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Erdogan declares victory in Turkey runoff election

'We will be ruling the country for the coming five years,' Erdogan told his cheering supporters from atop a bus in his home district in Istanbul.

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VIDEO: Sheikh Mohammed casually walks into a Dubai restaurant, surprises diners

This time the royal was spotted in Nobu Dubai, a Japanese restaurant. A video shared by the restaurant showed the Ruler of Dubai casually walking into...

8 hours ago

Etisalat by e& announces that beIN channels on elife TV will not be available effective June 1

The company confirmed in a statement that further updates will be sent to E&T Etisalat customers via email, SMS or on the website on or before June 1.

5 hours ago

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs1.6b housing loan for 2,000 citizens

“The programme that bears the name of the UAE founder late Sheikh Zayed, continues to achieve the purpose for which he established it.”

9 hours ago

Venice's iconic waters turn fluorescent green near Rialto Bridge

The governor of the Veneto region, Luca Zaya, published a picture of the green liquid that spread through the water near the arched Rialto Bridge, thr...

an hour ago

Rain forces IPL final between Gujarat and Chennai into reserve day for the first time

The ground was a sorry soggy sight when officials called off play for the day and a message on the giant screen, for the fans, read "please keep your ...

4 hours ago

VIDEO: Turkish woman brings her goat along to vote in the Presidential runoff

A Turkish woman brought her goat along to vote in the tight Presidential runoff on Sunday. A video of the incident has been doing the rounds on social...

7 hours ago

Modi opponents boycott opening of new Indian Parliament building

The event was boycotted by 20 opposition parties who said Modi had violated protocol to inaugurate the new complex and grab the spotlight when it shou...

13 hours ago

Dubai Police officer scales highest peak in Arab world

Al Muzainah thanked the Dubai Police for encouraging and supporting him in challenging himself and enhancing his physical readiness to be fully prepar...

11 hours ago

Sheikh Mohammed receives congratulations on daughter’s wedding in Dubai

Sheikh Maneh tied the knot with Sheikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

27 May 2023

RTA rolls out strategy to transition to zero-emissions operations by 2050

The new strategy is aligned with UAE's preparations for COP28 and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, and is a part of RTA's ongoing effort...

11 hours ago

China’s first homegrown passenger jet makes maiden commercial flight

Beijing hopes the C919 commercial jetliner will challenge foreign models like the Boeing 737 MAX and the Airbus A320, though many of its parts are sou...

14 hours ago

Avalanche in northern Pakistan kills 11 members of nomadic tribe

The avalanche struck the nomads in the Chambeli area of Shounter Pass that connects the Astore district of the Gilgit Baltistan region to the borderin...

14 hours ago

    Opinion

    What Russia’s use of nukes in Belarus means

    The Russian deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus has provoked, and predictably too, a negative reaction from the United Stat...

    3 hours ago

    Flight rich taxpayers catch up with New York

    New York has been losing people to other states for a while. But something new happened during the pandemic: The people who left had higher incomes th...

    3 hours ago

    Say no to crime

    The Dubai Criminal Court that jailed a person for 3 years and fined him Dhs10,000 on charges of stabbing an Asian, after they quarrelled over the prio...

    3 hours ago

    Celine Dion’s tragic backstory has taken an even sadder turn

    Celine Dion has always been an icon. At school in the 1990s, she solidified her place in our teenage hearts with (of course) “My Heart Will Go On”, th...

    6 hours ago

    Zelensky wanted to ‘breach’ US pact not to attack Russia

    Michael Jansen

    Among the dozens of classified US intelligence documents leaked on the Discord messaging platform by Massachusetts national guardsman Jack Teixeira we...

    6 hours ago

    US debt deal may only provide short-term relief

    Good news of a tentative deal for the US debt ceiling impasse may quickly turn out to be bad news for financial markets. US President Joe Biden and to...

