has wiped out the remote village of Tarasin in the Marra Mountains, killing more than 1,000 people and leaving only one survivor. The disaster struck on Sunday, 31 […]
Dubai DET has launched a new working group and issued sector-wide guidelines to boost the city’s online food delivery ecosystem and fair digital economy. DUBAI: The Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), under the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced the launch of a new industry working group dedicated […]
Sharjah Executive Council has revised rules, now allowing disposal of impounded vehicles after three months from the date of seizure. SHARJAH: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has officially approved an amendment to the 2016 decision concerning the disposal of impounded vehicles in the Emirate. During its recent meeting held at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office, the […]
The UAE will see unstable weather from Wednesday to Friday, with rain, thunder, and possible hail, says the National Centre of Meteorology. ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned that a low-pressure system moving into the UAE will bring unstable weather conditions between Wednesday and Friday this week. According to forecasters, the […]
Dr Deepak Mittal, a seasoned Indian diplomat, has been appointed as India’s new ambassador to the UAE, following his Qatar tenure. ABU DHABI: Dr Deepak Mittal has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates, according to an official statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs of India. He […]
Abu Dhabi will host the World Kickboxing Championships for the first time in the Middle East in November 2025, welcoming 2,000 athletes from 150 nations. ABU DHABI: The UAE has achieved another milestone in global sports as Abu Dhabi prepares to host the World Kickboxing Championships 2025 for Masters and Seniors — the first time […]
ABU DHABI: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has urgently dispatched an Emirati search and rescue team from the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, the National Guard, and the Joint Operations Command to support search and rescue operations and assist those affected by the earthquake that […]
A powerful 6.0 magnitude Afghanistan earthquake killed 812 people and injured 2,800, with rescuers struggling to reach remote villages. KABUL: The Afghanistan earthquake death toll has risen sharply to 812, with at least 2,800 injured, after a powerful 6.0 magnitude tremor struck eastern provinces late on Monday. The disaster, among the deadliest in recent years, […]
