UAE launches first national AI curriculum, slashes centralised exams, and boosts Arabic education in 2025–26 reforms. ABU DHABI: The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has unveiled sweeping reforms for the 2025–2026 academic year, including the launch of the nation’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum. The changes, announced during a media briefing led by Minister Sarah […]
Dubai is set to welcome nearly 10,000 new millionaires in 2025—equivalent to one arriving every hour, says Betterhomes report. DUBAI: The emirate’s evolution from a luxury transit destination to a permanent global wealth hub continues at pace, with nearly 10,000 new millionaires expected to arrive in 2025, or more than one millionaire every hour, according […]
BRUSSELS: The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has urged the European Union to take stronger measures over the worsening Gaza crisis, including immediate sanctions and suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The unions stressed that the situation in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, requiring urgent and principled intervention. In a letter addressed to EU High […]
Fifteen-year-old Byron Waller, diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, is flying around the world and landing in the UAE on Friday. Al Ain: A fifteen-year-old Australian pilot, Byron Waller, is set to land in Al Ain on Friday as part of a record-breaking global flight—despite being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease just a year ago. His historic arrival […]
Parkin and charge&go by e& partner to launch 200 ultra-fast EV chargers across Dubai, enhancing green mobility infrastructure. DUBAI: In a major push towards sustainable mobility, Parkin Company PJSC has entered into a 10-year partnership with charge&go, a subsidiary of Etisalat Services Holding (e&), to install 200 ultra-fast EV chargers across Dubai. The project will […]
Drone racing fans saw thrilling action as drone pilots from 11 countries competed in Moscow, with Russia’s Belgorod team taking first place. MOSCOW: High-speed action filled the skies as drone pilots from 16 teams representing 11 countries, including Australia, Germany, India, Spain and France, competed in an international drone racing competition at the Skolkovo Innovation […]
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) provided housing support worth AED1.725 billion to over 3,000 Emirati citizens in the first half of 2025. DUBAI: In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the guidance of […]
China successfully launched its ninth low Earth orbit satellite group aboard a Long March-6 rocket, expanding its internet constellation. BEIJING: China has taken another step in its ambitious space programme with the successful launch of a new low Earth orbit satellite group on Sunday. The satellites lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in […]
UAE champion Rashid Al Mulla bronze finish in Indonesia shows his freestyle dominance at the Aquabike World Championship opener. JAKARTA: The UAE’s Rashid Al Mulla, world champion and Abu Dhabi Team star, kicked off the 2025 Aquabike World Championship season with a bronze medal at the Grand Prix of Indonesia held on Lake Toba. Competing […]
Dubai has launched the new Eltizam app, letting officials report cleanliness violations in real time to keep the city spotless. DUBAI: Dubai is doubling down on its reputation as one of the world’s cleanest cities with the launch of a smart new app called Eltizam. The digital platform gives selected government officials special powers to […]
Sharjah Police highlight the importance of Sharjah pedestrian safety after a fatal accident shows the dangers of reckless road crossing. SHARJAH: Crossing roads without following traffic rules remains a dangerous act that can cost lives, Sharjah Police have warned. Their latest reminder follows the release of shocking video footage showing a pedestrian fatally struck while […]