    6 hours ago

    The battle over doing away with fossil fuels

    The companies feel that it would be difficult to shoot down fossil fuel operations completely. In the Shell shareholder meeting, Follow This, an activ...

    16 hours ago

    Local News

    4 year-old Emirati boy Saeed is the world’s youngest author

    He was honoured and awarded the Guinness certificate in the booth of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood at the exhibition, amidst the ov...

    2 hours ago

    UAE leaders congratulate Turkish President Erdogan on re-election

    UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Erdogan on his re-election as president.

    3 hours ago

    UAE launches first 100% electric truck for waste

    The Renault Trucks E-tech truck will also run a pilot programme to gauge the vehicle’s performance in high temperatures such as the capital’s summer h...

    3 hours ago

    Etisalat by e& announces that beIN channels on elife TV will not be available effective June 1

    The company confirmed in a statement that further updates will be sent to E&T Etisalat customers via email, SMS or on the website on or before June 1.

    5 hours ago

    10 jailed and fined Dhs2.605m for kidnapping, assaulting and robbing an investor in Dubai

    Kidnappers locked an investor and his girlfriend inside an apartment before forcing the investor to transfer 700,000 digital currencies worth Dhs2.605...

    8 hours ago

    VIDEO: Sheikh Mohammed casually walks into a Dubai restaurant, surprises diners

    This time the royal was spotted in Nobu Dubai, a Japanese restaurant. A video shared by the restaurant showed the Ruler of Dubai casually walking into...

    8 hours ago

    No entry permit for some Dubai residents even after staying out of UAE for over 6 months

    The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) affirmed that the permit for persons staying outside the UAE for ...

    9 hours ago

    Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs1.6b housing loan for 2,000 citizens

    “The programme that bears the name of the UAE founder late Sheikh Zayed, continues to achieve the purpose for which he established it.”

    9 hours ago

    Sport

    • 15 hours ago

    Paris Saint-Germain win record 11th French title

    Messi's opener was cancelled out by a Kevin Gameiro equaliser, but the result gave PSG an unassailable four-point lead over second-placed Lens with on...

    Podium finish for Lamia at International Emirates Cup

    Competing against an international field packed with world stars, UAE gymnast Lamia Tariq Malallah made the country proud once again after finishing o...

    3 hours ago

    Rain forces IPL final between Gujarat and Chennai into reserve day for the first time

    The ground was a sorry soggy sight when officials called off play for the day and a message on the giant screen, for the fans, read "please keep your ...

    4 hours ago

    UAE defeat Iran 4-2, qualify together for 2023 ANOC World Beach Games

    Both teams now qualified for the second edition of the ANOC World Beach Games, which will take place in Bali, Indonesia, on Aug.5-12, 2023.

    7 hours ago

    Sharjah Sports Club wins President’s Cup for Karate

    The Sharjah Sports Club team won the Kata discipline for the fourth time running and Kumite for the third time to top the general ranking for men afte...

    7 hours ago

    Parting shot: Chennai captain Dhoni faces red-hot Gill in IPL final

    Barring a surprise, Chennai Super Kings skipper M.S. Dhoni will step out as a player for the last time when his side take on holders Gujarat Titans in...

    27 May 2023

    Erigaisi wins 6th Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship

    Producing a remarkable comeback, Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi finished on top in the final round of the prestigious 6th Sharjah Masters Internati...

    27 May 2023

    ‘Superstar' Gill's ton powers Gujarat to second straight IPL final

    Shubman Gill smashed a third masterful IPL century and fast bowler Mohit Sharma took 5-10 for Gujarat to win by 62 runs with 10 balls to spare.

    27 May 2023

    Akash Madhwal — tennis-ball cricketer who entered IPL record books

    "Cricket is my passion and not a burden," 29-year-old engineer-turned-cricketer said. "So I am enjoying cricket after leaving engineering and a job to...

    25 May 2023

    Lifestyle

    Orange juice a profitable commodity for investors, says report

    The fighting in Ukraine, sanctions on Russia or lack of Ukrainian cereal exports have not affected orange juice, whose prices have spiralled by 30 per...

