BlogsAugust 8, 2017
Dubai rolls out AI-powered radars to detect six key traffic violations
Dubai has introduced advanced AI-powered radar technology across its roads to detect six critical traffic violations, aiming to enhance road safety and enforce strict adherence to traffic laws. Developed by KTC International, these state-of-the-art radars can identify violations such as using mobile phones while driving, sudden lane deviations, failure to...
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New Year 2025 holidays: Kuwait declares 4-day weekend
Kuwait’s cabinet has officially announced a four-day weekend to mark the New Year 2025, providing a festive break for government employees and institutions. The holiday will span from Wednesday, January 1, through Saturday, January 4, 2025, with regular work resuming on Sunday, January 5, 2025. During its weekly meeting held...
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Dubai to Reinstate 30% Alcohol Sales Tax Starting January 2025
Dubai will reintroduce a 30% sales tax on alcoholic beverages beginning January 1, 2025, marking the end of a temporary suspension of the tax. The announcement was communicated to restaurants and bars by alcohol retailer African + Eastern via email. “Please note, Dubai Government has informed us that the 30%...
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What time will Maroon 5 perform at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024?
The highly anticipated Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is in full swing, and tonight the spotlight is on Maroon 5 as they take the stage at the Yasalam After-Race Concerts at Etihad Park. Fronted by the charismatic Adam Levine, the band is expected to deliver an electrifying performance filled with their...
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How South Korea woke up to the shortest martial law in history
Nation Overcomes First Attempted Coup in Over 40 Years Within Hours Seoul, South Korea – South Koreans woke up on Wednesday to an unprecedented chapter in their nation’s history: the briefest imposition of martial law, which lasted only two hours. On Tuesday night, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law,...
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The Pope’s new wheels! His Holiness is gifted a ‘G-Wagon popemobile’ made especially for him – and it’s all-electric
Pope Francis has added a new set of wheels to his collection: a custom-built, all-electric G-Wagon popemobile from Mercedes-Benz. This environmentally friendly vehicle aligns with the pontiff’s advocacy for climate action and marks the first fully electric popemobile in history. A Sustainable Innovation The pearl-white G-Wagon, unveiled this week, is...
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Stanley’s next collaboration partner is Lionel Messi. What is this special bottle created with the world’s greatest soccer player?
Stanley, a brand renowned for its collaborations with fashion labels and artists, has now entered the world of sports by partnering with none other than Lionel Messi, widely celebrated as the greatest soccer player of all time. This marks Stanley's first collaboration with an athlete, reflecting the global icon’s personal...
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Vietnamese Tycoon Truong My Lan Loses Appeal Against Death Sentence in $12 Billion Fraud Case
Truong My Lan, once one of Vietnam’s wealthiest businesswomen, has lost her appeal against a death sentence for masterminding one of the largest financial frauds in history. The 68-year-old real estate tycoon was found guilty of embezzling more than $12 billion—an amount equivalent to roughly 3% of Vietnam’s entire economy—sending...
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16-Year-Old Sprinting Sensation Gout Gout Runs Fourth-Fastest U18 100m Time in History
Australian teenage sprinting star Gout Gout stunned the athletics world on Friday, recording the fourth-fastest under-18 100m time ever with a wind-assisted 10.04 seconds during the heats at the All-Schools Athletics Championships in Queensland. While the tailwind prevented the time from being officially recorded, it still marks the fourth-fastest 100m...
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