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Mohammed bin Rashid pardons 1,856 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

News Editor 18/02/2026

Photo Credit : WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 1,856 inmates of various nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive institutions on the occasion of the Holy Month of

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Fighter Jet Crashes During Final Day Demo at Dubai Airshow

News Editor 21/11/2025

A fighter jet taking part in the final afternoon display at the Dubai Airshow crashed on Friday, prompting an immediate response from emergency teams and the temporary suspension of all outdoor demonstrations. The aircraft, believed to be an Indian Tejas according to the scheduled flying programme, went down during its performance, shocking spectators who had […]

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OpenAI to launch AI-powered browser to take on Google Chrome

News Desk 09/07/2025

OpenAI is preparing to disrupt the web browsing market with the upcoming launch of an AI-powered web browser, directly challenging Google Chrome’s dominance, sources have told Reuters. Expected to roll out in the coming weeks, the new browser will harness artificial intelligence to transform how users interact with the internet, offering features such as a […]

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UN: Heatwave in Europe is most worrying

Arnold Pinto 01/07/2025

‘Episodes of extreme heat’ The blistering early-summer heatwave, which is bringing life-threatening temperatures across much of the Northern Hemisphere, is a worrying sign of things to come, according to UN weather experts on July 1, 2025.  Three days after Spain’s national weather service confirmed a record 46°C reading in the southern town of El Granado, […]

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Nato jets scramble as Russia unleashes 500-missile attack on Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 29/06/2025

Ukraine intercepts 475 aerial threats Russia launched a massive overnight aerial assault on Ukraine. At least 537 missiles and drones were fired at cities across the country. Ukrainian forces intercepted 475 aerial threats. The Polish military says: “All available forces” are activated. The Russian strike wave is one of the largest since the 2022 invasion of

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi resumes UAE flights

News Desk 27/06/2025

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is resuming its scheduled flights to and from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) starting on June 27, 2025.  In a media statement issued on June 27, the low-cost carrier advised travellers to check their emails and monitor flight status updates on the airline’s website:

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi cancels its UAE flights on June 26, 2025

News Desk 26/06/2025

All Wizz Air Abu Dhabi flights to and from the United Arab Emirates on June 26, 2025, have been cancelled following a decision by Wizz Air Group.

BREAKING NEWS Business Real Estate

Imran Khan motivates real estate professionals at Norah Residence launch in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 23/06/2025

“We have struck the fire” In a powerful and poetic address, Imran Khan, Founder and CEO of PIXL Global – a premier off-plan real estate marketing agency based in Dubai – delivered a speech that left a lasting impression on real estate professionals at the by-invitation launch event of Norah Residence, a new residential development […]

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Defence & Security

Pentagon reveals details of Operation ‘Midnight Hammer’ strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities

Arnold Pinto 22/06/2025

Involving over 125 US aircraft Pentagon, Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2025: In an extraordinary press briefing held this morning at the Pentagon, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, provided detailed insights into a covert and highly coordinated military operation conducted by […]

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US B-2 stealth bombers could shift the balance if conflict with Iran escalates

Arnold Pinto 22/06/2025

Units head to towards staging posts This story was filed hours before the US launched unprecedented strikes against strategic nuclear sites across Iran, on June 21, 2025. ith tensions between Israel and Iran continuing to escalate, the deployment of US Air Force B-2 stealth bombers to locations near the two conflict-ridden countries has sparked new […]

BREAKING NEWS Cybersecurity Defence & Security

Interpol infostealer crackdown takes down 20,000+ malicious IPs and domains

Arnold Pinto 22/06/2025

Asia-Pacific operation targets data theft An international law enforcement operation has dismantled cybercriminal infrastructure linked to information stealers across the Asia-Pacific region. Coordinated by Interpol from January to April 2025, the initiative resulted in the takedown of over 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains. Law enforcement authorities from 26

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Record-breaking 16 billion login credentials leaked in massive global data breach

Arnold Pinto 21/06/2025

You may be compromised too A newly uncovered data breach has exposed more than 16 billion login credentials, making it one of the largest breaches in history. The records, believed to stem from a series of infostealer malware infections, include sensitive login data for platforms such as Facebook, Google, Apple, Telegram, and GitHub, among others. […]

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US seizes $225 million in cryptocurrency

Arnold Pinto 21/06/2025

Linked to a global fraud network The United States has moved to seize more than $225 million in cryptocurrency allegedly tied to an international network involved in large-scale investment fraud. The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia filed a civil forfeiture complaint in federal court, naming a sophisticated laundering system that investigators say […]

BREAKING NEWS Lifestyle

How to spot fake products: 11 signs every consumer should know

News Desk 20/06/2025

Follow the tips in this advisory The rise of counterfeit goods across global markets has triggered growing concern in the Middle East. From electronics and cosmetics to fashion and pharmaceuticals, fake products pose risks to consumer safety and brand reputation. In the UAE, customs officers regularly intercept counterfeit goods at airports and ports. In 2024, […]

BREAKING NEWS Health

Why health experts warn against kissing the deceased

News Editor 2 20/06/2025

Potential for infection risks The urge to kiss a deceased loved one before burial or cremation can be very strong. However, health experts advise the public to avoid kissing the bodies of deceased individuals, warning that the practice can pose significant health risks. While touching or kissing the deceased is common in many cultures, including […]

BREAKING NEWS Business Logistics Saudi Arabia UAE

DHL to invest US$574 million in Arabian Gulf logistics expansion

News Editor 2 19/06/2025

Renewed focus on specific sectors DHL Group plans to invest US$574 million by 2030 to enhance its logistics infrastructure, service capacity, and delivery efficiency throughout the Arabian Gulf region, primarily encompassing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. The move is part of the logistics specialist’s Strategy 2030, which aims to respond to global […]

BREAKING NEWS Business Travel

Dubai Airports extends AED495m contract with Serco to 2030

Arnold Pinto 19/06/2025

For passenger services at 2 airports Dubai Airports has signed a five-year contract extension with Britain’s Serco, valued at AED495 million, to continue providing passenger services at the Dubai emirate’s two main airports through December 2030. The contract follows the completion of an initial five-year term and a one-year extension. According to a Sero statement, […]

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Portuguese Air Force patrols the Baltic skies from Estonia

Arnold Pinto 18/06/2025

With F-16 fighter jets The Portuguese Air Force is securing the skies over and around Estonia as part of Nato’s Baltic Air Policing mission. Portuguese fighter pilots and aircrew arrived at Ämari Air Base, in Estonia, in late May, replacing an earlier Portuguese detachment that had begun its duties in April and assumed responsibility for […]

BREAKING NEWS Defence & Security

Global nuclear arsenals expand amid rising tensions and fading arms control

Arnold Pinto 18/06/2025

New SIPRI study report Nuclear-armed states are continuing to expand and modernise their arsenals, reversing decades of gradual disarmament and signalling the return of a global arms race, according to the newly released Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Yearbook 2025 – an annual assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament and international security.

Automotive BREAKING NEWS Tech

Dubai to begin autonomous vehicle pilot with Uber Technologies and WeRide

Arnold Pinto 17/06/2025

Field preparations are currently underway Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Uber Technologies and autonomous vehicle developer WeRide to introduce driverless transport services in the Arabian Gulf emirate. The agreement, signed in Dubai, outlines plans to begin a pilot phase later this year and to launch fully