    27 May 2023

    Stop tobacco farming and grow food instead, says WHO

    Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, WHO deplored that 3.2 million hectares of fertile land across 124 countries are being used to grow deadly tob...

    27 May 2023

    No ice cream maker? Try this no-churn recipe

    I don’t own an ice-cream maker, as I have no space in my kitchen to store one,” admits Maunika Gowardhan, author of Tandoori Home Cooking.

    27 May 2023

    Tipu Sultan's sword fetches over $17 million at London auction

    one of the world's rare artifacts", the sword's sale was conducted by Bonhams -- a privately owned international auction house in London.

    27 May 2023

    Official suspended for installing pumps to drain water from reservoir after dropping iPhone in it

    Rajesh Vishwas, a food inspector, was enjoying a trip with his friends when he accidentally dropped his iPhone, valued at Rs 1.5 lakh, into the Paralk...

    27 May 2023

    Anushka Sharma personifies elegance in her Cannes debut

    For the occasion, she chose an off shoulder ivory Richard Quinn Couture gown. The gown came with hand crafted embroidery from the in-house atelier and...

    27 May 2023

    Beat the heat with these makeup tips and tricks

    A proper prep routine is mandatory for summers when you want to ace that sweat-proof fresh and clean base.

    25 May 2023

    Digi7 launches Geneyx AI-based solution to analyse next-generation sequencing data at Mediclinic

    Mediclinic Middle East has selected the Geneyx AI-based solution to (NGS) data for rare and germline diseases in its patients.

    25 May 2023

    Business

    Dubai Customs installs X-ray scanning system

    Dubai Customs has equipped the Jebel Ali and Tecom Customs Centre with a first-of-its-kind advanced system in the world for inspecting heavy and light...

    6 hours ago

    US debt deal faces tough sell in Congress to avoid default

    Marathon crisis talks that produced a tentative deal to prevent a cataclysmic US debt default may yet prove the easy part of a process that turned on ...

    6 hours ago

    Ajman-Turkey forum highlights trade, investment opportunities

    The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) organised the Ajman-Turkiye Business Forum, with the aim of discussing opportunities to expand the v...

    6 hours ago

    ACRES 2023 concludes with huge turnout, numerous business deals

    Sharjah The Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition “ACRES 2023” was successfully concluded for this year’s session. The remarkable exhibition, which was host...

    7 hours ago

    Firms tie up to publish Arabic content on corp governance

    In a unique collaboration set to enhance the availability of Arabic digital content, the Pearl Initiative, a business led non-profit organisation that...

    7 hours ago

    Dubai safe haven for global investors

    Dubai continues to maintain its strong position among the best real estate markets in the world amid higher returns on investments and a good environm...

    8 hours ago

    Sharjah set to host 2nd edition of UAE China Tyre & Auto Parts Expo

    The stage is set for the second edition of the UAE China Tyre & Auto Parts Expo, which is scheduled to take place next week at the Expo Centre Sharjah...

    8 hours ago

    UK-based Monty Finance announces global expansion and growth plans

    The non-cash payments in the UAE alone are expected to account for 73 per cent of the total transaction volume by the end of 2023, according to a rece...

    27 May 2023

    Finland to see biggest drop in housing prices in 30 years

    Helsinki: Housing prices in Finland are expected to have the biggest drop this year since 1993, according to a housing market review conducted by Hypo...

    27 May 2023

    Iraq unveils $17b road and rail project to link Asia and Europe

    Iraq on Saturday presented an ambitious plan to turn itself into a regional transportation hub by developing its road and rail infrastructure, linking...

    27 May 2023

    US-based Odys Aviation joins MoE’s NextGen FDI Programme

    The Ministry of Economy has announced that Odys Aviation, a US-based company developing hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)

    27 May 2023

    Alef launches Darb 4 at Al Mamsha

    Alef Group, the leading real estate and retail developer in Sharjah, has launched the upcoming Darb 4 residential tower at Al Mamsha Raseel (Zone 3).

