Sheikh Khalifa Al Hamed and Issa Al Khiyari make history as first UAE riders to win the 1,000 km Mongol Derby endurance race. ULAANBAATAR: Two UAE endurance riders, Sheikh Khalifa Al Hamed and Issa Al Khiyari, have made history by tying for first place in the world’s longest equestrian endurance race — the 1,000 km […]
Dubai’s RTA launches “Data Drive – Clear Guide,” an AI-powered platform for real-time traffic monitoring, analysis, and congestion reduction. DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched “Data Drive – Clear Guide,” a smart digital platform designed to study and analyse both historical and real-time traffic flow across Dubai’s road network. Covering five years […]
Health officials in Gaza report 69 fatalities and over 360 injuries in the past 24 hours amid ongoing hostilities. GAZA: Health authorities in Gaza reported on Monday that 69 people lost their lives and 362 were injured in the past 24 hours during continued conflict in the region. Medical sources indicated that these figures bring […]
US President Trump confirmed that gold imports will not face duties, calming market uncertainty over potential gold tariffs. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that imports of gold into the United States will not be subject to tariffs, ending a week of speculation and confusion in the commodities market. Posting on social media, […]
The Federal Tax Authority uncovered AED 357 million in tax liabilities during 85,500 inspections, seizing millions of untaxed products. ABU DHABI: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has intensified its market oversight, conducting 85,500 inspection visits in the first half of 2025 — more than double the number carried out in the same period last […]
Expo City Dubai and Dubai Culture launch the second Dhai Dubai, celebrating Emirati creativity through light art from 12–18 November. DUBAI: Expo City Dubai and the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority will unite this November to present the second edition of Dhai Dubai, the UAE’s first Emirati-led light art exhibition, running from 12 to 18 […]
Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 unveils back to school deals till 31 August, offering up to 75% off plus exciting prize draws. DUBAI: The final retail season of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 has officially begun, bringing a citywide wave of back to school offers till 31 August. Families and students can enjoy savings of up […]
UN and media groups condemned Israel after an airstrike killed six journalists, including five from Al Jazeera, in Gaza. Israel accused one victim of being a Hamas militant, but watchdogs rejected the claim without credible evidence. GAZA CITY: The United Nations and global media rights groups have condemned Israel after an airstrike killed six journalists, […]
Mohamed Salah criticised UEFA for omitting the cause of death of Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obaid, killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza while waiting for aid. Over 800 athletes have died in the conflict, prompting calls for sports bodies to speak out. CAIRO: Egyptian football icon Mohamed Salah has criticised UEFA for failing to mention […]
Rahul Gandhi and dozens of opposition leaders detained in New Delhi during rare protest against India’s election commission. NEW DELHI: Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and around 300 other political figures were detained in New Delhi on Monday during a rare public protest against the country’s election commission. The demonstration targeted what opposition parties claim […]
Etihad Rail passenger service will connect 11 UAE cities by 2026, cutting Abu Dhabi–Dubai travel time to just 50 minutes. ABU DHABI: The highly anticipated Etihad Rail passenger service is on track to transform travel across the United Arab Emirates, with operations set to begin in 2026. Spanning 900km from Al Sila in the west […]
