SEWA installs 961 lighting poles, carries out 38,601 maintenance works in first 3 months of 2026

During the first quarter of 2026, Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) installed 961 lighting poles and carried out 38,601 maintenance operations according to the best specifications in...

The most time-efficient way to get in good shape

Harry Bullmore, The Independent The article below is an excerpt from my newsletter: Well Enough with Harry Bullmore. To get my latest thoughts on fitness and wellbeing pop your...

CNN founder Ted Turner revolutionised TV journalism

When the US attacked Iraq early in the morning on January 17th, 1991, The Irish Times night editor woke me up and demanded an analytical article. My husband Godfrey,...

UFO files

The Pentagon, under the commitment by Donald Trump, has released more UFO files for the public to view. The problem is that there seems to be a lot of...

MAGA in action

Sheikh Mohammed launches initiative to eradicate river blindness

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of a new initiative in support...

iSwiss Pay eyes UAE expansion following US market entry

The Swiss fintech led by Christopher Aleo aims to strengthen financial connections between Europe, the United States and the Gulf through multi-currency payment services. The company, which specializes in...

Simona Jakstaite joins ELLE as ambassador amid her growing international luxury profile

The Lithuanian creative director, based in Dubai, will launch a new editorial column focused on fashion, luxury lifestyle and global events. Dubai’s international luxury and fashion scene continues to attract an increasing number of personalities connected to media, entertainment and global...

Azan's debut century lifts Pakistan to 251-5 on Day 3 against Bangladesh in first Test

Pakistan opener Azan Awais made a century on debut but Bangladesh clawed back control as it reduced the visitors to 251-5 at lunch on Day 3 in an evenly...

UAE announces resumption of in-person learning from May 11

The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announce the resumption of in-person learning for all students, teaching and administrative staff in public and...