DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has achieved impressive outcomes through its AI-powered Smart Monitoring System, which tracks trainee and instructor behaviour across driving school vehicles in the emirate. Over the past seven months, the system monitored 1,734,790 sessions involving 245,764 trainees—reflecting a 14-fold increase compared to the same period last year. Developed by […]
GYŐRZÁMOLY: UAE’s rising jet ski star, Ali Al Ali, achieved an international milestone by winning silver in the Ski Junior 3.3 category at the Jet Ski World Championship held in Győrzámoly, Hungary. The 13-year-old Emirati rider earned 64 points over three rounds, placing second overall in the competitive international field. Estonia’s Ander Hubert Lauri claimed […]
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyard by Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli Minister of National Security, alongside settlers, under the protection of the Israeli police, considering it a provocative escalation and an unacceptable act of extremism. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) called on the Israeli […]
DUBAI: The Digital School, a Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative, has launched the second edition of the ‘Donate Your Own Device’ campaign in partnership with Emirates Red Crescent. The campaign, titled ‘Donate Your Own Device 2.0’, aims to collect and refurbish 100,000 used electronic devices to support students from underprivileged backgrounds around the […]
DUBAI: Finding a parking spot in Dubai is getting smarter and a lot simpler. Salik, Dubai’s official toll operator, has partnered with Parkonic, the UAE’s leading smart parking provider, to launch a brand-new AI-driven parking system across over 36,000 spaces in key communities across the city. This fully autonomous setup does away with the usual […]
Stay safe this summer with essential summer fire safety tips from NFPA® for homes, vehicles, and electric mobility users. UAE: With regional temperatures soaring beyond 45°C, summer fire safety is more important than ever. Everyday items—from electrical devices to flammable liquids—can quickly turn hazardous in extreme heat, especially when precautions are overlooked. To help prevent […]
Silicon Central launches Mall Walk Club with FITZE app, promoting daily walking, wellness, and rewards in a climate-controlled space. Dubai: Silicon Central has launched its “Mall Walk Club” initiative to promote healthy lifestyles and community wellbeing throughout August. Running daily from 7:00am to 9:00am until 30th August, the campaign transforms the mall into an indoor […]
CAIRO: Emirates has expanded its Aircrafted KIDS initiative into the Middle East and North Africa region by donating 800 school bags to Egyptian non-profit organisations, Resala and Educate Me. This charitable effort supports children’s education and wellbeing, reaffirming Emirates’ role in connecting communities beyond aviation. The donation includes handcrafted backpacks and essential school supplies such […]
Big Ticket winners from Bangladesh celebrate AED 20 million jackpot and Range Rover Velar win in Abu Dhabi draw. Abu Dhabi: Two Bangladeshi expats based in the UAE are the latest Big Ticket winners, walking away with life-changing prizes in the Series 277 draw. Dubai resident Sabuj Miah Amir Hossain Dewan, a 36-year-old tailor, struck […]
DUBAI: In a visionary move to enhance digital life and strengthen engagement with the community, Digital Dubai has launched the first-ever AI-powered ‘Emirati Family’—an interactive virtual household designed to raise awareness about Dubai’s smart services and promote human-centred digital transformation. The initiative made its debut with the introduction of ‘The Girl’, a cheerful and traditionally […]
DUBAI: Dubai has significantly strengthened its green transport infrastructure, now offering over 1,270 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the emirate, according to HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). This achievement reaffirms the city’s leadership in sustainable mobility and its commitment to becoming a global model […]