    27 May 2023

    RAKEZ is home to over 18,000 firms from 100 countries: CEO

    Ramy Jallad, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), revealed that RAKEZ is home to over 18,000 companies from 100 countries, representing

    27 May 2023

    Arada completes Boulevard at Aljada

    Arada has completed 585 homes within The Boulevard, an upscale residential complex at its Sharjah mega-community Aljada.

    27 May 2023

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    Sonakshi Sinha gifts a painting made by her to ‘Dahaad’ creators

    Zoya took to her instagram to thank Sonakshi for her gesture, and commented: ‘Tiger Tiger Burning Bright #bestgift #painting #sonakshisinha #thatgirli...

    12 hours ago

    Venice's iconic waters turn fluorescent green near Rialto Bridge

    The governor of the Veneto region, Luca Zaya, published a picture of the green liquid that spread through the water near the arched Rialto Bridge, thr...

    an hour ago

    4 year-old Emirati boy Saeed is the world’s youngest author

    He was honoured and awarded the Guinness certificate in the booth of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood at the exhibition, amidst the ov...

    2 hours ago

    UAE leaders congratulate Turkish President Erdogan on re-election

    UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Erdogan on his re-election as president.

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    Protesting Olympian wrestlers detained after scuffle with Delhi police

    A group of wrestlers have held a sit-in since last month demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan Singh, the wrestling federation chief, over allegations ...

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    UAE launches first 100% electric truck for waste

    The Renault Trucks E-tech truck will also run a pilot programme to gauge the vehicle’s performance in high temperatures such as the capital’s summer heat

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    What Russia’s use of nukes in Belarus means

    The Russian deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus has provoked, and predictably too, a negative reaction from the United States, the other big nuclear power which has deployed tactical nuclear weapons in NATO member-countries at the beginning of the Cold War in the 1950s. Russia has said the US

    3 hours ago

    Podium finish for Lamia at International Emirates Cup

    Competing against an international field packed with world stars, UAE gymnast Lamia Tariq Malallah made the country proud once again after finishing on the podium in the 6th International Emirates Cup.

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    Flight rich taxpayers catch up with New York

    New York has been losing people to other states for a while. But something new happened during the pandemic: The people who left had higher incomes than those who stayed behind — much higher. The 2020-21 numbers here were released in late April by the Internal Revenue Service. They sort taxpayers by whether and

    3 hours ago

    Say no to crime

    The Dubai Criminal Court that jailed a person for 3 years and fined him Dhs10,000 on charges of stabbing an Asian, after they quarrelled over the priority of having dinner, is laudable and people should think twice before committing a crime (“Man stabbed for not allowing another man to skip queue at order counter of a Dubai

    3 hours ago

    Rain forces IPL final between Gujarat and Chennai into reserve day for the first time

    The ground was a sorry soggy sight when officials called off play for the day and a message on the giant screen, for the fans, read "please keep your physical tickets safe!." The action will begin on Monday...

    4 hours ago

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    Windfall: The future of real estate

    Real estate is not just a means of shelter but also an investment opportunity. According to Euronews, investors pay millions for virtual land in the m...

    18 Apr 2023

    UAE’s Rumailah Farm awarded for innovative approach to sustainable dairy production

    “We’re proud to receive the HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, which represents a notable milestone for the company,” Rumailah...

    12 Apr 2023

    How to download Zoom on Huawei smartphone

    To download Zoom Cloud Meetings on a Huawei smartphone, you can use the pre-installed AppGallery, which comes with all Huawei devices.

    10 Feb 2023

    Download Netflix on Huawei, and the show begins!

    Do you want to binge-watch your favourite series or movie? There are many providers, but Netflix is the most popular, filled with spectacular content....

    08 Feb 2023