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Who is Gout Gout? The Australian teen drawing comparisons with Usain Bolt
SportsWho is Gout Gout, and is he the next Usain Bolt? Dubai: At just 18-years old, Australian sprinter Gout Gout has become one of the most talked-about names in global athletics. A stunning performance at the Australian senior championships earlier this month has propelled him into the international sp
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Mashreq hold open dialogue with private sector leaders
BusinessDubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised an interactive open dialogue in collaboration with Mashreq, with the participation of 82 representatives from the private sector. The session focused on the business commun
EMX, EMPALA partner to deploy electric bikes for sustainable delivery operations in UAE
BusinessAbu Dhabi: As part of its role in developing regulatory frameworks that support electric mobility, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has facilitated and enabled a strategic partnership between EMX, the logistics arm of 7X, and EMPALA, a joint venture between MoEI and PACT Carbon. The
Why French prosecutors are investigating Elon Musk’s X
TechnologyParis: Elon Musk’s summons for questioning by prosecutors in Paris is linked to a widened investigation into alleged offences involving X’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, abuse of algorithms and fraudulent data extraction. The probe is being led by the cybercrime division of the Paris prosec
US Navy seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt on fresh talks in Pakistan
NewsWashington: The U.S. Navy’s forcible seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship has cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. negotiators would head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran. Trump’s announcement Sunday had raised hopes of extending a fragile ceas
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Mashreq hold open dialogue with 82 private sector representatives to support their financial resilience
BusinessDubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised an interactive open dialogue in collaboration with Mashreq with the participation of 82 representatives from the private sector. The session focused on the business c
'I’m proud of the UAE': Expats express deep pride in the UAE Armed Forces
UAEWith true Arabian hospitality, the UAE opened its doors to the world. Citizens of over 190 countries came, they saw, and they never left. For residents, UAE is more than a place on a map – it’s a place they are proud to call home. Eliane Chalhoub, a Lebanese senior communications manager based in D
War or peace, Dubai keeps marching forward
UAEPictures: Salem Khamis, Patrick Castillo Life goes on as normal in Dubai come what may. The authorities ensure continuity and comfort for all, with systems that keep Dubai moving smoothly, no matter the conditions. This is the Dubai—resilient, prepared and always in motion. Dubai’s rhythm never slo
Why UAE residents remained calm during U.S.-Iran war
UAEDubai: When the U.S.–Iran conflict reached a standstill, the guns fell silent and the unsettling rattle of intercepted missiles and drones ceased, the echoes lingered: not as panic, but as a period of reflection. Across the UAE, a country more than 190 nationalities call home, daily life continued
Delivering with pride: How delivery riders are flying the UAE flag across city streets
UAEDubai: Flags on bikes. Everywhere. Across the UAE, something remarkable has unfolded in recent days. What began as a call from Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai , urging citizens and residents to raise the UAE flag high a
Mohammed bin Rashid's message to students: We are a nation that does not pause in the face of challenges
UAEHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai affirmed that the UAE is continuing its educational and developmental journey without interruption, noting that challenges have never been an obstacle to continuing learning or drivin
Gold prices fall on stronger dollar
BusinessWorld Capitals: Gold prices fell on Monday as the dollar strengthened, with spot gold declining 0.7 percent to US$4,793.98 per ounce as of 03:51 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since April 13 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures for June delivery dropped 1.4 percent to US$4,813.60. Among o
Louisiana father kills eight children in domestic shooting, police say
NewsShreveport: A Louisiana father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family Sunday morning that stretched across two houses in a Shreveport neighborhood left shaken by one of the nation’s deadliest mass shootings in recent years, police said. Two women, includ
US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz as Tehran vows swift response
WorldWashington: The United States attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that it said tried to evade its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, and Iran’s joint military command vowed to respond, throwing a fragile ceasefire into question days before it expires. It was the first
UAE Essential Goods Prices Platform: How to find the cheapest groceries near you
UAEIf you’re looking to lock down the best deal on your groceries, there’s likely no better comparison tool right now than the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism’s (MOET) Essential Goods Prices Platform. What is the Essential Goods Prices Platform? Announced on April 19, the Essential Goods Prices Pl