Elon Musk recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his annoyance with QR codes, tweeting, “I hate QR codes. Such an eyesore,” in reply to a user frustrated with restaurant QR menus. His comment taps into a growing public debate over the tech’s ubiquity, which skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic as restaurants embraced contactless […]
Zayed Charity Run hits Rio on October 5, uniting thousands for 5km/10km races — funds raised support vulnerable children and families/ AI-generated image for illustrative purposes The Zayed Charity Run arrives in Rio de Janeiro on October 5, 2025, marking the event’s first stop in South America and bringing thousands of runners together to race, […]
German entrepreneurs can now benefit from Dubai’s new business incentives. [Photo: DIEZ Official Instagram (@diezaofficial)] In a significant move to bolster bilateral economic ties, the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has entered into a strategic partnership with the German–Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK). This collaboration aims to attract German businesses to […]
Sharjah–Dubai exit closed until Oct 11: Plan alternative routes, check timings, and stay safe during roadworks/ AI Representative Image, for illustrative purposes only The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the temporary closure of the exit from King Faisal Street to Al Wahda Street, heading toward Dubai. This closure commenced on Friday, October […]
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, resumes nonstop Bahrain–New York flights, marking historic return and enhanced U.S.-Gulf connectivity/ AI Representative Image, for illustrative purposes only Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has resumed nonstop flights between Bahrain and New York (JFK), with the first inaugural flight taking off on October 1, 2025.Gulf Air Operating three weekly round […]
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has praised Elon Musk for being “smart and ahead of the curve,” particularly in the realm of video-trained robotics and AI. However, Cuban remains sceptical about Musk’s vision of humanoid robots dominating the future. Speaking on the Prof G Markets podcast, Cuban highlighted that while robotics will be crucial for productivity, […]
Dubai launches 208 ultra-fast EV chargers for taxis and EVs, cutting costs, charging time, and boosting green mobility /representation of AI Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) have signed a long-term contract to roll out 208 ultra-fast EV charging points across the emirate – a move aimed at speeding up […]
Saudi Arabia updates Umrah visa rules for 2025, mandatory bookings, special visas, and Nusuk platform streamline pilgrim journeys worldwide. Saudi Arabia has rolled out major updates to the Umrah visa process for 2025, aimed at making the pilgrimage safer, more organized, and smoother for all pilgrims. These changes, effective from June 10, 2025, require stricter […]
More than four centuries after the Spanish treasure galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha disappeared beneath the waters off the Florida Keys, the legendary shipwreck has yielded another remarkable discovery. Divers with Mel Fisher’s Shipwreck Expeditions recovered a 22.5-pound silver bar from about 50 feet underwater near Key West, marking the first silver bar recovered from […]
Jumping in unison inside the concrete bowels of Arrowhead Stadium, shirtless and still wearing their game shorts and cleats, Argentina’s players tilted their heads back and chanted at the top of their voices, invoking a sacred pair of names — one a place, the other a person — that inevitably define any clash with England. […]
