Young Emirati makes history as Antarctica’s youngest Arab Climber / Image: file At just 18 years old, Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has proven that no horizon is too distant and no climate too harsh for the spirit of the UAE. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the young Emirati mountaineer etched her name into the history […]
Indians made up 22% of Dubai’s property buyers in 2024, investing roughly AED 35 billion (₹84,000 crore), with over 29,000 buyers owning more than 35,000 homes/ Image: Pexels Dubai, once the playground of India’s high net-worth elite, is now seeing a very different kind of investor. The city that once sold penthouses to film stars […]
New Delhi, October 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Pakistan made a steady start to the second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi, finishing the opening day at 259 for 5. Half-centuries from Abdullah Shafique and captain Shan Masood helped the hosts build a solid foundation despite losing wickets at regular intervals. After winning the toss, Pakistan captain […]
When armed Israeli soldiers boarded a flotilla of civilian boats attempting to deliver food and medicine to Gaza on Wednesday night, millions of people around the world were glued to their screens, watching the events unfold in real time.In a small studio in Glasgow, two web developers worked frantically behind the scenes, updating vessel locations […]
US president Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the launch of a new federal website, TrumpRx.gov, as part of a deal with Pfizer to offer prescription drugs directly to consumers at discounted prices. The initiative, aimed at cutting healthcare costs, is expected to grow with more deals from other drugmakers in the coming months.The new website […]
UAE gold hits all-time highs for consecutive days, driven by investor fears and upcoming festival demand Gold prices in the United Arab Emirates have surged to unprecedented levels, with 22-karat gold reaching AED 422.75 per gram and 24-karat gold climbing to AED 456.75 per gram. This marks a significant increase from the previous all-time highs […]
Commercial banks in the GCC reached $3.5 trillion in assets, supported by a 9.6% increase in total deposits/ Image: WAM Commercial banks in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries closed 2024 with notable gains across all financial indicators. Backed by robust deposits, rising loan volumes, and sustained capital adequacy, the sector’s total assets reached $3.5 trillion. […]
A dangerous heatwave is set to scorch the US Southwest this week, affecting over 80 million people, with triple-digit temperatures expected to persist through the weekend. Cities such as Phoenix may reach 112°F (44.4°C), Las Vegas 110°F (43.3°C), and Death Valley a blistering 120°F (48.8°C). The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued extreme heat warnings […]
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil (Image credits: AP) Campus activist Mahmoud Khalil in a recent podcast interview was seen as justifying the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks on Israel, describing the attack as a moment Palestinians “had to reach” to make their voices heard.Elected officials say Khalil’s remarks strengthen the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to […]
Former US President Barack Obama (AP photo) Former US President Barack Obama on Monday urged immediate action to prevent what he called the “preventable” starvation unfolding in Gaza, referring to the situation caused by the war that erupted between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023.“While a lasting resolution to the crisis in Gaza must […]
