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Dubai: Children under the age of 15 will not be allowed to create or operate social media accounts, following a Cabinet Resolution that was issued last week in the UAE. The legislation – Cabinet Resolution No. 106 of 2026 – is aimed at strengthening digital safety for children and ensures that soci

Opinion

Only a handful of brands have entered the language as verbs. Google it. Uber it. Cities do not usually get that privilege. Until June 17, 2026, when His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched 'Dubai-it' and gave the

Dubai is Special

Dubai: For some, it is visible in the city's skyline, where buildings seemingly get built overnight. For others, it is reflected in the people around them – students, professionals and entrepreneurs who refuse to quit. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Min

Dubai is Special

Dubai: For a long time, Dubai residents have been turning their dreams into reality as part of the norm. Now, there’s a word for it: Dubai-it. On June 17, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the ‘Dubai-it’ ini

World

WASHINGTON: A U.S. agency said on Monday it was investigating the June 19 crash of a Tesla Model 3 that was reportedly using an advanced ⁠driver assistance system when it struck a home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened nearly

Business

Dubai: Dubai has reinforced its position as the world’s leading destination for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects for the fifth consecutive year, according to data published by the Financial Times Ltd’s fDi Markets database. In 2025, Dubai delivered one of its strongest inward FDI

Entertainment

LOS ANGELES: Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie faced one of her deepest fears on screen for ‌the French film "Couture" - being diagnosed with cancer. Based on personal experiences of writer and director Alice Winocour, Jolie plays fictional American filmmaker Maxine Walker, who, while producing a

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London: ​Britain's approval of ‌plans ​to expand Gatwick Airport was lawful, London's High Court ruled on Tuesday, ⁠after a legal challenge brought by campaigners. The opening ‌of a second runway at ‌Britain's second largest airport, situated ‌30 miles (48 ‌km) south ‌of London, was given the ​go-a

Business

Washington: The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to release the results of its annual bank stress tests, offering insight into the resilience of major lenders under severe economic conditions, although this year’s results will not affect capital requirements or shareholder payouts. What are the Fed’s st

World

Paris: Forty people have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas in France since the weekend, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as people sought relief from a heatwave sweeping much of Europe. Britain, Italy and Spain are also experiencing extreme heat, with record temperatures in some regio

World

MANILA: Philippine authorities are rethinking school safety measures and ‌looking to expand civil defence planning to cover gun violence, officials said on Tuesday, a day after a deadly attack at a high school shocked a nation where such incidents are rare. At least three students were killed and 2

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Dubai: Are you ready to crown the best foodie in Dubai? It’s time to vote on Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition. Here’s how it works. What is Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition? On June 9, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), in partnership with Google, launched 'Map Your Dubai: Insider Edi

Technology

Bangalore: Meta-owned WhatsApp will be led by Indian fintech entrepreneur Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, according to an announcement by current WhatsApp head Will Cathcart on Monday. Cathcart shared the development in a post on X, signalling a leadership transition at the popular messaging platform.

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Dubai: You’re ready to rent out your apartment, but how can you confirm if the potential tenant is going to be trustworthy? Or if you’re looking to rent a home, how can you ensure your landlord is going to adhere to the rules and regulations? One document can set things straight: a rental good cond

World

TUCSON, Arizona: A ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, said the 84-year-old had died, CNN and other news organizations are reporting, citing law enforcement sources. Some media outlets had previously reported receiving ransom

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Dubai: When a city becomes a verb