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‘Kindness and friendship don’t carry a passport’: Why Dubai left a lasting impact on this Indian expat
UAEDubai: Two years in Dubai. That’s all it took to completely change Indian expatriate Manisha Dubey 's understanding of people. It has defined her outlook in life and how she approaches people, even today, years after she left the UAE. In 2018, the 33-year-old marketing and communications profession
Cave diving deaths: Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive
WorldMALE: Maldivian authorities are investigating multiple possible factors behind the deaths of five Italian divers in a deepwater cave last week, including whether they descended far deeper than expected, a government spokesperson told Reuters. The group that entered the cave on Thursday was led by
US drops Adani civil, criminal cases after $10 billion investment promise
BusinessWASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Monday moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, while also settling alleged Iran sanctions violations involving one of his companies. The resolution of outstanding cases against one of the world 's richest people came
Prepaire Labs launches real-time biological intelligence response platform Shield
HealthPrepaire Labs unveiled Shield, a real-time biological intelligence and response platform designed to help governments, healthcare systems, defence organisations, and humanitarian operators move from detection to response in real time. The launch took place during ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026, marking the fi
IPL 2026: Hyderabad seals IPL playoffs spot with Gujarat after beating Chennai
SportsCHENNAI, India: Sunrisers Hyderabad qualified for the Indian Premier League playoffs after Ishan Kishan anchored them to a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday. Hyderabad 's win also ensured Gujarat Titans a place in the four-team playoffs. Defending champion and league leader Royal C
Charlie Kirk murder trial: Tyler Robinson's lawyers seek to seal evidence and close parts of key hearing
WorldSALT LAKE CITY: Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will make their case Tuesday to close portions of a key hearing and seal some evidence after a judge rejected their request to ban news cameras from court. Tyler Robinson 's defense has argued that broadcasts of the proceedings cre
Dollar steadies from weakness as Trump calls off planned attack on Iran
BusinessSINGAPORE: The dollar found its footing in Asian trading on Tuesday, as traders digested U.S. President Donald Trump 's announcement that he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow negotiations. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback 's strength against a basket of six curr
Starbucks Korea head fired after 'Tank Day' promotion sparks public uproar
WorldSEOUL: The head of Starbucks Korea has been fired after a marketing campaign sparked public outrage for evoking painful memories of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980. Shinsegae Group, the retail conglomerate that licenses and manages the U.S. coffee chain in South Kor
India raises fuel prices by nearly a rupee in second hike within a week
WorldNew Delhi: India raised prices of petrol and diesel by nearly a rupee a litre on Tuesday, fuel retailers in Delhi said, as the government moves to recover losses incurred from high global crude prices. After the hike of roughly 0.9 rupees ($0.0093), petrol will cost 98.64 rupees a litre in Delhi
Xi to host 'old friend' Putin as China projects stable global role after Trump visit
WorldBEIJING/SINGAPORE: Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to host his "old friend" Vladimir Putin less than a week after Donald Trump 's high-profile visit, as Beijing seeks to project itself as a stable and predictable power in a world shaken by trade tensions, wars and an energy crisis. China and Rus
IAEA monitoring Barakah Plant situation, ready to assist if needed
UAENEW YORK: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), affiliated with the United Nations, is closely monitoring the situation at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi through continuous coordination with the relevant UAE authorities, while expressing its full readiness to provide assista
UAE weather: Clear summer skies across Dubai and Abu Dhabi today
UAEDubai: It 's the perfect summer morning. You can expect azure skies today, around the UAE, but if you’re planning to head to the beach this morning, it’s best to stay cautious. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warned that northwesterly winds will climb to 40km/hr, which means rough seas, w
Digital cleaning of electronic devices enhances cybersecurity, reduces risks
UAEAbu Dhabi: Periodic inspection and digital cleaning of electronic devices have become among the most prominent preventive practices that enhance cybersecurity for individuals and institutions amid escalating cyber threats and the growing reliance on mobile phones, tablets, and computers in various
Google, Blackstone plan AI cloud venture with $5 billion backing, WSJ reports
BusinessAlphabet 's Google and Blackstone plans to launch an artificial-intelligence cloud company using Google 's specialised chips, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing sources. Blackstone, the world 's largest alternative asset manager, is expected to contribute $5 billion (Dh18 billion)
Mal receives in-principle approval for bank licence from CBUAE
UAEAbu Dhabi: Mal.ai has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to establish a licensed bank. The approval, granted following a rigorous and highly selective regulatory process, marks a landmark milestone as Mal Group moves toward launching its global Shariah-compliant