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UAE unveils region’s first biometric payment system using face and palm scans | World News

UAE Central Bank pilots world-leading biometric payment system, letting users pay with face or palm / AI Image In a move that could redefine how people pay for everyday transactions, the UAE has begun piloting the Middle East’s first biometric payment system, allowing users to make payments using facial recognition or palm scans instead of […]

UAE sees cloudy weather, possible rain in northern regions today | World News

UAE faces a stretch of unsettled winter weather with rising humidity, cloud cover / AI Generated Image After weeks of clear, dry skies, the UAE is bracing for a change in pace as a weak low-pressure system moves in from the east. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), residents can expect a shift […]

Saudi Arabia to see rain across multiple regions through December 31 | World News

Saudi Arabia will experience rainfall across key regions until 31 December, with temperatures dropping sharply nationwide/Representative Image A stretch of unsettled weather is expected across Saudi Arabia as the National Centre for Meteorology signals rainfall in several regions over the final days of December, alongside a noticeable shift into winter conditions across much of the […]

UAE: Dubai launches the region’s first integrated RV route | World News

Dubai’s first integrated RV route connects mountains, beaches, and deserts, offering year-round, family-friendly outdoor experiences/Image: X Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the region’s first integrated recreational vehicle route, setting out a new vision for outdoor travel in the emirate. The initiative introduces a connected and regulated RV tourism network designed to make Dubai’s […]

Saudi Arabia: Snowfall and thunderstorms expected across multiple regions this week | World News

Saudi Arabia could see snowfall and thunderstorms this week in Qassim, Tabuk, Hail, and Riyadh/Representative Image Saudi Arabia could see snowfall this week, with Qassim, Tabuk, Hail, and northern Riyadh among the regions likely to be affected. At the same time, thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds are possible in other areas, prompting authorities to urge […]

Saudi weather alert: Red warnings issued as heavy rain sweeps across 8 regions today | World News

Red weather alerts issued as heavy rain hits Saudi / AI Generated Image The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent and severe weather alert, placing eight regions across Saudi Arabia under Red, Orange, and Yellow warnings due to imminent hazardous conditions. Residents are strongly advised to prepare immediately for heavy rainfall, dangerous […]

Saudi Arabia weather alert: Thunderstorms expected across most regions in kingdom this week | World News

Thunderstorms from December 6–11 will bring heavy rain, hail, dust storms, and flash floods nationwide/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is preparing for several days of unstable weather as thunderstorms move across nearly every region. National forecasts point to heavy rain, dust storms and the risk of flash floods, prompting safety alerts from the National Center for […]

Another blackout in Ukraine: Russia fires over 300 drones, 37 missiles; disrupts power in 8 regions

In this photo a residential building is seen on fire after a Russian strike in Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, Ukraine (AP image) Ukraine suffered widespread blackouts after Russia launched one of its heaviest attacks on the country’s power grid, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles overnight, officials said Thursday.The strikes crippled energy facilities across […]

Over 500 drones fired at Ukraine: One killed, dozens injured in Russian attack; 14 regions impacted

Russia’s attack on Ukraine (Images shared by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy) Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight, killing one person, wounding at least 24 others and damaging residential areas and infrastructure, officials said on Saturday, as reported by Reuters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes hit 14 regions and involved more than 500 […]

Weather report: Heavy rain recorded across six Saudi regions, Jazan sees highest downpour | World News

Jazan recorded the highest rainfall of 35 mm, while five other Saudi regions reported varying amounts across 51 monitoring stations/Representative Image Widespread rainfall has been documented across the Kingdom, spanning Jazan, Makkah, Madinah, Aseer, Najran, and Al-Baha. Monitoring reports confirm varying intensities across these regions, with Jazan registering the most significant accumulation, including a peak […]