UAE: Laptops, tyres, towels worth over Dh12 million stolen in ‘devastating’ scam
UAE - Laptops, cashew nuts, tyres, and towels – this assortment of goods collectively worth millions of dirhams was stolen in the latest trading scam, suppliers who lost their money revealed. According to the traders, the conmen set up an office in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). “To gain our trust,...
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Kuwait Real Estate and IFA Hotels Launch Al Tay Hills Project in Sharjah
Al-Therban: Six million square feet project valued at AED 3.5 billion Al-Tay Hills is one of AQARAT’s largest and most ambitious projects and hope it achieves significant sales success Al-Bahar: We are witnessing Sharjah’s emergence as a preferred destination for investors due to its exceptional investment environment and continuous support...
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Robots beat surgeons at complex liver surgery
NEW YORK - Complicated liver surgeries might best be done by robots, according to a new study. Surgeons at one large New York City hospital looked back at 353 operations done between 2017 and 2023 in which pieces of the patient’s liver were removed, including 112 open surgeries done through...
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Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite
PAKISTAN - ISLAMABAD - Pakistan launched its first home-made observation satellite on Friday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northern China, Pakistan's space agency said. According to Reuters, the PRSC-EO1 satellite will boost Pakistan's ability to monitor and manage natural resources, respond to disasters, and improve urban planning and...
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Terrorism in Bab Al-Mandab: Straining global economy, triggering inflation concerns
ABU DHABI - Attacks on commercial vessels in the Bab Al-Mandab Strait have emerged as a significant global challenge, with repercussions extending beyond regional borders. These attacks threaten to destabilise the world economy and compromise global food security. The disruptions caused by these actions have resulted in a sharp increase...
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Oscar Nominations Delayed & Voting Period Extended Again; Nominees Luncheon Canceled
As many continue to do in this fluid sitution revolving around the L.A. wildfires, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences again has made some major changes. The nominations now will be revealed at Thursday, January 23, at 5:30 a.m. PT. The Academy already had delayed the noms date...
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World Future Energy Summit 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI - World Future Energy Summit 2025, hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, opened today at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The three-day summit is set to be a beacon for global collaboration, innovation, and action, with...
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Are you drinking plastic? Why your tea bags might be a health hazard
A single tea bag steeped at boiling temperatures can result in significant contamination As the Mad Hatter from Lewis Carroll’s novel Alice in Wonderland famously says, “It’s always tea-time.” For many tea lovers, that sentiment rings true. But we hate to spoil the aroma and comforting ritual, so here’s the...
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Over Dh200,000 fees: Dubai to get one of most expensive schools in the world
Dubai is preparing to open a new ultra-premium school, promising to offer one of the world’s most innovative and expensive educational institutions in the world in August 2025. GEMS Education has announced the launch of the GEMS School of Research and Innovation, which will be located in Dubai Sports City....
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